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Johnnantais,You don't know me at all so everything you wrote about me is a projection of yourself. Others might be intimidated by you, but I am not. I see you for what you are – an unabashed windbag and pompous ass who likes pawn-shop turntables. 
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Johnnantais,“PRaT is the MOST important factor, since the sense of musicality arises from PRaT, or timing or whichever facet of correct speed you want to talk about.”Nothing like a reductionist, someone who takes a very complex series of events or... 
Is cheater plug safe with grounded monster power?
Rex,Here is the missing information that you had requested in an earlier post:All components are on the same 15-amp circuit. The gauge of all power cords is as follows: 1. Proceed AMP 5 = 14 AWG2. Proceed AVP = 18 AWG3. Monster Cable HTS = 14 AWG4... 
Is cheater plug safe with grounded monster power?
Tbg,Thanks for responding to my post too. I believe the culprit is the Muse Model 18, but it seems to work fine when the Klyne preamp and Musical Fidelity CD player are used instead of the Sony DVD player and the Proceed AVP. ”1. Disconnect everyt... 
Is cheater plug safe with grounded monster power?
Rex,Thank you very much for responding to my post. I appreciate it!Let me try to answer your questions the best I can.“1. List the components that have a three-prong grounded power cord, including the substitutes.”All components have a three-prong... 
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Hi Holly,That should have been VH Audio!Here is the URL:http://www.vhaudio.com/ 
Is cheater plug safe with grounded monster power?
Greetings!I have read this thread with interest, and I am no closer to solving my ground loop issue.Now, I don't want to appear overly stupid, but I thought electronics was an exact science based on math and physics. By reading this thread, I get ... 
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Hey Chris!Happy New Year!So, how’s it going? Was “Santa” good to you this year?I’m sorry you passed out from holding your breath waiting for my analog pronouncements. (You know the Technics direct drive turntable is one hot ticket, if you don’t mi... 
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Hello all!First let me say a Merry Christmas, a bit late I know, and a Happy New Year!Well, several things have kept me away from the keyboard and this thread. The first was my workload, which had been extreme leading up to Christmas. The second w... 
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Thomas Scheu has died ! What tragic news!I was shocked to learn of this very sad event. I send my best wishes and condolences to Scheu's family and friends. He will be missed. 
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Hey Chris,I'm here. I wanted to make sure the purchase went through before blabbing about it on the net. I will write more.Enjoy. 
Which turntable should I buy?
Ww129 and Raul,Nick is looking to spend about $2,500 or so, not $25,000. 
Which turntable should I buy?
Nickatkins,I was asking similar questions just a little while ago until I finally bought my setup.I could make other recommendations based on research alone, but I will stick with the three you have listed.Nottingham. If $2,500 is your limit for a... 
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Chris,I’m glad to hear of your restful Thanksgiving break. Listening to records and reading thought-provoking material is always a great pastime! Thanks for the Rockport link. That’s some turntable! It's well above anything I will ever be able to ... 
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I read with interest Art Dudley’s review of the Galibier Quattro Supreme in the October Issue of Stereophile. Once I got past his tedious, Brothers-Karamazov-like saga that began the article, I could tell almost immediately by Art’s tone, and his ...