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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.

Sorry about your knee, Nate. I packed up my Gyro today for the last time after listening to a few farewell records.

Take this for what it's worth Baggers, but I thought the Luxman I heard (509, IIRC) with the P3s was almost too much of a good thing. Sprinkling sugar on top of honey, or something like that.

Happy Birthday!

Sorry about your basement, Salty! I'm afraid to get up and go look at ours. It was frickin' pissing down here too last night.

Alternatively, "all sensible, right-thinking people."

I liked my A2s. Shows how much I know!

Undefeated at trial! Put it on the CV!

Lloyd Cole - Lloyd Cole Vinyl

I think you'll find he was being self-deprecating.