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Pass Labs XA200.5
Wondering how much better is XA200.5 compare to XA160.5 considering that it's cost 33% more . Same circuitry except higher output. Considering it to drive a pair of Eggleston Savoy Signature . Thanks 
Which LPs are on your permanent rotation?
I love John kaizen Neptune , Bamboo. Boiling point Toshiba pro use. Eiji kitamura Swing sessions. Dick Hyman Swing 33 rpm. Tsuyoshi yamamoto with Ray brown Smoke a moto's blue. Autumn shuffle Peder af Ugglas Opus 3, koto Vivaldi The four seasons E... 
Dynavector XV-1s vs. Transfiguration Temper w
I tried dynavector xv-1s , ortofon a90 & zyx omega gold with raven 10.5 tonearm on a raven ac 3 turntable with Tron seven ultima phono & even with brand new XV-1S, I like it better compared to the other cartridges. It has the speed, better... 
TW-Acustic Arm
Kdl, Yes, it's only a concern of how the AS works . I believe that as the tonearm moves toward the inner groove the AS reduces. So I doubt it's accuracy. Anyway , dont seems to be much sonic changes to my ears , with change of AS 
12ax7 vs 5751
I have a friend who bought from him. Poor communication & it took awhile for the tubes to arrive . I have similar experience. Saw something I like . Make an enquiry. Responded after a few days & agreed to buy. When totally silence . Not th... 
TW-Acustic Arm
1 thing I have doubt about the raven 10.5 is the anti skate which uses a screw with magnet at the tip of the screw to create a magnetic pull on the tonearm. I wonder how accurate it can be when the magnetic pull loses it strength as the tonearm mo... 
TW-Acustic Arm
Opus88, The raven 10.5 is much easier to set up. Sounded great with my dynavector xv-1s. However the tonearm pin a bit too long , making it a very tight fit for my xv-1s. Best combination from the various arm/ catridge combo that I have ie schroed... 
Shun Mook Record Weight
FrankC, Thanks for the feedback. I thk hk-gadgets is fr HK not Malaysia based on their site in eBay . Will check out their clamp if any. I have bdr clamp, audio tekne ( listed for sales ), Kuzma , harmonix & a DIY slate with brazillian kingwoo... 
Shun Mook Record Weight
FrankC. I m from Malaysia & have various type of clamp including Kuzma clamp. Do u have any link to the Malaysia ebony wood clamp ? Never heard of it & would like to try it if possible 
Tweaks such as demagnetizers ionizers for lp's
Try Steinmusic Conditioner DE3. U won't believe it's effective unless u try it 
alternative power supply for Garrard 301
Lewn, let's hope mark is able to complete the psu. I m sure it will be a better psu than what I have now 
alternative power supply for Garrard 301
Looks like we have to look for alternative garrard psu now that Mark kelly psu seems to be halted with his current condition.Anyway will be trying an ac power condition which is used to replace clear audio psu. A friend of mine used it with his ga... 
What Are The Best 12AT7's and 12AX7's?
I have amperex bugle boy, telefunken ribbed plate , mullard long plate, cv4004, and telefunken ecc803s is the best for my equipment. No contest 
What Are The Best 12AT7's and 12AX7's?
Anybody has any experience with valvo 6201 blue label triple mica pinched waist ( 12at7) ? 
Ypsilon Aelius monoblock
Interested in audio research reference 250 amp as well