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Interface: Cartridge-Preamp or Cart-Tonearm?
Dear Nandric,the normal discriminated Audiophile saves some money to get something he wants. When he bought it, he saves money for the next, step by step. I don't know many audiophiles who bought a top analog System in a very short time. The defin... 
Your best ''outstanding'' products in last 5 yrs?
Second hand Pass Aleph monoblocs 
Interface: Cartridge-Preamp or Cart-Tonearm?
When I would have the choice between1. Top Phonostage+ cheap turntable+cheap Arm+cheap Cartridgeand 2. Cheap Phonostage+cheap turntable+cheap Arm+ more expensive cartridgeI would choose no.1Most would do the other way, but I think, the Phonostage ... 
IC between Lamm pre and McIntosh amp?
Audioquest Cheetah DBS72v 
A $300-$400 turntable tweak
Halcro is right with the outer ring. I was never mad for it after listening.Vacuum is a bit different, different depending on the idea behind and some other solutions. Basis for example uses low sucking force and has an extremely clever made platt... 
Gyrodec Best Tonearm
My friend has one, he uses a SME V with it (with Benz Reference cartridge). A very nice combination. 
Ideal SUT for Lyra Olympos cartridge?
Well, Raul, I think, I forgot more about High Quality analog reproduction you will ever learn. Live in peace with MM Cartridges. That's your Standard and that's ok.cheers! 
Wavac EC-300B - Feedback Request
Tube amps should be seen as ONE unit with a matching Speaker (high efficiency, simple X-over...). The magic is in the first few watts. When it is done right, you hear in the first 3 seconds why 2A3, 45, WE300B and others have such a huge reputatio... 
How to reduce anti-skate on Graham Phantom B44 II
I think, Muzcal found the "problem". Also think it was the bearing protection which was not removed.. 
vpi cleaner
The 16.5 is a classic, it was my first contact with such a Design. A bit loud, but with increase amount of cleaning fluids today you can get good results.The 17 model is made for cleaning more records, it is available with a fan. I saw this unit m... 
What time do you wear?
Rolex Daytona.. 
Lyra 'house sound'
That is a interesting question. First I thought, a quick answer is possible, but the more I thought about it...Let‘s say it different, after all those years with them I think, most Systems aren‘t able to show their real potential. They have an exc... 
Ortofon/Dynavector ? cartridge characteristics
I'd want something vivid, dynamic and with tight bass. Any suggestions ?Lyra Delos is a remarkable cartridge. Would be my choice in that price range. 
Uni-Protractor Set tonearm alignment
Hi,these pictures are only an example. I did choose the Dennesen with that "hole" to show, that being not spot on will have sonic differences. That's all.Me a marketing manager? I am afraid, I have a different profession.Can't hear a difference wi... 
Uni-Protractor Set tonearm alignment
I made a few comparisons with a very close to perfect Alignment and a perfect Alignment.When we multiply a regular Tonearm by Factor 100, the Arm is about 27.34yd (25m) in Length, the Cartridge System is about 1.09 yd (1m) in Hight with a Length o...