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| LP 12 the Extreme Phono Way-First Impressions Tim - You can reach Extreme Phono at their website (www.extremephono.com). The prices for the mods are listed. Excluding the cartride, the total was $ 1200, of which $ 400 plus (I forget the exact amount) was for the cable. This total includes $ 2... | |
| High-end CD cleaning machine? The Nitty Grity CD Master is not bad..tough not really a machine | |
| Isolation Stand/Base For PS 300? Srah - Thank you! I'll contact them. Alex | |
| Tubes Tubes Tubes... I went from Bryston's mighty 7BST's monoblocks toAronov 9100 monoblocks, "giving up" a lot of watss in the process. Cna't say I miss the Brystons at all. The Aronovs go plenty loud and have more than enough dynamic range and punch in my system | |
| White cloudy film on inside groove of an LP Try the Disc Doctor fluid. I have used RR fluid, LAST fluid, Nitty Gritty and the standrd VPI, and the Disc Dr. stuff (though a MAJOR, time consuming pain in the butt to use) really works. The secret is wetting and using the "right" solvent. I do ... | |
| Why aren't these on the "recommended list?" The reality is..despite its many faults and shortcomings, the Stereophile list is helpful to audiophiles like me who have nil access to a decent high end shop where we may listen for ourselves, and get to hear good stuff that doesn make the list. ... | |
| Upgrade for Linn Classik An option to te Nikas is the Keilidh. There are a couple for sale on Audiogon, and this is a nice step up from the Tukan. They can eventually be aktivated as well. You may also wnat to be on the lookout for LK100 amps. Thye don't give up much to t... | |
| REL Storm III or Strata III I own a Strata as well an use it in my 14 by 8 by 11 room. with the gain set at 50% of max setting, it is more than enough and integrates beautifully with my speakers. The system goes down clean to 20 Hz (using the Rat Shcak meter with correction ... | |
| is BAT good with non-BAT components? I am using a BAT VK5i SE with Aronov monoblock amps, a Muse 9 Signature digital front end, Linn LP12/Linto analog front end and Sonus Faber speakers. Works like a charm! | |
| Lack of Bass from my BAT VK-5i Preamp... Just a quick update after having lived with NOS tubes in my BAT VK5iSE for a month. I am now using a matched pair of Amperex 7308 PQ's, and a matched pair of Tungsol 5881. This is an absolute "no brainer" upgrade, worth way more than the $ 200 or ... | |
| Franklin Mint LP records I have quite a few of these. $ 25 per LP is quite steep. I bought the entire Jazz collection in Europe in unplayed condition for about $ 10 per bos (each box has 3 to 4 LP's), and have foud several of the classical sets at Hal Price Books for a me... | |
| Tools for cartridge mounting... You may want to check eBay. These things do pop up. | |
| Linn chassis mod The reviews are positive enough. I am about to send my LP12 to Extreme Phono in CA for the subchassis, armboard and phono cable upgrade. Will let you know how it goes in a month or so, though comparisons will be difficult as I am also putting in a... | |
| Is a 12' X 16' room big enough for stereo? The last post is right on the money. The key will be the ceiling height. I had a room built in my basement, which has 8 foot ceilings. Though I could have gone much bigger in lenght and widt, I ended up with 14 ft by 12.75 feet after crunching som... | |
| Lack of Bass from my BAT VK-5i Preamp... Although you are probably using good power cords, racks, footers, etc. I'll tell you what has made a difference w/ my BAT VK5i SE. Replacing the stock cord with a BMI EEL improved (at least perceptibly) bass extension and tightness. Putting the BA... |