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Tonearm rewiring
@bdp24 I'm really excited to send the TT to them; I'm looking forward to what they do.Unfortunately, the cartridge upgrade will have to wait, thanks to the "check engine" light that popped up this week on my car: a couple thousand puts the cartrid... 
Tonearm rewiring
@jbny unfortunately I don't know how to solder.@rauliruegas my plan is to send the 7.3 to Audio Element in Pasadena; they'll be rewiring my TT, and upgrading my cartridge.Everybody, thanks for your input; appreciate it. 
Looking to power my Rega R9's
@gloco I have a suggestion: if you can't afford an Osiris, how about a used Rega Elicit-R?I don't know the specs of the R9, but the Elicit R puts out 105 watts into 8ohm, 127 watts into 6, 162 into 4.Unfortunately, it does not have HD bypass, but ... 
Cardas Clear Reflection advice needed
@mikey8811 thank you for your input; do you lose any resolution or detail with Clear Reflection? 
Cardas Clear Reflection advice needed
@david_ten thanks for your impressions; most helpful.@Elizabeth thanks for the feedback, and that's what's holding me back: I actually ordered the Clear Reflections and the unopened box is sitting here. I want to talk with my dealer Monday, but I ... 
Cardas Clear Reflection advice needed
@david_ten Good advice; btw, how did you like the Clear Reflections?  
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Elvis Costello, "North," on my Arcam Alpha 9. 
Mobile Fidelity UltraDeck with MC cart
Don, Spenceroo,Thanks for the feedback, and anyone else, keep it coming,I did call Music Direct this past weekend and the man I spoke with said he had not heard of it being used with an MC cart, but, obviously, you can do that. He told me this wou... 
Hegel H-160 or Parasound Halo Integrated
Very interested, also, in this thread. Seriously considering the Parasound, but unfortunately, nobody carries the Halo integrated locally. I've also heard good things about the Hegel. I'll be watching...and reading. 
Parasound's new Halo integrated
Zd542,You're so right. The Elicit-R has been wonderful. (You should go hear one.)In my space, with my speakers, it needs a bit more power.I'm in no hurry to make a move. I'm very interested in making the right move.All options are on the table for... 
Parasound's new Halo integrated
Zd542,I currently have a Rega Elicit-R integrated; what I'm hoping for is more power/current to bring the best out of those speakers.I think the amp may be a bit outmatched by the Viennas; I have a larger space and would like an amp that would fil... 
Anthem Integrated 225 -opinions
Thanks for resurrecting my thread; my journey took me to a Rega Elicit-R integrated and not the Anthem. Now...I'm about to upgrade the Rega, searching for an amp with more power.Currently looking at Parasound's new Halo integrated, along with amps... 
NAD M3 vs Musical Fidelity M6i
"looking to upgrade my current nad c350 to a more "real" audiophile piece.""The only way to do that is become a "real" audiophile. Generally speaking, as the level of equipment goes up, you need to have greater knowledge and experience in order to... 
CES 2015 anyone going
Audio Xpert at Charleston and Eastern is the only place in town for vintage/used audio. Bobby is very knowledgable and is also very good fixing used gear. He's the best in town.For a city of 2 million, I wish there were more better-audio/2 channel... 
My wife passed yesterday
Please accept my deepest condolences; my thoughts and prayers to you and your family.Jeff