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High End is Dead?
@schubert Don't let the dumb majority get you down!A friend of mine posted in FB last week that he was delighted his family had chipped in and bought him a new turntable. He was so proud, he posted a photo of the new gear. A fifty buck Crosley. I ... 
Jelco Easy VTA on the Fly
Thanks for the update. My new Jelco TK850L is in transit. 
LP ? Undersized spindle hole.
Just push in a flat blade screwdriver thats bigger than the hole and rotate once. Blow off the chaf if any. 
Jelco Easy VTA on the Fly
I guess they have their issues sorted as it is on sale on a US distributer site. http://hotvalveaudio.com/product-category/easy-vta/ 
Owners who bought new Jelco arm?
The pink JAC501 is more than fine. I tried a $250 Audio Sensibility Impact SE OCC phono cable and it was nowhere as good. 
New Rega Planar 6
A friend swapped his LP12 for a WT when they came out. It had a more spacious relaxed sound but I thought it was a step down, musically. It had a misty grey veil over the music and wasn't as dynamic/PRAT as the LP12/Ittok. He was always adjusting ... 
Wow moments while listening to vinyl records
Scott Hamilton - Is a Good Wind.Another lovely jazz recording. All these old pre-digital albums are treasures. 
Wow moments while listening to vinyl records
The Jazz Corps with Tommy Peltier and Roland Kirk on Pacific Jazz/Liberty.Holy...! This is a great 60s recording. So utterly see-through and dynamic. They don't make them like this anymore. 
AT ART 1000 vs London Reference vs Ana Mighty Sound 103.3
Woe to the audiophile who uses a Decca cartridge in a totally undamped tonearm.@LewmMaybe the plastic mounting provides enough damping but I let my 12"Jelco 750 oil well run dry and my SG/Paratrace sounds wonderful. Tracks beautifully. 
AT ART 1000 vs London Reference vs Ana Mighty Sound 103.3
@fjn04 I run a modified Super Gold with a Croft. Super satisfied. Beats anything I've heard at shows. 
Wow moments while listening to vinyl records
Listening to Ramsey Lewis Trio - Reunion on Columbia. Great clear dynamic recording. 
Review: COINCIDENT STATEMENT PHONO STAGE Tube preamp
What is the signature SUT sound you speak of? 
AT ART 1000 vs London Reference vs Ana Mighty Sound 103.3
@audiofun Enjoying your posts.I'm a long time user of a Decca Super Gold with Paratrace tip and love it.  
What MC cart would you use with this setup?
You need a better turntable. 
Question for tube aficionados
I have Shughang Black Treasure 12AX7LS and they are mostly better than Telefunkens. Tighter, cleaner bass, clean bright sound without glare and sweet highs. Slightly reduced air.