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Visit the Wonderful World of Analog Raul Style

OK, all regulars on this site know Raul. As some of you may remember, I suggested to Raul within a previous thread that he post pictures of the various tables, tonearms, and especially the large number of cartridges he has referenced over the past several months. I figured that such would provide a great resource for the vast majority of us who have never even seen, let alone heard, a number of the cartridges he mentions both favorably and critically. Some contacted me with encouragement, some with skepticism that I could pull it off, and some with skepticism that the cartridges existed. In short order, I heard from Raul, himself, and it became clear that he was not unwilling to share images of his treasure trove (and I mean treasure trove, literally) but, rather, did not know how to go about creating a forum to do so. As such, I agreed to create for Raul a dedicated webpage for their display, if he would send to me pictures. Well, to say that I was overwhelmed at what came my way was an understatement. I think you will agree.

I subsequently created the webpage, a link for which I provide below. No, it is not professional – I am not a professional web builder. Yes, it is LARGE and, yes, it will take awhile to load, depending on your connection speed. In any case, my advice is to be patient and wait for it to load completely. It is my hope that this will prove a fun and educative resource for us all. I would appreciate it if folks would bump this thread now and again so that others might have the opportunity to view the site and bookmark it for future enjoyment.

Above all, THANKS to you, Raul!!!

The Otherworldy Analog World of Raul
4yanx
sirspeedy70680e509
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Raul,what happened to the Shroder REF you had said you were going to report to us on.You had mentioned this around December,2004.Do you still plan to do this.I have obvious interest in this.Thanks.
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rauliruegas
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Dear Sirspeedy: There was aproblem: the owner of the Schroeder tonearm send me with an insurance ( of course ) and here in México we have to pay at customs around 35% for every item that cross over the border. I can't have time for a temporary introduction because the tonearm was already at the customs, so I have to return it.

But I already have the opportunity to hear it and in some thread I post that I'm not satisfied at both frecuency extremes: it is a little soft in the low bass and needs more definition at the high frecuency extreme. In these topics the germany tonearm sound is like the air tangential tonearms.
If I can remember in that ( december ) thread I post that there will not be any surprise for me with the Shroeder tonearm. The whole idea/design behind this tonearm is facinating and I like it: it is an excellent tonearm like others in the audio market.

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.
sirspeedy70680e509
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4yanx,just wanted to let you know that you did a great job with this thread.It is not all Audiogon members that would be amicable to spending the time to give all of us the "Little Rush" we all get when viewing new pics,and system input,like Raul's set-up!I,myself have had a very recent experience with an Audiogon "LOW LIFE",who corresponded to me in a disgusting manner,and used my own screen name to vilify me,on impersonated threads(see 6922 tubes,in the "amp" section,if curious)because I had the "nerve" to question his intentions,in his pushing 2 tubes for 200 dollars each,that had NO tube testing,or conclusive indication of tube age!!Not a good thing for serious hobbyists!!!

YOU are one of the really good guys,for your unselfishness,and ability to share with us.As well as the level of professionalism shown in your talents.
,as indicated here.

Raul,although criticised in the past by those that I believe misunderstand his "Truly Good" intentions,is,to me,a very passionate hobbyist who simply "needs" to share his passion with other hobbyists.Nothing wrong there.He,also, has good input at many times.

I have considered,at the behest of my personal audio group,stopping any correspondence on Audiogon,due to childish experiences,like the one I had recently.However,due to guys like you,4yanx,and passionate hobbyists(who are a load of fun to read,regardless of personal"style"),like Raul,I won't quite give up the ship as of yet.

Thanks,to ALL of the Gentlemen,and Good Guys that have made this forum what it SHOULD be,FUN!!
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rauliruegas
9,123 posts
 
Dear friends: I will restore the cartridges pictures link.

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.
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