Before I buy a tube amp, I want to try adding a phono preamp to my current setup to see if I can improve the sound with what I have. I have an Onkyo solid-state integrated amp with a built-in phono stage. Some of the tube amps I'm considering for eventual purchase also have a built-in phono stage.

For the sound and overall design I've been a big fan (and owner) of Well Tempered Labs turntables for quite some time. In fact I haven't found a reason to change for almost twenty years, though cartridges and phono pre-amps have come and gone along with every other piece of gear.

I wanted to personally and publicly thank Sam Tellig for his great column. I have bought the Radius tooth brush and so has my wife - we love it. I am also currently seeking out a higher end shaving set-up. Lol! [I also laugh my evil laugh]. I think it takes a very talented writer to create a extremely entertaining column with interesting observation as well as the audio review and facts.

I absolutely love his column every month - love the travel, the humor and of course, his reviews. Next up - looking at affordable integrated amplifiers. Thanks Sam!

Of course, I took note of the cover of this month's audiophile 'rolling stone', ie the forum's namesake.

I noted that sex sells, specifically when you have an audience that subliminally runs their collective backsides in an unconscious manner that fits this story/study exactly.

Monkey 'Pay Per View' Study

Hi all!

Just noticed this ongoing article in the New Yorker (online):

[Apologize in advance if these have been posted already]

http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/sashafrerejones/2009/08/dithering-the-sound-of-sound.html

Nice one in the series with Jonny Greenwood from Radiohead: