Turntables & Related

In his review of the great Inspiration Turntable (and Air Tight cartridge), RH said the combination was the most "musically rewarding source (he's heard) in 22 years of reviewing".
 
I believe RH completely - but it seems a little strange to hear this after he praised Hi-Rez files (via the Berkeley Dac) as having "many qualities of a mike feed".  Maybe RH can clarify the difference between the Soolos-Meridian 808.3 (CD system), Hi-Rez and the Inspiration. The three best sources he's heard.
 

   I've had three copies of  The Red Hot Chili Peppers Stadium Arcadium and haven't been able to listen to any of them with out loud pops. It sounds as if there are grooves running in the wrong direction. I chalked it up to bad pressings but asked the retailer to play the last copy before they sent it. They reported it sounded "fantastic" but I still have the same problem.

Sheila passed away Saturday morning in her sleep.  RIP Sheila!

Hi all.
If you think you seen it all, meet the top of the line REED 3Q series tonearm with laser VTA guided mechanism:
 
Reed 3Q tonearm working principle
 
Laser-adjusted tonearm operation is based on a level principle and helps to determine when tonearm mounting surface is parallel to the headshell (cartridge mounting) surface.

 Jonathan, On indentifying the V2 and Statement by physical appearance:
Does the statement have an infinity etching to the left of the serial number?
The weight of the statement vs V2?
Have you been listening to 47K all along on the statement or have you come off somewhat?
Thanks,
Geronimo

HELP WANTED
Can anyone point me in the right direction? I have a friend who owns a Rockport Sirius 11 and his control
panel is running very hot and the platter is running very slow. We need to find a circuit diagram to detern
mine if it's the panel or the motor. ps were in Australia.

 
I am going to buy a Phono stage the one in my receiver is adequate but not great Have about $600-$700 to spend. These are two that were recommended. Any thoughts.

TT Project 2 Xperience with Grado Platinum
Yamaha RX-V3800
Monitor Audio RX2'S
Paradigm DSP3400 Sub

 HI ANYONE WANT TO BUY A CCUTRAC 4000 BEEN IN LOFT SINCE ABOUT 1980 , EVERYTHING THERE THERE I THINK EVEN USER MANUAL . CHEERS IAN

As you prepare to purchase SME 20/12 with  SME V 12 with great discount . I was wondering if you have heard and perceived differences with the SME 30 / 2 to move the balance towards the latter model
thanks
 
 

Hi all, just found a new link on the older cartriges by the Ortofon "Golden Ears" Team.
Click on link: http://www.bluehaze.com.au/vinyl/ortofon/html/body_evaluations.html