A question about matching arms and cartridges. I read and herd a lot about the problem but I'm a bit embarrased when a friend's cartridge (a Denon DL-103R) passes through the Cartridge Man LP Tests (if it was mounted on an EPA-100 tonearm).

Why? If anyone here asked me why, I have to answer I don't know: I knew the EPA was too light (the manual says 22 grams as effective mass but I think it isn't so) to match well the Denon (5 cu as compliance and 8.5 of weight).

My brother in law sent me this Calvin and Hobbes cartoon from 15 years ago, which I think describes the high end audio and the arguments that some folks use to justify it.

Hi,

I have recently been posting about buying a new system, and have received a lot of generous advice.

Based on this advice I have decided to settle on a Rotel RA-05 amp, B & W 685 speakers, and a pro-ject RPM5.2 turntable.

However, I am faced with a dilemna. I live in the UK, but I am moving to Canada in may this year, so I'm torn between buying the system now (as I have been waiting for ages already), and then paying the costs to ship it to Canada, or, waiting till I get to Canada and buying it there.

I like to purchase records, whenever I can, from actual stores around the city. Indie bookstores/music stores need a strong base of patrons to survive in these times, and I try to do my part.

Hi,

I have recently posted a few threads regarding my choices for a new hi-fi system.

I have settled, I think, on a pair of B & W 685s, a Rotel RA-05 amplifier, and am now turning my attention towards the turntable.

my current shortlist is the project debut III, the pro-ject 1xpression III, or the pro-ject RPM 5.2

its sort of a scale of cost versus quality really, in other words, is the RPM worth 50% extra cost?

thanks for all your help

I'd very much like to see Stereophile review this player. Several people have told me Lindemann makes some really good products. I'd be particularly interested to see if this player would make JA's "good enough for hi-rez audio playback" list. Perhaps Stereophile's reviews will lead to manufacturers providing specs on jitter.

People who take joy in hating all things Apple, iTunes, and iPod have one less gripe. After reaching a new agreement with the major record labels Apple announced that it will no longer embed copy protection into any of its songs. Not only does that mean that it will become easier to move iTunes libraries between computers but non-iPod devices will now be able to play files purchased from the iTunes store. Starting today 8 million songs will be offered DRM-free, the transition is expected to be finished in approximately 3 to 4 months.