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technics sl 1200 gae
chakster,I am happy that you have Both modern (expensive) and tons of vintage. You recently chastised one member for not helping the poor and down trodden.  So, you help budding audiophiles ? Is this your contribution ? Until recent health issues,... 
technics sl 1200 gae
chakster,atamasphere has mounted a Triplaner Classic SE on my Technics 1200G TT.  It gives me superb performance. I am happy with it.At least one member bought a used Triplanar, bought an armboard off ebay, mounted it himself. So the used and DIY ... 
Tonearms: Ripoff?
@vair68robert,My questions are quite simple, Please answer them. What is your opinion based on. What is your experience with High End tonearms?I have known you since October of 1971. We stood as friends until 2 +/- years ago. When did you get the ... 
Tonearms: Ripoff?
vair68robert,I Must respond to your accusation that my post was a  "2 cents attack on you".Was my entire post a 2 cents attack on you or a particular part or question?  I will answer your question; Do I think that the money I have spent on my syst... 
Tonearms: Ripoff?
@vair68robert,Is your opinion based on price / value only?  Do you have actual listening experience with High End tone arms? Such as the Graham, SME, Kuzma 4 point, Triplanar or any other High End tone arm. Have you auditioned any at a High End de... 
Vinyl System Upgrade Path Recommendations
designtaylor,I lived in Juneau, AK. Talk about Limited amount of shops available. You have some shops. Get to know them, What gear they carry, What services they can provide and get a feel as to whether you can trust and work with them. Brick &... 
Vinyl System Upgrade Path Recommendations
designtaylor,You reaped A Lot of good suggestions, advice and recommendations.You sound Happy with your system. No need to go down the  "Rabbit Hole"Take your time before your make this Leap. SOURCE is # 1.Source means records. Take care of your s... 
Dead Can Dance reissues - not happy
tzh21y, Playing a record for the first few times; Is "Polishing the groove"   
Spectral and Apogee owners only please with full respect pertaining to this request
rapogee,Spectral owner for 20 years here. Hope that you find the Spectral gear that you want. I have only heard Apogee speakers back in 1988 or 89. I believe that they were a pair of Scintillas or Divas. Only had an hour with the owner at his hous... 
Spectral Owners, Are you staying Spectral Loyal or leaving the brand behind?
bigby,I loved the Spectral Sound for 20 years, The 30SV is SOTA. I still miss it. Are you using MIT balanced ICs, 30SV to DMA 400s ? I would highly recommend it; might have solved my issue.Until the " Mythical " phono stage shows up, Spectral will... 
Is the Vinyl Revival well and growing?
A lot of good thoughts posted. I think vinyl will never become main stream again. The vinyl revival will be short lived.Guys like me, picked the used record  stores, garage sales, record fairs, private collections,years ago. I am surprised that us... 
Spectral Owners, Are you staying Spectral Loyal or leaving the brand behind?
Hey joenies,Happy to hear from another Spectral Owner and Alaskan. I lived in Juneau, AK. Jan 1988 to October 1993. Ran a Seakayaking specialty store and guiding business.Bought my LP12 and modest High End system in Chicago before moving to Juneau... 
Is the Vinyl Revival well and growing?
Happy to read that the Pacific Northwest is still a great area for vinyl. I lived in Juneau, AK (1989-1993) I am told, there was a record shop that specialized in Audiophile Vinyl in Juneau. I believe it. I cleaned up All the MoFi (JVC) vinyl that... 
Spectral Owners, Are you staying Spectral Loyal or leaving the brand behind?
acresverde,In fact, take a look at the banter the WBF website about Spectral. I am Not alone. 
Spectral Owners, Are you staying Spectral Loyal or leaving the brand behind?
acresverde,Yes, The " Mythical" Stand alone phono stage Has been promised both on the Spectral Website (infrequently)  and the few active U.S. dealers left. Just talked with Alan Goodwin 2 weeks ago about this very "Mythical" phono stage.  His res...