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Record Store Day...
REM website and Facebook sites have it still released on RSD. Posted on their sites as of April 15. 
Record Store Day...
Here in Oklhoma with only a few options. From the list, I'm hoping to nab the following:1. REM - Unplugged 4 LP set2. The The - Giant 12 inch3. Nick Cave and Warren Ellis - Score to West of Memphis LP 
TW Acustic Turntable Mat
My TW Acustic mat arrived yesterday. Here is the info so far:1. Mat is around 5mm thick and one must adjust VTA accordingly2. Improvements: lower noise floor, less static, more air, more detail3. Things that may have not improved or worsened: dyna... 
TW Acustic Turntable Mat
Suteetat - I agree with you completely. Always objective with a reasonable view considering all variables. Well said my friend.Milimetr- I agree too. I've yet to hear an aluminum platter I have liked - my personal preference based on my ears only. 
TW Acustic Turntable Mat
Luna, I have one on order and should arrive in the next 7-10 days. I currently use the Millennium mat that came with my Raven AC. As soon as I get the new mat and make a slight adjustment in my VTA to accommodate the mat, I will do some listening ... 
TW Acustic Turntable Mat
Check back on the Facebook page again. It's there with two pics. It retails for $500. It is made by the Zanden designer, but custom and different with TW's input. Preliminary reports from Jeff are very positive. I took the plunge and ordered one. ... 
Raven turntable owners:oiling & what type?
I'm using the supplied yellow oil in the squeeze bottle from TW. I have found I am using it every 6-9 months or so. I have never noticed a 'need' to use it as nothing appears to be drying up but asked Jeff at one point and he said around twice a y... 
Tube pre/power combo for Rockport Aviors
Pradeep, its been about a year since your Aviors arrived. Care to send us a '1 year' owner update about them? I will soon have my last piece of ARC gear arrive (ref 5se) and then I will be looking for the speaker to 'end the journey' this fall. I'... 
Dynavector XV-1s vrs Transfiguration Proteus
Dynavector XV-1s:VTF 1.92gLoad: 100 ohms 
What is your cartridge and tracking force used
Dynavector XV-1s @ 1.92g 
Do you indulge when listening to your rig?
Seen too many friends destroy a $3,000 cart or blow fuses, tubes and tweeters while drinking one too many. 
Wold like comments on the Avalon Compas
I would bet the farm that Avalon with be at RMAF in two weeks and will likely be displaying the Compas. Vicksburg, If you can't make it up there for the show I would also bet that there will be several posters and reviewers writing about their lis... 
Wold like comments on the Avalon Compas
I'm following this thread closely too. I love my Eidolon Diamonds. Had them almost 10 years. Driven with either Rowland or ARC tubes makes a great presentation. But I have also been thinking about new speakers, specifically Rockports. With Lucien ... 
Magico S5 vs Tannoy Westminster Royal SE
Quad-man speaks the truth. 
Heads Up: ARC is introducing the new SP-20 in Fall
Just for clarification, ARC is an American company in Minnesota, factory and all gear are made in Minnesota too. ARC is owned by a parent company called Fine Sounds which also owns Wadia, Sonus Faber and McIntosh. Both McIntosh and ARC have kept a...