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Jadis JPL preamp owners please help
Thanks Rcprice, my JPL has (3) tube sockets in a row towards the front center and (1) tube socket towards the right rear from a view looking down at the layout. You are probally correct about the 12AU7 being near the CD input which I never use, Be... 
Tonearms: Graham 2.1 or 2.2 vs Basis Vector
I know this is a old thread but I thought I would give my experiences with these two fine arms. In Dec 2002 I took the plunge and purchased the Basis Vector tonearm. Prior to the Vector I used the Graham 2.2 for over 2 years on my Basis Debut Vacu... 
Best cartridge for '50 / 60 mono LP
Miyabi $2500 retail 
Dark Side of the Moon 30th Anniv Album
have you compaired it to the original UK Harvest or US pressing. I have both which are quite good and therefor have no interest in the reissue but it would be intersting if someone who has both the reissue and a original did a compairson. JM 
Review: Disc Doctor Miracle Record Cleaner Turntable
Albert your experience is interesting but it does differ from my listning results. I did not find the RRL cleaned record quieter or clearer. When done properly with 2 seperate tube assemblies so the distilled water will not get contaminated with t... 
Hovland HP-100 vs. CAT SL1 Ultimate: Feedback
I did a review of both products awhile back. Both are excellent but quite different. I currently still have my hovland but in a perfect world I would take the best qualties of both and put them into one chassie. Check out the link below for a idea... 
Nakamichi deck service
excellent results. He is in New Mexico. His prices are quite reasonable although he can take a bit longer to complete the repairs. Johnny 
MFSL issues...
Actually Led Zeppelin II is one of the better sounding MFSL, most are far worse. At one time I had almost every one made thinking they were the best sounding but over the last decade I have sold over 95% of them and replaced them with original USA... 
Best Cables for Merlin VSM-M's
The answer depends what the rest of your system consists of but with with my tube based system the Kimber Select 3035 work excellent, expensive but purchased used for about half price at $1600 for a 8' pair the Merlin's really shine. Johnny 
Red Rose Anyone?
My understanding about Red Rose is they do not manafacture or design the electronic products they sell rather they have taken the approach of buying products of small companies and putting there label on them. The Red Rose Petal MC Cartridge for e... 
Rel Sentor II Speaker Cable Upgrade evaluation
Msa, when I bought my 12' pair of Signature speaker cable it came with (2)spades on each end, (4) total. I cut of the 2 spades going to the Neutrik connector end for the new connector going to the subwoffer. I left the two spades on at the Amplifi... 
Rel Sentor II Speaker Cable Upgrade evaluation
Frank, In answer to your first question you are correct the Rel only uses 3 conductors to the Neutrik connector, (2) + and (1) - . Since my speaker cable has (2) of each I hooked up the fourth (-) white wire in the extra (-) slot in the neutrik. I... 
Rel Sentor II Speaker Cable Upgrade evaluation
I have not heard of using interconnect as a subsitute for speaker cable. I would rather use a good quality speaker cable myself sine the conductors are bigger and can handle bigger loads. I choose Discovery cable because of its good value and exce... 
What component have you changed out the most?
I remember back in the mid 80's Digital was the advertised as the perfect sound right. It's interesting how many people converted to digital at that time are now comming back to Analog. The fact that people with digital have changed there front en... 
Best Turntable Available Under 2000.00
A used Michell Orbe will outperform all but the expensive super tables. John