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davvie

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TECHNICS SL1200 MKII.......THE REAL FACTS
With the Cardas re-wire and fluid damper offered by KAB the whole "myth" about the poor performance of the 1200's arm goes right out the door and makes it at least the sonic equal (or better)to any of the Rega arms you mention.Kevin at KAB, says i... 
TECHNICS SL1200 MKII.......THE REAL FACTS
and some audiophiles "feel" threatened that the so called high-end expensive turntables they show off and wear as audiophile jewelry.. could possibly be bested by the lowly 1200... 
TECHNICS SL1200 MKII.......THE REAL FACTS
Audiofeil said.."And believe me, audiophiles with great systems aren't using Technics 1200 tables as their vinyl sources. Read some of the threads here; it's that simple."I'm an audiophile with a fairly decent system and guess what..I use a highly... 
Who has used a PMR?
Rnwong...Liz is pulling your leg...and mocking all who use the PMR or for that matter, any acoustical resonance device.The only thing you need to know about the PMR is that its simulates the very real positive effects that tuned resonances can hav... 
Resonators
pbnaudio said.."Proper acoustical room treatment is money much better spent, IMHO."But...resonators and devices like them..ARE acoustical room treatments"..or am I missing the whole point of putting them..IN the room?BTW..I use the Highend-Novum P... 
Bal. Cables for Wadia S7i CD player?
2bz..I am using balanced Nordost Tyr with a Wadia 861 w/gnsc mods direct into my ASR Emitter with excellent results.I was using Cardas GR before and found (in comparison) the sound really opened up and became much more natural.(I find,for some rea... 
Have you heard or own the Shakti Hallograph
"Bybee How did they think a small gizmo with parts cost of $35 was worth $4,200 except to born a minute RICH suckers. No poor fool would waste his/her money on it."I guess that makes the U.S. Navy a bunch of suckers and poor fools for getting Jack... 
Recent equipment you hated, thought overpriced
Geoffkait said.. "My guess is people are suspicious and superstitious."Yeah... and some people used to think the world was flat and masterbating would make you go blind!I'll call it for what it is...ignorance..plain and simple."There are more thin... 
Recent equipment you hated, thought overpriced
I have Bybees..and Shakti stones..and LessLoss Blackbodiesand others...and they all work as advertised. So unless you have actually owned and used these products your comments make no sense. I let my EAR be my judge..what do you use..your wallet?B... 
Recent equipment you hated, thought overpriced
I once purchased a Joule-Electra pre-amp that used printed stickers to label the controls..This stuff aint cheap either!..I expected more..like maybe some engraving? BTW..the sound was good. 
Stand out phono stages
ASR Basis Exclusive... 
Best type of stylus cleaner??
I'll second the recommendation of Stylast #5. Works very well in conjuction with a cleaning brush with the short tightly packed nylon bristles. Like the old SC-1 Discwasher brush or the up to date equivalents sold at various retailers. 
Equipment that has made you 'stop' looking?
ARS Emitter....I think I'm done. 
Best power conditioner?
Here's my subjective take on the subject...I've had, at any one time in my system,either purchased or borowed for a listen, ones from Monster Cable (what a waste of money!).. Audience AR12t(very,very,good!)...Shunyata Hydra...Running Springs Dieme... 
Your favourite cartridge
My Sonic Lab Emminent...a significant upgrade in sound quality compared to the Ortofon Cadenza Black,I was using.