Hopstretch

That's not funny because it is true.

You're not married, are you?

Single saddest thing my eyes have lit on all day. And I just finished rereading The Good Soldier this morning.

So, roughly how much are my O2s being under-driven by the 007t right now? Because they still sound pretty damn good. I will accept either percentage estimates, "a lot" or "don't be a freaking douche", but am semi-serious as I've not yet had the chance to try any other amps with them except under meet conditions.

Big Country -- The Crossing Vinyl

They all count.

I'm rooting for the Aussies!

Robbie Robertson -- Robbie Robertson Vinyl

Added to shortlist. Thanks Tom! Nice looking Zyx, Zippy.

Epic win. East Coast! East Coast!

Built To Spill -- Perfect From Now On Vinyl

No hassle at all. I'll set it up with the Nate-F1s, which are a rather decent combo.

This is looking like a heavily stat meet. Bob said I could bring his HP4 along for the dynamic laggards, if there's interest in having that there?

Yay Audioengine! I think she'll like them.

Built To Spill -- Keep It Like A Secret Vinyl.

Thanks Tom. I'm really happy with it and (he says foolishly) think my TT upgrade lust is sated for a good while -- likely until I can afford an Avid, which won't be anytime soon! Starting to think about looking for a new cart to try out, though. Any of you lads have strong opinions about particular options in the $1K (used) category? I've been keeping an eye out for a Shelter 7000 or Benz Ruby, but am very much open to suggestions.

Built To Spill -- You In Reverse Vinyl

It happens.

It's also damn quiet. Think I'm now getting about as much noise from the 007t as from the average record.

Talking Heads -- Remain In Light Vinyl

Which Ω?

I've never had a chance to swap just the turntable before, while keeping everything else the same. It's pretty mind-blowing how much of a difference there is in the sound of the two.

Roughly set up the new OL turntable and just now giving it a first spin. Initial impression -- BIG dynamics compared to the Gyro.

Relly nice!

You can get a Sony XA-5400ES for under $1,000 used and not much more than that new, if you scout around. It is an excellent player.