DANG! Rushton, my deepest sympathies go out to you on the cantilever mishap. Perhaps a great test of ones caricature to not start jumping up and down cursing at an inanimate object like Yosemite Sam from the WB cartoons. I must admit I would have failed the test and commenced to shootÂin something! (at least verbally). Ouch! To hear you reflecting on a more whimsical moment in time when what you did or more importantly, didn't do had seemingly lesser consequences shows perspective.
And yes there have been albums lately I find to come alive with my current TT set up and the tube amps. I formerly had SS and as good as it was it never revealed the sense of depth and texture, almost aliveness that is in my living room today. So many recordings have fleshed out to become a real sonic landscape and emotionally connect us with the music that I couldnÂt list them all. One thing that has remained in the system though is my Linn Sondek Lp12 from 1983. Now sounding better than ever with a new Akiva cartridge. After hearing your story I will try to remember to be focused, focused, focused when at the ready to spin some wax. Hope to hear that your up and running soon.
There is an interesting irony in that your beloved Magic Diamond cartridge brought you closer to the Khatchaturian "Gayenah Ballet" just before you lost it. Best regards
And yes there have been albums lately I find to come alive with my current TT set up and the tube amps. I formerly had SS and as good as it was it never revealed the sense of depth and texture, almost aliveness that is in my living room today. So many recordings have fleshed out to become a real sonic landscape and emotionally connect us with the music that I couldnÂt list them all. One thing that has remained in the system though is my Linn Sondek Lp12 from 1983. Now sounding better than ever with a new Akiva cartridge. After hearing your story I will try to remember to be focused, focused, focused when at the ready to spin some wax. Hope to hear that your up and running soon.
There is an interesting irony in that your beloved Magic Diamond cartridge brought you closer to the Khatchaturian "Gayenah Ballet" just before you lost it. Best regards