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linn sondek tt
marktrav,Thanks for sharing I'm using a Lingo 1 now... might want to try the Mober next, the Mober is much more affordable compared to the Radikal. The Javelin looks like a very well engineered arm.. been receiving many good feedbacks. I'm sure ... 
trying to understand the Linn motor
Linn likes to run the TT motor at lower voltages to reduce motor vibrations... The Lingo drops the voltage to 60V once it stabilise... The Valhalla is locked at 85V all the time. 
linn sondek tt
I think cartridges as also way overpriced... there are so many cartridges costing well over $10K from Koetsu, Lyra, AirTight.... The cartridge is so small ... How much is the material cost ?  
linn sondek tt
Unipivots have their own unique strengths .. I went from an Ittok to the Aro.. I was quite shocked at the differences of the 2 arms.. The Aro/unipivot was musical, relaxed music flow was excellent.. But the very low bass was somewhat missing and n... 
linn sondek tt
I've had my LP12 for around 30yrs.. upgraded along to the way to Lingo, Cirkus and Naim Aro... currently using a vintage Grace F9 Ruby MM cart.. Makes  beautiful music.. I've heard many expensive TT over the years.. never felt the urge to upgrade.... 
Do 45 rpm 12" LPs really sound better than 33 rpm?
I have Eva Cassidy's Nightbird on 33 and 45 rpm.. I did a comparison with 4 of my friends some time back.. all of us agreed the 45 rpm had more details and a bit more dynamic.. However 1 of my friend said he preferred the 33 rpm version .. as he f... 
Do 45 rpm 12" LPs really sound better than 33 rpm?
Classic Records have some single with 33 and 45 rpm cut on the same LP.. You can easily compare them both.. Like this Look of Love Singlehttps://www.discogs.com/Dusty-Springfield-The-Look-Of-Love/release/1719615 
Best MM?
Has anyone heard this Grado. No way I can afford ithttps://gradolabs.com/cartridges/lineage-series/item/87-epoch 
Radikal Linn LP12 or Palmer 2.5?
There is also a Radikal clone .... Mober, it's been getting quite good reviews.. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mober-upgrade-Linn-LP12-CPU-control-DC-motor-PSU-for-turntable/253733568994...