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Would an Isolation TT platform further improve my TT?
Anybody have any experience with HRS or SRA isolation bases? I’ve heard good things about both.  
Ultrasonic cleaning with kirmuss and loss of high frequency details.
Just saw a post on Twitter from the Munich High End show with a photo of a Breu Revolution US machine. Anyone heard about this?  
Turntables and Trusting Online Reviews
But how to figure out what you like? The variables seem almost endless—or at least very difficult to account for. I’ve been putting in a concerted effort to crack this nut. I think I’m getting closer, but it feels like I’m going to have to roll th... 
Besides Aja and zeppelin pressings, what others are demo level recordings?
Cecile Mclorin Salvant: Dreams and Daggers. Absolutely gorgeous sound. The 3 LP set is a combo of live and studio recordings.  
Axpona reviewers perceptions and reality
I loved the Spendor room as well as the Wilson/ARC room. Two of the better rooms I heard. Concur about the Magico rooms—not pleasing to my ears.  
Forever turntable under $2000
How how does the sound quality of a new GR compare with the classic SL-1200?  On par or better? Thanks.  
Audio Doctor goes to Axpona observations so far
I concur about the PranaFidelity speakers. I really thought they sounded great. I enjoyed a number of rooms across the price spectrum. On the affordable front the Ultra Fidelis room with Vandersteen Quatro Wood speakers, the Spendor D7s, the DynAu... 
Degritter brand ultrasonic record cleaner
@whart which model Elma and size tank do you recommend? Thanks so much! 
My Personal Gift The Luxman PD-171 A Turntable.
Thanks Luxmancl38! Very helpful to hear your thoughts. Haven’t seen it in person yet.  But your experience is consistent with everything I’ve read.  
My Personal Gift The Luxman PD-171 A Turntable.
Thanks Luxmancl38! Very helpful to hear your thoughts. Haven’t seen it in person yet.  But your experience is consistent with everything I’ve read.  
My Personal Gift The Luxman PD-171 A Turntable.
Congrats! Did you consider any other turntables? I’m also considering the Luxman. What tipped the scales for the Luxman? 
Soundsmith Progression: MIMC Star > Sussurro Mk II
The absence of “try before you buy” with cartridges, seemingly more so than with other components given the sheer variety, their delicacy, and the difficulty of setting them up in demos, has led me to a virtual choice paralysis.  Not much to go on... 
Thoughts on the EAT C series tables
Thanks!!! 
Thoughts on the EAT C series tables
Who is your dealer? Thanks! 
First World Problem in need of Solution
How do you like the Focal Sopra center? I have the No. 1’s in my dual audio/HT set-up. Thanks.