Many thanks to Paul and Andy for the informative reviews of the phono stage comparison.
Makes me thinking...

Did all the stages have warm up time before you auditioned them?

Best,
Norbert

Great photos Paul!
Very nice listening room
It seems you had a good time and that's what makes all the difference.

Very much looking forward to the reports.

Paul, thanks for your reply. I have noted to bring a box of apricot dumplings for you, in case a visit works out one day (and maybe some more Viennese sweets as we have a variety here...) ;-) Would be great if it worked out one day... Please, let me know in case you visit Vienna the next time. Maybe...

Hi Paul, I would have loved to join the Bake-Off tomorrow but unfortunately Austria (Vienna) is to far away to make this possibly. This Bake-Offs are a great idea and I'm sure your's tomorrow will be very interesting, a lot to learn and most important fun. I will follow, what will be posted about th...

Another inspiring vocal album I bought lately 2nd hand and love to listen to is Johnny Hartmann - Once in Every Life, 1980 LP on the underrated but excellent Bee Hive label. What a voice of the true master of ballads.

Currently listening to "Lou Rawls Sings, Les McCann Ltd. Plays - Stormy Monday" Capitol Mono LP. Recorded in 1962. I love this record, Lou Rawls' voice and his soulful interpretations of Blues and Jazz standards. Great album.

Thanks for your nice welcomuing words karatestu! :-) I had owned quite a bit of equipment over the years, which I think is the fate of many, who have been for some decades in this hobby. ;-) Current system: TTs: DIY upgraded Lenco L75 with Schick 12" tonearm and a Linn LP12, Ekos, Lingo from th...

Hi to everyone, My name is Norbert and I'm from Austria. I've been into this audio hobby for a long time (more than 40 years) mainly to enjoy listening to various kinds of music. As I haven't learned to play an instrument (besides playing air guitar every now and then), listening to music via a dedi...