Is this why my analog rig isn't so hot?

Raul- Here's the level of character we're dealing with- From two of Psych's posts on the "Analog Newbie" thread: 1) (1/10/02) "I have finally learned how to stirr (sic) controversy in this site and not get heat..." and 2) (1/11/02) "I just have had the reputation since junior high of being able to stirr (sic) things up, not get involved and watch".

How remarkably unimpressive.

You must love it Jimbo, cause you keep coming back for more!

An European audio reviewer wrote me that he wanted to name his hotrodded car after *me*...

In short, it combines wild temper with much finesse, which is exactly how I
would describe you in one sentence.

What a riot!!!

Jimbo, you need to take a series of herbal baths with a few plants named "cundeamor" (from the verb cundir, to extend in all directions and the word amor, love), "albahaca" (Basil, to add spice, taste), red rose petals (for passion), and some honey (to counter bitterness)--with ice cubes thrown in for the crispness/coolness factor. Next place some patchouli root bunches in every drawer of your clothes dresser. Things will get better...and you will begin smelling like a *virile* man. After the therapy you can ask your new buddy Raoul to take you to a few places in Mexico. Have some cabrito with negra modelo dark beer, a couple shots of tequila at El Tío in Monterrey, then have Raoul drive you to Club Prestige (my girlfriend works there). Find a nice mami to give you the FULL lap dance treatment ( it's in a closed room...around 900 pesos + tip ) and you'll start ignoring my posts--guaranteed.

When I left Monterrey & my girlfriend I was crying on the plane like a dog in heat. Not everything is audio...

With psychic power and primal intensity,

Psychicanimal, Why mod a 1200 when you can get SP-10 broadcast quality table? Turn back in time, the Mitchell Cotter turntable uses these SP-10s.

As far as CD vs LP, I think the recording itself has a lot to do with it. From I what have heard, if the source is already in digital format then I don't see much advantage using LP play back.

i.e. From the digital source, we have compared both CD and LP version of the Nora Jones "Come away with Me" album and we found the CD actually sound better.

From analog source, I have yet to find a better recording on CD than LP. we have compared both CD and LP version of LA Four's "Going home" and 3 blind mice's "Mid Night Sugar" and found the LP is far more superior than the CD.

Recording technologies had improved over thw past 2 decades so I would probably prefer CD for the newer music and LP for the older music.

Just my 2 cents

The SP-10 has been discontinued since 1992 or '94 with no parts support.

I agree, the recording has to do more than anything else. You must not omit the fact that in vinyl we're dealing with recording and pressing. You can have a good recording and bad plating/vinyl quality and that affects playback. That is the case with a lot of my salsa vinyl: the music is great, the recording is good, the plating is good (most were plated @ Sterling Sound ) and the vinyl sucks.

The point is that CD and vinyl can be made to sound pretty close to each other, each having its own advantages. No matter how expensive a vinyl rig is, listening to classical music with all those pops and ticks is not pleasant.

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I think you probably didn't give enough credits for the relaibility of those SP-10s. Most of the broadcast quality is far more superior than pro-audio or consumer grade. I love my EMT930ST table with the 929 arm and EMT cartridge. I was dumb enough to trade it 4 years ago because of the limited cartridge selection.