Hi Larry,

   I wanted to let you know everything arrived safely on Thursday. I have been listening to my system all weekend comparing outer rings, mats and center weights. I would like to share the results with you. First my vinyl ring:

VPI TNT Mk V, Rim drive, super platter and ginko ball suspension. JMW 12.5 tonearm with Benz-Micro LP-S cartridge. SDS speed controller, Sutherland PHD Phono pre-stage,  Bryston 4B SST amp and BP25 preamp and Dahlquist DQ-30 speakers modified by Bill LeGall.

  First thing I compared was the outer rings. Your nickel plated  copper ring outperformed the VPI ring hands down there is really no comparison between the two. Your ring made it more like a live performance, excellent 3 dimensional sound, very happy with this ring.

    Next I compared the mats. Without a doubt the ULTIMATE is the ULTIMATE!

I was shocked at the  performance this mat gives. I have never experienced this level of quiet or blackness in a recording. Utterly fantastic, WOW what more can is say!

    I combined the two products together, OH MY GOD the sound was spectacular. I have never heard my vinyl sound this good. The sound stage is huge, the 3 dimensional sound and the blackness around the instruments is almost haunting.  It is like stepping on the stage with the musicians. I am really finding it hard to find the words to describe what I am now hearing.

Larry I have been into quality stereo sound for 35 years and I have never heard such a dramatic upgrade in performance from a few product like this.

The best money I ever spent on my system and the items look beautiful together. Very, very happy with them!!!!

  Overall I am very pleased with the performance of the products. Like I said before, It was the best money I ever spent for upgrades. Your products look and sound fantastic. Thank you for the great prices you gave me on your products.

    Thanks,

           Ben