kennythekey

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Turntable - On the Wall or to the Floor?
Thanks everyone! Sounds like the wall. 
Turntable - On the Wall or to the Floor?
Thanks Bdgregory. Yes, this has always been my understanding as well, but there is a large community of audiophiles and manufacturers who support the use of wood, such as maple, for its natural dampening properties. This then translates to a bette... 
Raven One Owners - Last Table?
I took a look and the designs are very similar.I also have to figure out a cartridge and phono stage combination but I have set aside some decent funds for that...if I use my SME 309 for now and hang on to the CJ.After doing some research, checkin... 
Raven One Owners - Last Table?
You make good points Stiltskin...and now that you've opened it up to the Gavia, what factor(s) swayed you over to the Raven? The reason I'm asking, is that I just found out about Galibier and I happen to live in Boulder, Colorado.If the two tables... 
Raven One Owners - Last Table?
Thanks for the recommendation Jazdoc. I read the Stereomojo review on the R1 that indicated that the table was direct purchase from Acustic ($5,000)...that's why the great value. Has there been increases now due to distribution? 
Raven One Owners - Last Table?
Thank you. My concern with the OL Resolution is the plastic motor shaft...at least that's what it looks like. That's why the VPI was appealing...longevity? Who knows, it seems like they've beaten those models to death...tweeker's heaven though.The... 
Best way to convert adjustable shelves?
Thanks Blindjim, that's a great and simple solution.That's how the top and bottom of the cabinet are constructed...at least it appears to be dowles but could be screws under dowle caps.My only reservation is that the shelves are slightly undersize... 
Raven One Owners - Last Table?
I'm looking for greater bass control and authority, as well as better spacial focus on the musicians.Depending on what I wind up spending on my front end will dictate how long before I do the amp upgrade. If this was today, I'd probably go for a t... 
Best way to convert adjustable shelves?
The cabinet uses recessed and flush metal runners that accept 10-24 machine screws creating the bracket. The screws are fitted with a tubular sleeve to create a straight surface. From the weight of the LPs, some of the screws have become bent, so ...