wrm57

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Phono Preamp as Control Center
The Steelhead is two boxes, FWIW, because of its external power supply. 
bass traps
I'm using a pair of GIK Tri-traps. They seem to work well enough but I haven't A/B-ed them against other makes. 
Best speaker for Manley itube Stingray?
What Muzikat said. 
Raven AC3
Anyone else feel that a dealer should not be trying to sell his own TT's in a thread about a TT he doesn't carry? Seems very rude to me.I agree. It's obnoxious. 
Vinyl reissue labels to avoid?
I am consistently impressed by the OJC vinyl.I agree! Many of the earlier pressings sound terrific. 
Micro Seiki RX-5000 - All Switchable 110v & 220v?
It figures.... Out of my range anyway but it's nice to dream...:) 
Micro Seiki RX-5000 - All Switchable 110v & 220v?
To further complicate the matter, there's a sweet one at Top Class right now that specs AC-100v 50/60Hz. Anyone know whether it could be used in the US without a transformer?Thanks. 
Tonearms for Clearaudio Master Solution type TNTs
Clearaudio's Universal arm with the optional VTA collar is a good match for my Innovation Wood, as is the Phantom II. 
McIntosh C2300 Power Cord Recommendation
Luckily, you have the flaming sword of a BSEE to cut through illusion, rendering power cords powerless to deceive you. 
TSM MMii..........amp pairing??
In a large room, I use a Manley Stingray II in ultralinear mode, augmenting the bass with a Von Schweikert 12-inch sealed sub. It's a very satisfying combo. 
Benz Ebony vs Wood
Can't precisely answer your question but I can get close. I have a low-output Ebony (S version) and high out-put mono Wood (pre-S-version), which I use on a Phantom II. The Ebony is clearly more refined and balanced through the frequency range, wi... 
ZYX Omega or UNIverse?
It is an excellent cartridge. Glad you found one and you're enjoying it so! 
Oyaide mat and stabilizer
I really like the STB-MS stabilizer on my Lenco rebuild. Its weight is adjustable in 40g steps from 200 to 440g, so you can kind of tune it to your system. I'm using it at 280g. Never tried the mat. 
Comments on Moerch DP-8
Dsremer,Thanks for the response. How would you compare it to the UP4 sonically? What cartridge(s) are you using? 
Lyra Kleos: tracking force/VTA/azimuth questions
I use a MyWeigh digial scale that's nearly half an inch thick. To set VTF at the record surface, I made a little jig by hacksawing a 2-in. and a 5-in. piece from a plastic ruler, drilling a hole at one end of each piece, and connecting them in an ...