wrm57

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Record Weights/Disc Stabilizers
Beware the unabashed totalizers, who universalize their experience and speak in axioms and absolutes.  
Record Weights/Disc Stabilizers
On both my Technics SP10R and Nantais Ref II Lenco, after trying (and still owning) myriad weights and clamps, including the HRS, I found the Origin Live Gravity One to sound the best. It is also the lightest.  
Anyone with Aric Audio experience?
Not sure why this thread devolved into the tired turf war between tubes and SS. Both can be great sounding; both can need repair: such is life. And now back to the OP’s question. Nearly a year ago, I bought one of Aric’s Transcend Push-Pull amps ... 
What Holiday Gifts did you ask for or Give to Yourself?
Etna Lambda  
What are the audio differences you hear with turntable Mats.
The BA is a good, neutral-sounding mat, the best I’ve found for my Technics and I’ve tried an embarrassing number.  
klipsch cornwall iv upgraded crossovers
@perkadin , wow, that's one mighty high horse you trot around on. Prove it to you? You've got to be kidding me. I've already proven it to myself. I have no interest in proving anything to you. The OP asked for the experiences of people who tried ... 
klipsch cornwall iv upgraded crossovers
Klipsch used cheap parts in the xover and the binding posts are a joke. Face it, most of their client base is not into truly high-end audio, so why spend on ultra-premium parts? It would make no business sense. Subbing in great parts makes these g... 
Accuphase Bookshelf Speaker Pairing recommend
Used Merlin TSM, preferably a later model. Sealed box makes them easy to locate near a wall and integrate with a little sub if you choose. I run an SVS 3000 micro with mine in a large room with great results. I bought a pair of the little Harbeths... 
LPs pressed in Czech Republic
I received the new Kurt Rosenwinkel LP the other day. It was recorded at the Village Vanguard in NYC, released on Heartcore records out of Berlin, and shipped from Poland, where it was probably pressed. It sounds fantastic.  
Discuss The Viv Lab Rigid Arm
If distortion be the food of vinyl, play on!  
Higher-End Class A/B vs. Class A Integrateds
As others have said, try the different topologies and settle on what suits you. It’s really the only path to satisfaction. I happen to consistently prefer class A, but I would never say it’s categorically better.   
Have you asked yourself this question?
You just need to eat gummies more often.  
Have you asked yourself this question?
Three turntables, five tonearms, two streamers. Streaming accounts for around 1% of my listening time, and it is mainly to see whether I want to buy the LP. My streamers sound good enough. I just loose interest and go do something else. Vinyl glue... 
Discuss The Viv Lab Rigid Arm
@lewm , my backordered JN-P500 styli have now shipped.   
Discuss The Viv Lab Rigid Arm
Lew, the styli are backordered, at least mine are, and “usually” ship 5-10 days after the order was placed, which means in the next few days for me. This info should appear in your acknowledgment email. I wouldn’t sweat it yet.