Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Collecting the classical records from the golden age of classical recording can be an expensive proposition. Classical vinyl reissues can be just as expensive. Today I let you in on a "secret" that experienced collectors know about, but those new to collecting classical vinyl may not.

NOTE: MOST ALL AMERICAN ISSUES OF THESE RECORDS ARE UK PRESSINGS, THE SAME EXACT PRESSINGS AS THE ACE OF DIAMONDS. HOWEVER AT THE TAIL END OF THE SERIES A FEW WERE PRESSED IN THE UNITED STATES, AND MUST BE AVOIDED.TO MY KNOWLEDGE THEY ALL HAVE A YELLOW LABEL.

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Reference System
-VPI Scout with Classic Platter Upgrade
-JMW Memorial Tonearm
-VPI Analog Drive System
-Hana ML MC Cartridge
-Phasemation PP-500 MC Cartridge
-Perpetuum Ebner PE 6060 Turntable
-Ortofon Quintet Black MC Cartridge
-Miyajima Labs Infinity Mono MC Cartridge
-ModWright PH 9.0 Tube Phono Preamplifier
-Cayin A-50T Integrated Tube Amplifier
-System Audio Pandion 30 Loudspeakers
-Degritter Ultrasonic Record Cleaner
-VPI 16.5 Vacuum Record Cleaner
-Sweetvinyl Sugarcube SC-1 Mini
-Pioneer RT-707 Reel To Reel Tape Deck
-Ramar Record Brush
The reference system is wired exclusively with Audio Art cables.

00:00 Introduction
00:53 Hoe This Idea Came About
02:15 My System
03:06 All About The Secret
18:25 Conclusion