Thanks to BK for the review of the Finite Element products. I especially appreciated that he put the value of the various components in perspective to their costs and the costs of his existing components.

I have an Tone Arm from the old ages of NATIONAL,
but I do not know wether when it was manufactured,
nor to which system it fits.
On the box: "HiFi Tone Arm EPA 51" and the Logo of National.

Any idea?
Thanks in Advance,
Toto49

Is the Pentatone "Academy Of St. Martins In The Fields" still the definative Multichannel version of this title?

RG

Can anyone suggest some good quality SHORT stands? Say from 6-10inches in height for a pair of B&W 805s that are now on a large counter surface. Thanks.

Kal

Anyone else using one, this is my first turntable and was wondering if anyone had any useful tips on getting the best out of this table. I need to replace the cartridge, that much I know, and also was wondering about slip mats and other accersories that would help me get the most out of this machine as upgrading is not very likely for a few years. Also, I have read that the Ortofon cartridges are recommended with the AR tables as they seem to have less hiss and a lower noise floor with these tables.

Anything else I should know? Thanks!

Josh

I'm unhappy with my existing stands (they're not hollow and have begun to buzz with the new system) so I'm on the market for a new pair of bookshelf stands.

Are there any particular brands or models that come highly recommended? Bookshelf speakers are small Amphion Helium2's. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

~Chad

I tried to search through this forum looking for info on the current Hartley company. Is there a website or contact number for the company? Thanks for any help.

Josh

Aloha,

At the recent T.H.E. show, a very cool manufacturer who shall remain anonymous played me some tunes on his system using a Sony Playstation I as his CD source.

It sounded surprisingly good!

Of course, the next stop was Ebay, where these babies sell for about 20 to 30 bucks, including games! Now that one is winging its way westward, I figured I'd ask who's been playing (music) with these babies.

Also, here's a link to a thread about it at DIY Audio forums...

In a little under five months, we've grown to 1000 registered users. That's awesome. Congratulations, "dar," on being the lucky number 1000, and thanks to all of you who participate daily, helping to make this such a wonderful place for exchanging ideas, offering opinions, and sharing the passion and love for music and the hobby.

Right on.