lohanimal

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Magic and mystery of master tape
Hi ZD542 - I guess the phrase 'close to master tape' normally attaches to sources, in the same way as one uses the term 'studio sound' for speakers. 
Recommendation on MC cartidge and Phono Preamp
If you want expansive musicality and imaging an EAR 834P - some people even keep them in high end systems as they may be the best at these things.If you have a lot of pre RIAA records check out a Graham Slee Era Gold V (they have varying EQ)If you... 
Sony TTS 8000 w Sony PUA 1600L
Now I am good at building things and thinking mechanically - but electrics - aaahhhh.With wood it is a case of measure twice and cut once. Most wood can be sourced such that it is largely pre-mahined - therefore leaving one to do the final finishi... 
Sony TTS 8000 w Sony PUA 1600L
Hi LewmThe deck unfortunately is a motor unit, so I I have to build a plinth. That said it allows me to cook up a design of my own. I was going to design it to take two arms - one of which will accommodate a Townshend Rock Trough - I have at my di... 
Sony TTS 8000 w Sony PUA 1600L
Just found this thread. I have just paid for and am awwaiting a Sony TTS8000. I have to say that I absolutely love the styling. I remember reading a review in Hi-Fi World and the author thought it was great - likewise Hi-Fi News recently tested on... 
TONEARM for Tsd-15, and SPU's
emt 929 - check out Art Dudleys review on the 997 in Stereophile. Also the Thomas Shick (I think that is how it is spelt) 
What's your favorite lyric from a song?
"come on boy, don't be shy, touch my bum - it is life" the cheeky girls 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Hi Scott - only stating the truth - I wasn't looking to flatter. 
Best recording of Mack the Knife Bobby Darin
Thanks for that 
Do wooden arms warp
A hornets nest if ever there was one. Thanks Vetterone. As person who has worked with wood I personally think that it has amazing qualities - natural fibrous structure? check sufficient structural inconsistency to prevent single dominant resonance... 
Do wooden arms warp
In response to Lewm - I was not having a pop at wooden arms, and my post was in essence inquisitorial as to what people have experienced. In other words I am surprised as to the heated nature of your response. I see the point that cartridges wear ... 
LOMC; Life expectancy
Apparently stylus wear is in fact very low. What in fact gets worn/damaged tends to be the cantilever. For this reason it is highly recommended that you use an arm lift - I do this religiously now.I will also add that some theorise that cartridge ... 
Tonearm evolution
Have a butcherse at the high end audio website of Artur Salavatore - it has a good history of tonearms 
How do you judge your system's neutrality?
TBG - it was not my niece that told me about the background ambiance.It was reading the Regon Audio website pagehttp://www.regonaudio.com/Stanton881AudioTechnicaATML70.html you might want to read this first as he develops the point further and bet... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Oh yesCan I just add that I remember hearing a very impressive DAC from the Chord Company