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Seeking Legit Cartridge Expert?
"I keep hearing mixed opinions about the ART9XA vs the ART9XI ." No real "bad choice." If you listen carefully, you might hear the differences. Audio-Technica AT-ART9 vs AT-ART9XA vs AT-ART9XI Moving Coil Cartridge (youtube.com) Too bad this w... 
A Nice repair story
Looks like you got a workout! I've had a few things  repaired there. Recently GM AV refreshed a tube phono stage,and it came out performing better than new. "meet the owner George Meyer" You spoke with the owner Morris. GM is long gone. The ori... 
best AC/DC Back In Black pressing
Discogs is your best friend. It's all in the deadwax.   https://www.discogs.com/release/5000860-ACDC-Back-In-Black    
What affects front to back depth in room/ system?
"Listen to the infamous brilliantly recorded later Steely Dan recordings...one of the first things you notice is the utter lack of reverb" I'm listening in my head... Skunk Baxter's  "Bohdisahttva or Walter Becker's "Josie" solo would have been ... 
Does anyone know what the thickness is of the standard VPI felt mat?
Huh...mat on a VPI? And I always believed LP on bare platter was the rule for great sonics. The VPI police will be  notified.    
Seeking Legit Cartridge Expert?
 AT ART9 has fans nearly 10 years  https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/audio-technica-at-art9-phono-cartridge?highlight=Art9 IMO a cart that will give you a taste of what the super carts do for "cheap" limited to whatever the setup is. By mo... 
Seeking Legit Cartridge Expert?
"Better" is infinite in these audiophool threads. Someone else can chime in on the "better" between the XI/XA. THE $$ uber exotic  carts use the air core (XA)build. Your Allnic has the gain, so you can use it. Either, likely will be a good choi... 
Nordost repair
thecarpathian- Analysis Plus-I considered trying their  speaker cables some time ago. Guess it won't hurt to find out if they do other brands. Thank you.  
Seeking Legit Cartridge Expert?
Look forward to at least 10 brand/models suggested as being "the best" Audio Technica ART9@$1500. IMO spending  more should go to a "better" table/arm. I've had good luck with used for considerably le$$. ART9 on VPI CLassic. Presently Kiseki Bl... 
Seeking Legit Cartridge Expert?
ANY setup will under perform without a proper phonostage.   
Nordost repair
Imagine finding  out your "best" cable is  MIC! My situation is just an RCA re terminated. Guessing L/R would  be redone to keep length conformity? I feel a $ pricey invoice in my future. Just may take a good look to see if DIY is doable.  Anyo... 
Has anyone heard from bdp24 lately?
Assume the best- taking a break from an audio forum, and living a healthy life.  
Nordost repair
That's encouraging news. I'll be looking forward to their reply. Thank you!  
Need a big favor picking a preamp
"Vinnie Rossi  Brama Meiter " No "bad" choices at your $ level. Enjoy it. Nice looking, checks all the boxes.  
Which Steely Dan Aja lp to buy?
" I don't know it is the first pressing." It's all in the deadwax. Find your  AA orAB1006 There are many pressings for the debut year Steely Dan - Aja | Releases | Discogs Ineteresting,  with all the great earlier SD albums, this one always po...