aaird

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Tonearms for a Basis 2001?
I had the 2001 with an RS Labs A1 Tonearm. These are $900 new, and about $500 used. Best arm in the world for $500 if you can find one used, but all manual and hard to use without damaging your stylus. Worth it though.Andrew 
www.high-endaudio.com & Arthur Salvatore
I have read and re-read his website many times, and, based on his recommendations, purchased many of the LPs and some of the equipment he recommends. I have found that he has never steered me wrong as far as audio goes. I stopped buying certain re... 
Teres Turntable / Portland
TWL, I think your choice was great. I actually got lucky, since I did not have quite enough money to get a combo like yours, and I was afraid I would have to settle for less. In the end, I got such a good deal on my TT that I don't feel I compromi... 
Teres Turntable / Portland
I don't have a Teres, but I almost bought one. In my opinion, after you reach a certain quality of bearing/platter/suspension, the differences in in the tables themselves are small. You will hear large differences in the sound, however, between ar... 
Shure V15V cartridge. Worth investing in?
This is a great cartridge for the money. Only around $225 new. (I can give you the link). As far as tracking, it is only bettered by one other cartridge I am aware of, the Cartridge Man's 'Music Maker' cart, which is a true audiophile MM (Or movin... 
What is the best tonearm at about 3000 budget?
As good as most arms in the $3000 or less category, according to all who've heard it, and far less expensive. Why not invest the $2000+ in other equipment?Andrew 
Your Analog Front End
Once you get past a certain price range, it's all in how you hold your tongue!