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After an unsuccessful attempts two nights ago, using the MintLP protractor (hard time getting use to looking through the Peak Lupe), tried again today and found my cartridge alignment to be <1mm off. Adjusted it...and wow...what a difference!! The dynamic range seemed tojust opened up!! The bass is...wow...and this is just with an very low end AT cartridge.

heh,heh...no wonder Jig stated he did not even know some albums he had bought from Gary...

The hit single from this album:

Wah...Kidult+Madonna...this is new...

Wow...this album is really good...the original stereo mix which was never released on CD due to the deterioration of the master tapes... A bit of interesting history of this album...from wikipedia... Days of Future Passed, The Moody Blues' second official album (released in 1967), was their first of what would be a succession of concept albums. It was also the first to feature Justin Hayward and John Lodge, who would play a very strong role in directing the band's sound in the decades to come. Utilising the London Festival Orchestra primarily for epic instrumental interludes between songs, Days of Future Passed moved the Birmingham band away from its early R&B roots (as displayed on its debut album with soon-departed future Wings member Denny Laine) into uncharted rock territory, making them the early pioneers of both classical and progressive rock. In 1978 the album was remixed because of deterioration of the master tapes. The original 1967 stereo mix, which is generally considered superior by fans, has never seen a CD release. All CD versions, even remasters, use the later mix. However, the 1990 greatest hits package "The Story Of The Moody Blues/Legend Of A Band" CD compilation, seems to contain the original mix of "Nights In White Satin".

Got these used LPs in very condition, from an ebayer in UK...all UK first pressed at reasonable price and shipping cost. And fast too...ordered last Thursday...received today, via normal UK Airmail...

HA, HA....I still like the sound of Denon....but the AT has a wide range of budget carts...fun to try them out... Yes, got it from Audio Basic...Steven is checking out the AT440MLA for me.

Hmmm, this budget cart, the AT-95E, sounds surprisingly good for its price...

errr...that small thingy cost more than my whole rig.... The wooden box, maybe I can afford... Can only afford this cart now...cost me 2,800 cents:

Not MM, not MC...a new type of Cartridge...

Wonder if this really works...demagnetizing the cartridge...

My fault for not paying attention when dusting the mat with a cloth...tail-end of the cloth got caught on the stylus when I was lifting the cloth and the arm went bouncing a couple of times... Anyway...as iCal stated...time for upgrade?

Anal warts...from not using CDs!!!

Caused by the Vinyliumanus virus.

backside itchy...

Ahhh...I am not good at describing sound using audiophile terms...all I can say is, first impression, everything sounds better than the old phono, and this is just out of the box...I understand now why one reviewer described this phono stage as "Era Gold V on Steroid"!

These came in recently...

Description of Item : Gram Amp 2 SE (with SMPS power supply) http://www.lpgear.com/Merchant2/merchant.m...ategory_Code=PP http://www.tnt-audio.com/ampli/gramamp2se_e.html http://www.stereotimes.com/acc052507.shtml Condition : Bought on 29 January 2010, excellent condition Selling price : Sold to a nice gentleman. A budget phono stage which is not "budget" in sound. Highly praised by all reviewers; been winning editor's choice awards or best buy awards since it came out in 2002. This unit is bought directly from Graham Slee...so you can be assured it has the latest updates in components. REASON for Selling: I suffer from "Itchy Backside" syndrome. If you are interested, please contact me via SMS/Call at ---. Can deal in Tampines, Novena, City Hall. Under warranty from Graham Slee SMPS Power Supply with adapters

This is really good...a must for all 70's rock fans. This MFSL pressed LP is around 38 years old, yet still sounding great, very clean and no clicks and pops at all...

The Wintersong sounds more intimate and creamier on the electrostat...but I like Nevermind on RS1i...did not bring along my HD800 to try.

Jig was just joshing-lah...the angle of of the stylus looks ok to me...

Thanks to Eardoc, had a privilege to listen to his beautiful TT set up. All I can say is "Wow"...here are some pics taken when I was there...

Beautiful!!! And Congrats!!