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Dual 1019 Cartridge placement
http://www.vinylengine.com/library/dual/1019.shtmlThe link may not come through. Go to vinylengine.com and search for the Dual 1019. All the manuals are available for free download.Wendell 
MFSL cd's vs. Redbook cd's
They're both Redbook. Many do sound better than the standard CD because of superior mastering. On balance, the differences are more subtle than extreme. Worth it? Not to me.Wendell 
Records are getting noisy
Shelby Lynne "Just a Little Lovin" first pressing was defective. It had alot of noise, especially in the right channel. They repressed it and corrected the problem. I got it when it was originally released and complained to the label and they sent... 
Are VPI tables considered musical and involving?
Barnayi, Harry has been quoted as saying the Classic is the best sounding table he has developed. If I ever replace my HW-19 I will buy the Classic. 
Killing sibilance distortion - VPI & Jubilee
Goatwuss, which AK? I did we quick look and didn't see the title. Perhaps I missed it. If I have it I will play it and report what I hear. 
Killing sibilance distortion - VPI & Jubilee
Zhenya, it was just a thought and nothing more based on his comment that the P5 sound really good on the sibilants. I inferred he was still hearing them. Maybe not. It's not worth debating. 
Killing sibilance distortion - VPI & Jubilee
I have. My point is, even with a perfect setup, some listeners are very sensitive to the distortions in vinyl playback and that he may never get it where it needs to be. I've never had a properly set up front end with sibilance or distortion that ... 
Killing sibilance distortion - VPI & Jubilee
Goatwuss, you may just be one of those folks that is extremely sensitive to sibilance. Some folks are. Most of us simply don't if the setup is spot on. Unfortunately, you may never find full satisfaction with vinyl playback.Wendell 
Grado Gold versus Denon DL-160 ????
Denon DL-160 
HarmonKardon/ Rabco ST8 Turntable
Arm very finicky to set up and keep working properly. When it does, it sounds pretty darn good. 
Vandersteen Model 7: has anyone heard?
"The acid test for speakers in that price range is whether the dealer will on a loan basis, put them in your listening room, and set them up on a trial basis."How many dealers do you know who can afford to do this? It's simply not practical. In mo... 
Need RCA to XLR adaptor for digital cable.Help
Audiogalore, I agree it is not ideal but if the OP needs to do it, it will work and he may or may not hear a degradation.Some do, some don't. 
Need RCA to XLR adaptor for digital cable.Help
Look for one specified as and AES/EBU to RCA adapter. 
Beatles Mono Boxes Good news more on the way
You folks will be pleased to know the Mono Box is gone. Folks were so upset over this listing that I just want to give you prior notice when I post a sealed copy of Roger Water's Amused To Death 2LP set. My asking price is going tomake you dizzy. :-) 
Beatles Mono Boxes Good news more on the way
Has2be, why so nasty? I didn't say your wife was ugly and your kids slow. :-)There's no justification for name calling.Wendell