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    Audio Note Kondo IO-XP cartridge

    Unfortunately I cannot read anything about the new Kondo cartridge. Nobody uses it in his system? Any listening experiences and comparisons to other excellent Japanese cartridges like Koetsu stonebody, MSL signature platinum, Air Tight, Sumile, Etsuro, Phasemation 2000 or 5000? Thanks a lot for...
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    Roksan TMS (Touraj Moghaddam Signature) with Artemiz and Shiraz

    Hello, are there any TMS user here? What is your opinion on it, what is the setup (tonearm, cartridge, motor supply, phono stage?), which base or table do yo use? Any special tricks outside of the very long manual? Maybe some former owner? What was your next turntable and what was to sonic...
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    A real mono system - no compromise

    Hello, unfortunately I don’t see any real and consequent mono systems here. Many of you mention the importance of mono vinyl playback with special mono cartridges and emphasize the unique power and directness of the mono sound (last read in the „best turntable under 50K“ thread…) But why don’t...
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    DS Audio W3

    Hello, now the long awaited W3 is spotted and showed in a YouTube video: Maybe someone could please translate the essence?
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    Dubai Audio - any feedback?

    Hello, do you now the Hi-Fi shop Dubai Audio.com in the UAE? Any experiences and feedback? Are they really as great? Or are they really existing? There is a good internet presence, great activity on Facebook, some few feedback on audiogon, but several feedback on google, but I don’t know more...
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    Zanden - what is AP()MR ?

    Hello, can anyone tell me/us, what is the meaning of AP()MR in the brand name of Zanden?
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    Which speaker for Zanden system with 9600 MkII?

    Hello, i will complete my Zanden system with the 9600 MkII amplifier for the already existing 1200.3 and 3000. Actually I have a Graham LS5/8 in the system, originally planned for my Exposure and Jeff Rowland second system. I listen to several classical (solo, chamber, big orchestral, opera, a...
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    Kuzma 14“ 4POINT vs. Acoustical Systems Axiom

    Hello, i know and have had several Kuzma tonearms like Airline and older 4Point 11“, but not an actual 14“ 4Point with the actual bearing cups. This could be a great match for my Lyra Atlas, DS Audio W2 and maybe later in the future for an Airtight Opus 1 cartridge. There are many fans of this...
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    Zanden 1200 Mk2 vs Mk3

    Hello, could any of you directly compare these two versions? Some people report that the Mk2 is not so good on dynamics and bass power and control. Is there a change in this regards from Mk2 to Mk3? Thanks very much for any informations Balazs

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