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I was ok when it was a Grado party over here, but fucking audio technicas... that's pretty weak guys.

Interesting... more and more I am thinking the Ariston may be the way to go. Wasn't planning on spending any money after just getting back from a vacation, but I might not be able to resist.

Happy Birthday Mike!

Thanks for the info Yikes. Given the condition of both tables and the cartridges/arms that they come with do you think it is worth taking a chance on the Ariston or is the Thorens a better bet for $150 less?

Yeah, good point... and I will definitely update here on what I decide. Good to know. Part of what is attractive to buying at the meet is that there would be no shipping cost or chance of the TT being damaged en route. It also seems to have a decent cartridge, which is more than I can say for most of the deals I see on ebay.

I've found this on the Ariston Audio deck - http://www.hi-fiworld.co.uk/hfw/oldeworldehtml/aristonturntable.html Sounds interesting, though as I've said I really don't know anything about vinyl.

Hey Guys, A head-fi'er larryminator is bringing a couple turntables to the Toronto meet that look interesting: http://www.head-fi.org/forums/showthread.php?t=248953 What do you think of these two offerings? I know next to nothing about vinyl, but Thorens seems to have a good name, and the other one looks pretty nice. I've talked to the seller through PM and have been reading his posts in the meet thread and a few Grado threads and he seems to be a good guy. Is the price good? They look to me in nice shape, and it would save me delivery. Since Ray and Peter are coming to the meet, I am sure I will have enough people on hand to make sure it is setup properly. I've asked him if I can audition them at the meet and decide then... hopefully he doesn't get any more certain offers before the meet rolls around. Right now I am thinking of going with the Thorens, unless that other table sounds a lot better. Thanks in advance, Jay

Thanks, I'll pick that up the next time i swing by the bookstore.

Nice pens, though I'm not a huge fan of gold myself.

Happy Birthday Marshal!

Anansi Boys is great, as is American Gods... I'm trying to figure out which book of his to get next.

All of his stuff is great, but my favourites are Tigana and The Fionavar Tapestry... though I am really likeing Ysabel. Great book! Probably my second or third favourite Heinlein. My favourite has always been Job: A Comedy of Justice. It is too hard to pick between most of the others since everything that he wrote in the 60's, 70's and 80's is so good.

Taxes are WAY faster on the computer.

Ysabel by Guy Gavriel Kay

Extra large double double at Timmys...

I said it over there already, but my condolences. :'(

Happy Birthday Earl!

No, I think you are right. Whatever he was spiking the drinks with must have tasted vaguely of punch... and he put more in mine than yours.

Hey, I remember those nonexistant headphones too. Tomek must have spiked the punch that day for us both to remember wrongly.

hehe... funny guy

Well, I just showed the Wife your posts and I'm pretty sure she is still in Pom mode...

Ok, I definately remember meeting you in that case. You don't have Jude's accent though.

I'll show her this post. Unfortunately, she also loves pugs. I hear they tend to have health issues though?

Yeah, it was so cool getting to meet everyone. Billy was completely crazy [in a good way], Fred was very cool in person and Mike is a great guy. I had a long discussion about tubes with Todd, and his amp was pretty cool. I think I remember talking to you, but would need visual confirmation to be sure... it was a while back. I also got a chance to meet Kevin Gilmore, who seemed shy at first, but opened up real quick and let his mind be known. I almost walked away with his dynahi prototype still attached to my K271 Studios since it was my first encounter with the Neutrik locking jack. Kevin was not pleased! Ray and his family were superb hosts. His wife is a gifted cook, and his daughter... well.

Perhaps a standard hooker, but not a '$5 hooker'. Of course $20 is needed for her to love you long time...