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Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
  travbrowI also found the Empires worked out better with positive VTA ...It isn't clear what you mean here. By definition, VTA is always positive. Shure states: "vertical tracking angle is equal to the angle of the stylus inclination defined a... 
Audio Critic 10 lies>>>>>>>>>>
oregonpapaAnd putting too much wine in the pasta sauceThat can only be possible if there’s not enough wine remaining to fill your glass a few times, or more. 
Differences between cd transports?
tweak1so, you're saying low current ac negates directional flow of signal?This thread is: "Differences between cd transports?" You seem to be drifting off-topic. I was merely correcting you that audio signals in an IC or speaker cable are not "d... 
Differences between cd transports?
When corrected that ICs are not driven by DC within the preamp/dac/amp, but are instead AC signals:tweak1... if that’s true why aren’t people getting the crap shocked out of them when they change ICs or speaker cables with music playing?Because an... 
Do you have any concern for the environment when keeping your equipment 24/7 ?
n80@cleeds First off, the reference to short term forecasts was in jest.My apologies. I didn't detect the humor.  
Differences between cd transports?
tweak1... aren't all ICs driven by DC within the preamp/dac/amp?Let's hope not. Audio signals are AC.  
When the Audio Critic was subjective.
roberjermanI would best describe Peter Aczel as a rationalist ... He would always want to know "why" and questioned established dogma regarding music systemsActually, Aczel created his own personal brand of dogma. That was his problem.  
Do you have any concern for the environment when keeping your equipment 24/7 ?
n80Of course the main thing that damages credibility in climate models is that they routinely and predictably fail to predict the weather accurately for TOMORROW. This is where your reasoning falls apart. First, climate and weather are really two ... 
Do posters intend to hurt the feelings of other members?
whart I think every chat board has a "culture" and from what I’ve witnessed over many years on other boards in diverse fields is that someone who comes on blazing is not going to get a positive reception. A little humility goes a long way. This bo... 
Mark Levinson - how to fix white logo paint that has peeled away?
There are paint sticks such as this that are designed specifically for filling in engraved lettering or lines. 
The Science of Cables
glupson It is simply hard to believe, unless you are a priori firm believer, that changes in anything which is already on a fairly decent level can be so impressive. Noticeable maybe, but Earth-shattering (or whatever other description gets ... 
Beware of the cable claiming long burn in period.
 elizabeth...  a few of us actually stop changing anything. For months!!! Even years!!!! Seems impossible, but true.It is very possible and quite true. Were it not true, there'd be a high-end audio emporium on every street corner. 
Keeping Insider status
I paid for a year in advance and saw it as a way to help support the site. I'm uncertain as to whether I'll renew. 
Tonearms with no anti-skate adjustment
dover... if the arm starts at level then ... Moving the back of the arm up and down at the back will move the centre of mass forward towards the mounting position ...Therefore IF you start with a level arm, the VTF will increase with either up or... 
The Science of Vinyl/Analog Setups
rbstehnoFor you measurement types, based on the following specs, how are each of these cartridges going to sound? Since I have had both, I know if the specs actually tell the difference in sound quality ...Specifications may give a hint of wh...