gmwinder

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Speaker recomendation
Some of these comments are really 'amateur'.  Would you buy a car sight unseen just because a bunch of people you don't even know let alone trust tell you what to buy? Find a good hi store and listen to some different options.  Even if you don't h... 
Why Isnt Techincs 1200 Considered Audiophile?
kahlenz....I got my 1210GR from Geoff as well....maybe we have met in the store? 
Do I need higher quality power cords?
Today I got the try the Nordost Blue Heaven and Red Dawn power cables on my MA252 and Rega Apollo CD and after an hour of listening and then going back to the stock cables I couldn't believe the difference.  I was expecting maybe a subtle differen... 
Why Isnt Techincs 1200 Considered Audiophile?
I just purchased the 1210GR with a mofi MasterTracker cart and the performance is very satisfying.  I too was a little concerned about the DJ history since this was my first (well second because I returned the Rega P3 after 1 day)but reading all t... 
It really comes to something when a brand as iconic as Gibson Guitars cant stay afloat!
I wonder if Bezoz would have published the WP article if Gibson and Fender sold directly to amazon? 
Wow moments while listening to vinyl records
There is a mofi recording of the 1812 Overture with the LSO/Previn.  When the canons go off towards the end you can feel them.https://www.discogs.com/London-Symphony-Orchestra-Conducted-By-André-Previn-A-Tchaikovsky-Spectacula... 
It really comes to something when a brand as iconic as Gibson Guitars cant stay afloat!
BTW...I'm sure you all know that Gibson has the second largest holding in Onkyo? 
It really comes to something when a brand as iconic as Gibson Guitars cant stay afloat!
Not sure if you read the press release in Music Trades but here it is:LOOMING MATURITIES on approximately $500 million in debt have forced Gibson Brands to file for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on May 1. Under a proposed reorganization plan, t... 
What is an excellent power cable?
Have you looked at Isotek? 
Moving from MM to MC
The advice I was given by my local store is invest in the cart and not all the things you need to make it sound good.  That's why I went with a $700 MM and not $200 on a MC and another $500 to make it compatible with my amp which already has a pho... 
Is a GREAT turntable under $2000 possible???
I just got the Technics SL1210GR with a mofi MasterTracker....about $2300....absolutely love it. 
Basic system for living room
Goldenear T7's ($1400) and Rega Brio Amp ($995) and money to spend on good cables and power management. 
Folded tweeters vs. dome?
When I started building my system I auditioned 5 pairs of speakers and picked the Triton 7's...they were outstanding and easily sounded better than anything else I listened to in the price range.  They were great for jazz and chamber music but onc... 
A Budget Amp Comparison
What about NAD? and the Rega Brio? 
New Rega Planar 3 MM Cart recommendations
So to get rid of the hum I had to move the amp away from the rack and put it on another unit and I decided I couldn't live with that so returned the Rega P3 today for a full refund and purchased the Technics SL1210GR with a Mofi MasterTracker....w...