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Is this inherently different than the same situation in digital (or a groove construction issue here)? I've heard adding the Y helps with lowering noise floor too. And at least for the next few days, considering I have an ear infection, I may be getting close to the real experience without much effort.

Thanks. I haven't actually thought it out yet (besides eliminating a mono cart purchase). Will probably experiment. Is there a problem running dual mono?

The give away is the 'Profess1onal Series'. .

Yeah, it's been a recent string of bad luck, but I hoping this one turns it around. And how did you know which cigar aficionado I was speaking of? And it's pretty shocking how much lower the surface noise is compared to the RP1/Bias 2.

Ah well the Clearaudio was the recommendation (in price and/or at least stock for traits discussed) of a certain cigar smokin' seller of the used table. He lent me a Grado cart (which sounds closer to the Bias 2, than the Aurem Alpha) as the other goes back to be repaired. Did pick up a couple mono 33s (Illinois Jacquet and Ben Webster) to make the trip worthwhile. Nice to have sound again. Thanks again for everyones help and once my bank account has money again I may consider a cart upgrade based on your suggestions Torpedo.

Well, instead I went with a used Ace Space shattering the budget... I was very excited... until the stylus (on a non-stylus replaceable cart - ClearAudio Aurem Alpha) just fell off on the second LP. Grrr. Yeah. Boo. EDIT: Hours and Manhattans later... still it's a fu*king good looking table. Just wish I could listen to it.

Thanks. US strangely not one of 100 countries he's listed as shipping, but I've asked.

Modern, retro collage...

Finally getting around to decorating the walls. So difficult to find anything interesting. Anyway this just came in the mail and I dig it. If anyone has a similar aesthetic...

Fun it was. I think in an hour we discussed tables (he pretty much points to Rega and Nottingham in sub $2K, though has favorable comments on arms and carts from others), motor philosophy, British speaker price/performance, his dust cover designs, clamps versus weights, real names versus online titles, history of the store, analog trends of last decade, Tower Records, the Hoffman 45rpm reissues, electrostatic speakers versus headphones, the 'real' Tommy pressing, his favorite The Band release, Texas, how he keeps loosing his cell, early versus late Fleetwood Mac, Luxman history, Accuphase history, how 'it's all about jazz,' future tube projects, how the Japanese wonderfully treat his wife, Colorado, how the light switch got broken, and a summary of the local Apple store employees. This was all while plowing through cigars, giving a (new?) associate directions and helping other customers too.

Listening to 3 songs from Van Morrison's Contractual Obligation record, made up on the spot to satisfy a contract... MP3 "Recorded by Van Morrision in 1968 to get out of his recording contract with Bang Records. 31 tracks in total were given to Bang to fufill the contact obligation. Here are three."

A little cigar smoke??? Brian was a hoot, knows his shit and loved the place (once I could find it behind the Subway sans sign and all). Such a great vinyl sales collection also. Thanks sooo much for suggesting. Really informative visit. And your post too Torpedo. Opened up my search beyond the usual players. Combined with The Analog Room visit (effectively Nottingham Analogue headquarters), still debating, but now eyeing the Nottingham Interspace Jr. (Spacedeck, higher than the above price, once complete would be significantly outside by already rising budget). Keeping in mind I was originally just trying to inch up from RP1 w/performance pack to the base RP3, this is about as comfortable as I'd go up the price mountain. Thanks much guys.

And now (nice vinyl tribute)... Stream the New Wilco Album for 24 Hours Only, Starting Now: ow.ly/6kGtr

One From The Heart Soundtrack again.

I know audio gear isn't a democratic process, and I know how we all love the "which should I buy" threads, but I'm gonna post anyway in case those far more knowledgeable than I have have points I should also consider before deciding. Apologies in advance, but just trying to make sure I slightly know the field. And of course two of these tables are relatively new so not sure how much has been actually heard. Returned the Rega RP1 as I knew upgraditis was gonna strike, especially with the RP3 hitting shore a couple weeks later. And getting out from under the JH Audio fiasco, freed up some funds. Contemplating either: Rega RP3 with (likely) Elys 2. Hopefully jump from RP1 w/performance pack and upgrade the PSU and cart later if need be. Nicely out of the door near $1K. Basically a single review and it seems the cart is not universally loved, though upgraded tone arm and platter. Clearaudio Concept with their Concept MM cart. Moves up to $1500. Haven't found a decent review of the cart, and a couple of guesses have been that performance may be on par with RP3, paying extra for fit and finish. Who knows how much weight to give those guesses. Seems Clearaudio house sound is more analytical than Regas. Occasionally called 'boring,' but seems those comments are often with non-Clearaudio carts. Read several Rock v. Classical debates against Rega. Marantz TT-15 (in partnership with Clearaudio - upgraded Emotion) and the included Virtuoso Ebony Wood Cartridge (~$850 msrp). Also $1500, older acrylic design and here seems (from rep and if there's any relationship between price and quality) getting that cart at this price is the deal. Wish there was at least once comparison with Clearaudios own 'budget table' and for how old it is surprised there are so few reviews. Are those takes basically correct, or anything else you think I should consider? If one is rumored to have lower surface noise, that would definitely be considered. Again, sorry and thank you.

Julianna Barwick - "The Magic Place"

John Cage Meets Sun Ra (1986) http://t.co/nFlRzcV

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Not sure how long this is going to be up, but it's been hiding on YouTube for a month. The Stones' legendary Cocksucker Blues... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5T1KAJIQgk Vidlink

Good points. The included cart (RP3) replaces the included PSU (P3-24 here), so it's what you want to spend the extra on, right? Course it sounds like you got the cart cheap. Completely agree the color (black) and gloss win on looks. Considering others like Clearaudio Concept, but there always something missing (dust cover?), that pushes that price up.

Nice. Ramping up some vinyl fun here. Just need to get a table now. Some Earl Hines: Some Sun Ra and Sonic Youth: Some Randy Newman and Jimmy Swaggart: And assorted others:

Posty thanks for mentioning the Music Direct sale. Now torn between RP3 w/cart and PS elsewhere or P3-24 w/PS and choosing cart elsewhere. And yes, I returned the RP1 as I knew I'd have the upgrade itch and wanted to change color.

Seeing reports as low as of 11" 3 hours and 13" 3.75. Figured it was Flash most of the time. Seems Grubers suggestion of non-install on system and use Chrome (which has embedded Flash) when necessary is best bet.

What kind of battery life you guys getting with your MBAs? Seeing pretty widely different real-life use posts.