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mammothguy54

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finding the weak link
@rhach  Excellent decision!  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
My copy shows GAIN2 Ultra Analog.   Jim, that is too funny😂  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Just a guess, but I would bet that MoFi used the same mastering as when they released it as an Original Master Recording, and then pressed it via the 1Step process.  It should be a bit quieter and possibly just a little more dynamic range.  Just a... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
My typing wasn't so good.  I typed MoFo rather than MoFi.  And "Are your comparing your..." rather than "Are you comparing your..."  Let's see, Saturday and a glass of wine, and hmmmm... LOL!  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
My copy of Snow Goose is an original and it's just so-so in SQ.  Not bad, but nothing special. Steve, I have copy of Carole King Tapestry that is the MoFo Original Master Recording.  It's really, really good!  Are your comparing your new 1Step to... 
finding the weak link
I'm with artemus_5 on all that he describes.  I believe that you have a very nice system, one that provides a great foundation.  For making improvements my personal recommendation is to focus on your phono source first.  The turntable and tonearm ... 
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James and Steve, I got a spindle hole reamer about 2 months ago.  Mine is a Clearaudio.  Expensive but very well made and feels good in the hand.  I never had the need for one, but my Dr. Feickert Blackbird has a spindle that seems to be just too ... 
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Yeah Steve, I found the tube amp change to my system gave that same aspect.  However, I also found that it takes a full three sides of albums until it sounds its best.  The solid state amp only took two sides.  LOL, an easy price to pay! The Cars... 
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My past boss used to say, "Put or shut up".  I always put up. Come on wolfie62, time to put up.  And if all that you say is true, then good for you to have such a top-flight system.  I would enjoy seeing it posted.  It's always nice to learn from... 
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@big_greg   Thank you for the good description of that Crusaders album.  I have wanted that for years but never got around to finding one.  With your description I logged on to Discogs and found a MFSL NM copy for $29.99  There were others for muc... 
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Posted just wo days ago, by wolfie62 (see below), in another thread.  It seems that his reference system is an integrated amp from 1980.  Nothing wrong with that, I'm all for people enjoying to their fullest possible extent.  I just don't like to ... 
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Basie Jam  -  Pablo Records, man, this is a great album! Paul Simon  -  One Trick Pony The system was sounding especially nice today.  Great music for an afternoon.  Now I'm on to both NBA games for the night.  
Dr. Feickert Blackbird
@edgyhassle   If you wish to PM me you are welcome to do so. I can't disagree with anything stated above.  It's our individuality that contributes to this hobby (if one wants to call it that).  I rather enjoy having fun with the products and, mos... 
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Balanced Audio Technology (BAT) makes fabulous phono stage components.  The latest model, VK-P90 ($13,000) is on my radar for later this year.  That will complete my main electronics by matching with my other BAT components; preamp and power amp (... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Albert King with Stevie Ray Vaughan  -  In Session   AP/QRP 45rpm.  This is just what the title suggests, a live (studio) recording with Albert having Stevie sitting in when Stevie was a young up & coming star.  Very cool session, no doubt.