kiko65

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First Turntable Advice
Based on what you're looking for "easy to use/set up" the RP36/Exact would be the way to go, set it and forget it. Lighter, smaller footprint, factory installed cart, no need for VTA adjustment, almost plug and play!FYI, all Rega TTs greatly benef... 
First Turntable Advice
All 3 will give you a great intro to vinyl. Of the 3, I love the simplicity of the RP6 w/Exact cart. No hassle, just plug and play with unprecedented PRaT. The Concept is a great TT by all means but with no upgradeable path. The Scout has the best... 
Small Floorstander That Uses Ribbon Tweeters?
"speaker that would go down to a clean 25Hz without being large. I'd be willing deal with 43-44'' height, but don't want a large footprint. Can be hard-to-drive speakers, since my amplification will very likely be able to deal with practically any... 
Small Floorstander That Uses Ribbon Tweeters?
What is your budget? How small is your room? 
the difficult second Lp
Phasecorrect,I agree with you on The Darkness,Permission to Land......very promising.One way ticket to Hell....."don't come" back :-)However and IMHO, Use your Illusion I/II produced enough hits to pass by as a somewhat stand out effort. After tha... 
the difficult second Lp
Boston's "Don't Look Back" stood up pretty well after their 1st record masterpiece."Deadringer" crashed and burned after Bat out of Hell's debut. 
Rega arm vs Sumiko
Thank you Mofimadness,I think I was "belching" while typing :-) 
Rega arm vs Sumiko
Old MMT over old RB250 would also be my choice. Misternice and Jperry are absolutely right, MDC 800 "The Arm" was designed by David Beltcher himself and machined by the same person. One of the best tonearms ever produced with metal bearings rather... 
Small Floorstander That Uses Ribbon Tweeters?
I'm surprised no one has mentioned the GoldenEar Triton 7s although you may be better off with the Aon 2s as the 7's bass may be a little over the top in a small room setting.Both will pair extremelly well with your future choice of amp (NAD 372/3... 
Speaker recommendations for Primaluna
Nyaudio98, what are you smoking!You meant "Canalis Anima" from Spiral Groove and YES, they are the best standmount speakers I have ever auditioned :-) 
Your favorite LP nobody has ever heard of
"Love Songs" by Jean-Paul Sarte Experience.simply amazing :-) 
favorite phono cartridge
Audio Technica at-ml170/occ, still my all time favorite 
Great tracker cart $100
Twice the budget, hopefully twice the pleasure :-) 
Speaker recommendation
Find a used pair of GoldenEar Triton 2s, sell the sub, sit back, and relax :-)Extremely efficient speakers with integrated subs that will fill your large room with ease offering superior sound quality for the money. Packaging is relatively small c... 
Advice: used speakers $600
Second the Minuet Supreme Pluses for a small room, Preludes for midsize room. You will get midrange, pace, and tone in spades for little money.