amandarae

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Just a kind word of thanks
I have the same experiences with fellow Audiogoners particularly in the analog realm. There's a lot of down to earth, knowledgeable, and very professional people here.Often, I thank them through their personal e-mail because I want it as personal ... 
Anyone using Schroeder arms? Opinions pls.
Ask Chris Brady of Teres Audio. He mates the arm to the 255 and 265. Chris is a very pleasant guy to talk to and knows his stuff. A straight shooter and very knowledgable individual. One of the best around IMHO.Another guy is "khaki8" here at audi... 
Best interconnect under$400 for Jolida JD100
I am using Empirical Audio Holophonics for my Jolida JD100A(modified by PartsConnexion)with very good results. Another suggestion is the Bolder Cable Nitro ($300/1m). I tried Blue Heavens before and did not like it. The Bogdan Silver IC's ($89/3ft... 
Suggestions on $1k used preamp w/ phono
Check out Mapletree Audio Design (http://www.hollowstate.netfirms.com/) for their line of preamps. Dr. Lloyd is very easy to talk to. 
Do You Remember Your First Music Purchase?
Bunny Berigan, DECCA Champion Sessions 
Got Gronebergs with bullet plugs?
Bombaywalla,I believe that is the end of my (brief) review. I deliberately neglect the ranking of the other cables because it was never my intention in the first place. I would say that a second, or a third party should be involve for such a task ... 
Got Gronebergs with bullet plugs?
Bombaywalla,No, let me explain. Here's what I've done. My CD player has 2 outputs, my preamp has Three. My phono preamp, only one.My comparison is not as complicated as you think since I kept one parameter (output connection of main preamp to amp)... 
No Dustcover for Turntable, What do You do?
http://www.tapplastics.com Tell them the size you need, they will cut it and send it to you with acrylic glue and applicator. I got a 22" x 19" x 11" for my Michell Gyrodeck SE, total cost $80.Jeez! Do not spend $200-$300 on TT covers! No matter h... 
2 Channel Preamp Needed, here is what I have......
My suggestion is the Odyssey Audio Etesian ($375 at Odysseyaudio.com. Its a SS preamp with HT bypass. You have to call Mr. Klaus Bunge at 317 299 5578 for availability.I am NOT associated with Odyssey Audio. I am just a happy owner of thr Stratos ... 
Decent starter cables?
Hello,My suggestions:Kimber (Hero or PBJ)Bogdan Audio (Type "bogdan" here in the search box)Signal Cable Analog 2 (Signal cable.com)Bolder cable M-80 (Bolder Cable.com)HGA (Homegrown Audio cables at Homegrownaudio.com)LAT International cables (Lat... 
Nottingham and Teres comparison
Thanks for all the inputs! 
Nottingham and Teres comparison
Thanks for all the input! 
Shotgun Biwire-Definition please
Hello,Bi-wire cables(speaker) are cables that have a pair of connectors(be it spade, bananas, pins, bare wire etc.) at the amp end and two pairs of connectors at the speaker end in a single cable run (L or R channel for example). The latter is for... 
anybody heard the martin logan descent subwoofer ?
Hello,There is a site operated and created by ML owners now on-line. The URL is www/http:martinloganowners.com I am a member(System #6 but will update because of upgrades)and can assure you that there are several members who have the Descent and D... 
Best pre-amp w/ HT pass thru
Snipes,Yes you are right! It's not in the website yet. Try this:http://www.audiocircle.com/circles/viewtopic.php?t=1890The preamp is called Etesian and cost $275. It is the 3rd picture down. Here are some info regarding the Etesian" The Odyssey Et...