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Iam a NEWBIE in analog, will someone help me
.... about replacing the stock tubes to Amperex tubes, is that really necessary?A manufacturer will use the tubes he can buy and he can support. The internal specs are made with those tubes. Using different tubes is a hobby some can improve the pe... 
If money were no object, what would be in your rig
Good Question. I think about that since 04-21-10 and I still have no idea what I should replace. But I won't give up ... :-) 
Cary 805s or Atma Sphere M60s?
I own M-60 amps for years. When they match to your speakers, they are very reliable and excellent from sonics. One of the great Designs in Amplifier Design. 
Anyone using a Lyra Delos yet?
What is the plan if something happens to Mishima and he is unable to build anymore cartridges?Buy now or cry later :-) 
Graham Phantom DV XV-1s setup question
Honestly, I forgot that. I have the Cardas record, too, but can't remember when I used it the last time. I used it a few times at my "Fluxbusting-Time", but I guess, this chapter wasn't really important for me. 
Phonostage for Jan Allaerts MC 2 Finish Gold.
Check out the current Pass Phonostage, the XP-15 
What is the best knot for a thread drive belt ?
Doesn't this "blood knot" create a bump on all sides...Of course it does, but who cares :-) 
Graham Phantom DV XV-1s setup question
In our High End world there is a Theory for everything. Later you see, what was really right and what is (was) more or less a mistake."Fluxbusting" is a typical High End result.Of course you will find an exception for everything, but in general th... 
tw acustic ac + kuzma airline
do you still presently use a kuzma airline tonearm ?Hi,no, I sold it. My decision was to go for a FR-66s...would you spend the extra money for a tw acustic raven ac1 for use with the airline or would you simply enjoy the kuzma reference with the ... 
tw acustic ac + kuzma airline
I listened a few times to such a combination. No problems, the Armboard drill is simple, adjustment for the Airline is very easy. You should take care of leveling.In my Airline I got excellent results with Zyx cartridges ( UNIverse, really good Ba... 
Graham Phantom DV XV-1s setup question
I closed the chapter demagging/fluxbusting 10 years ago. And yes, I had this Audio Physics unit. I developed this idea, because I didn't want to ruin my cartridge, looked for an indian medicine man and found a retired Apache. 2x a week he dances a... 
EMT turntables as good as other great vintage TT?
Well, when you listen to it and you think you hear great Bass, *ahem*, it is not the Kingsway Hall. You hear the vibrations from the rim, some call it PRAT, others call it distortions. The main reason why the German Broadcast Studios sold them pre... 
Denon 103 Hot Rod Version Red Body?
Like this?Denon Red Body. 
Songs for intense listening
Zero Mostel - If I Were A Rich Man 
Phono cartridge for classic rock
Denon 103R