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Mapleshade Samson racks?
They are alive and well with no plans to fold or any reason to according to the representative I spoke with two days ago. 
ZYX Airy2-X-SB on Graham 2.2
Now this is what I consider constructive dialogue. Glad to see you guys getting along. 
ZYX Airy2-X-SB on Graham 2.2
Thanks to Larry, Doug, Raul and Sirspeedy. I don't have a lot time because of work lately but I've read all your comments here and in many other threads, and always find them enlightening. Raul you certainly have a way with words but I also respec... 
ZYX Airy2-X-SB on Graham 2.2
Larry, Doug mentions in his review of the ZYX cartridges that the Graham 2.2 might not be able to control the Airy3 as well as it does the Airy2. Is this what you mean by the "Airy3 was too edgy in my system"? Don't think Doug would mind if I quot... 
Mapleshade Samson racks?
I'm also interested since my sampson is on order. It will have a 4" solid maple top for the turntable. I spoke with Chris Brady at Teres Audio about this a few months ago and he thought solid wood was a good option. 
What do you do when nothing seems to get LP clean?
I started using Vinyl-Zyme on my 30-year-old records that have not been played for ten years a couple months ago. Also used records I buy. This is followed by the regime used on new records: RRL SDC and SVW followed by Last. They sound great to me... 
How Much Time do You Surf on Audiogon?
Maybe a half hour at work and an hour at home, but it varies. I'm thinking about getting a second computer networked in to the main one downstairs. It would be a laptop so I could sit in the sweet spot while listening to music and look at audiogon... 
Record-playing Rituals?
That makes sense Dave since as I indicated above, I was noticing more beading on brand new never played LPs. Really glad I asked the question and thanks to Brian Weitzel for the clarification. In case you happen to read this Brian, what kind of br... 
Record-playing Rituals?
Does anyone find that record cleaning solution beads up on the record instead of forming a sheet across the record surface? Seems to happen more on new records, and varies between records – some I get a nice sheet of fluid on the entire record sur... 
Analog Set-up Tools
Thanks to all who responded. The turntable basics protractor looks good to me, and I agree no VTA gauge is necessary. 
Audience Au24 speaker cables with Vandersteen
I appreciate the feedback Bigtee regarding the L-2 and Calypso. Too bad we live at opposite ends of the country, you could try my Belles 150A Ref amps and maybe I could try something of yours. I still have one pair of HT Pro Silway III interconnec... 
Audience Au24 speaker cables with Vandersteen
Thanks for that Keith. 
meadowlark nighthawk/ vandersteen 3a sig
I also have Vandersteen 3A signature speakers and would like to emphasize what agaffer said about room treatments. I added Realtraps to my room and heard a more pronounced improvement than any upgrade I ever did. Not only is the bass tighter and c... 
Audience Au24 speaker cables with Vandersteen
Bigtee it looks like you've made some changes to your system since we last corresponded months ago. How do you like the Ayre V5x compared to the Belles 350A you had? I know you really liked the Belles, said it controlled the 3A Signatures better t... 
Audience Au24 speaker cables with Vandersteen
I hope you're right because I purchased some Au24 bi-wires today. Regarding the comparison of the Au24 interconnects to the HT PSW III, the differences were not huge, but better defined bass, and a more transparent presentation overall. The HT int...