Thanks Dave. Racks are homemade. I am in the steel fabrication business and had the guys in the shop build them a feww years ago when things were slow.
System edited: Upgraded television, main cartridge from helikon to skala, and added Tyler speakers during 2007. Will update system pictures eventually.
I'm still breaking in the Blackbird but like it so far. I've had the Grado for a couple of years, used it on my other table, and just installed it on the spare arm wand this week. Have only had a chance to make a very quick comparison, but the Blackbird seems to be a little more dynamic and possibly tracks a touch better. It is as good or better than the Grado with surface noise. I owned a Blue Point Special a few years ago (did not care for it) and was a little apprehensive about the Blackbird. Fortunately it is nothing like the old BPS. I really like the Grado but the Blackbird may be in the pole position right now. Don't know if this is any help since I am not familiar with the Dynavector just thought I'd share my experiences.
The racks are sort of home made. I own a small steel fabrication business and had the shop guys make and paint the frames during a slow period a couple of winters ago. I purchased some oak veneered plywood and trim from a local lumber yard and clear sealed it for the tops and shelves. Overall I'd say the project ended up costing me quite a bit more than commercially available pieces would have. Oh well live and learn. I'll probably make another album rack anyway.
Thanks for the offer of expert analysis Albert, but I fear shipping costs may be prohibative. Maybe I just need to retitle the image 'Stuff I Like'. Anyway I always enjoy looking at virtual systems that include pictures of software & dogs for some reason. So the next update will need some editing to the images.
