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The Best Way to Clean Records
I doubt this guy would read the advice from a site like Audiogon. 
The Best Way to Clean Records
I would never buy a record from this guy. Scary. Real scary. 
Magico Q7 . . . wow
I agree that digital can sound very good. But for Fritz to declare a system "Best in the World, 2012" and not even have analog (tape or vinyl) as an optional source in that system, seems ridiculous on its face. He doesn't even mention it as a deci... 
Magico Q7 . . . wow
That's a long way up to jump EBM. Don't hurt yourself.Halcro, That was my first thought as well. "World's Best Audio System, 2012" and no analog - tape or vinyl? Even Magico demoes with analog now. And they have a turntable in the factory system. ... 
Magico Q7 . . . wow
That's quite a review. I think I'll trade in my Mini 2s. Oh, wait. My eighteenth century house would collapse under the weight and sound pressure levels of these speakers. Perhaps the next generation of Magico speakers will use these super magnets... 
Opinions on Tannoy Canterbury SE?
Mike, I suggest that you contact Jim Smith. He can be found by doing a Google search for his book, "Get Better Sound". He can answer your questions regarding Tannoy in general and the Canterbury specifically. 
What amp to tame Eggleston Works Esotar Tweeters?
I had the Eggleston Rosa with that same tweeter. Pass amps work well with Eggleston. I don't think it is a problem with your electronics. I would experiment with first reflection points and speaker positioning - width and toe-in/out. I suggest rea... 
Goldfinger Statement, Lyra Atlas or Ortofon Anna?
I did not see a mention of your tonearm. I think the matching of the tonearm and cartridge might perhaps be the critical factor in determining which of these three is best in an absolute sense. However, as was written by the others, it may just co... 
Digital microscope recommendations
Jragsda, Do you know if this microscope will work on an Mac? The manual only mentions Microsoft operating systems. 
Clearaudio innovation wood or SME 20/3
Tom, that last sentence describes my SME 30/12 quite well. Despite what many have said and written about the SME sound, I find the tables very neutral. In my limited experience, both my SME 10 and 30/12 allow me to hear differences in recording qu... 
Clearaudio innovation wood or SME 20/3
Bill,You can email me at peterayer@comcast.net about the TW tables. I've heard the Raven, AC-1 and Black Night. I'd rather not take the focus off of the original post of this thread.Peter 
Clearaudio innovation wood or SME 20/3
Wrm57, I don't know to which turntables you refer, but these are some of the ones I have heard in fairly good systems:SotaBasisTWClearaudioTeresWalkerSMEBrinkmanDobbins The BeatI don't have firm ideas as to their differences as I've only heard SME... 
Magico Q7 . . . wow
Nope. Freak, we don't all agree. You are free to start your own thread with a new subject. 
Magico, Aerial, Dali
My vote is for the Magico V2 solely based on one incredible dealer demo with my own LPs. At demo or used prices, I have not heard anything that I like more. Obviously I haven't heard everything and I'm not familiar with the Dali or Aerial models y... 
Clearaudio innovation wood or SME 20/3
Perhaps you can't go wrong, but there are sonic differences between the tables you mention and they can be large depending on how resolving your system is. There are also differences between the companies in terms of size, longevity, and service.F...