052rc

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Question about Break in of Weiss DAC 204
What happened to this website? I used to post here several years ago, and we had normal discussions on audio equipment. Now, it seems like half the people here are your typical garbage type that hates audio equipment and are only here to post nega... 
Send in the Clowns
This type of half ass crap has been going on for decades. It has nothing to do with audio equipment. Its purely emotional. The concept of high end audio and certain products like cables, offends some people to the very core if their existence. The... 
AUDIOGON and REVERB No Protection
Never use paypal or a debit card. Both directly draws money from your account. If you have an issue no one cares because its your money. If you use a credit card, its the banks money. You'll get a lot more help to recover your loss.  
Recommendation for phono stage
I would split your budget and get an SUT and a phono pre.   
One Sub or Two?
Like most of the others, I say get 2. As for which ones to get, my first choice would definitely be Vandersteen. If they are out of your price range, REL would probably be my 2nd choice.  
Does this make sense
The only TT's that have P mount headshells are for DJ and commercial applications. A lot of the carts that are designed for P mounts don't need a headshell. The P mount connection is part of the phono cart and connects directly. That's why all tho... 
Choosing a preamplifier - synergy vs. matching components
I would recommend doing your phono preamp, cart and possibly an SUT or head amp if you really need one, all at once. As far as matching components goes, you have to get that right. I think someone else mentioned going with one brand. That's not a ... 
AC Power
The last thing you want to do is get an EE involved. You don't need to be an engineer to listen to music. That being said, there's only one way to handle the situation responsibility. When it comes to power products, you have no idea what will hap... 
Which is best, using balanced or non-balanced connection?
"Balanced rejects noise that why all professional audio gear is balanced. So doesn't matter on short cables, but anything longer than 6ft should be balanced ideally. I run 12 ft cables, all XLR." Over 99% of all pro gear isn't balanced. Pro audio... 
Question for Atma-sphere, will expensive power cables improve your amplifiers?
"Good power cables are essential. I'm just wondering if the expensive aftermarket cables make things "better" over the stock cable. Honestly, I'm not certain Atma-Sphere even supplies a cable with their equipment." The reasons are fairly obvious....