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what makes a tube sound the way it does?
OTL (Output Transistor-Less) 
Recommend a TT/Tonearm combo under $2000?
>>Speed stability is not an issue with the P5/P7 Regas<<Funny stuff. LOL 
What is the best redbook CD player for 6K to 8K?
>>keep an opened mind to the modded players, they make mince meat out of the stock players<<Not always. 
So...What do you listen to in your car?
440 cubic inches 
Many reviewers will lead you down the wrong path.
This is quite a dilemma. You can't believe the old farts due to memory and hearing loss yet the young bucks don't have enough experience to establish credibility. Here's a couple novel ideas, trust what you hear and.............. never mind I forg... 
Opinions and experiences on the Esoteric UX-3 SE
According to my technical service contact at Esoteric the transport in the DV-60 is indeed made by them; I spoke with them a few hours ago today. The Pioneer info posted here is erroneous. 
Esoteric DV-60
I spoke with my technical service contact this morning at Esoteric and according to him the transport in the DV-60 is indeed manufactured by them. The Pioneer info posted here previously is erroneous. 
Plinius 9100 or Simaudio Moon i5 for Totem Hawks?
About time for Audiooracle to toss around one of his sales presentations for Plinius isn't it? 
Morph the Cat deheaded
I also believe the albums (speaking of which how about 1 instead of 2? - there's no need for 2) are sonically "out of balance". Perhaps that is not the correct technical description but there's no question the bottom end is somewhat unnatural and ... 
Sound Quality or Convenience?
How many folks would consider buying a preamplifier (or linestage) without a remote control? Not necessarily full function but volume and/or mute capabilities. Like air conditioning, it's hard to give up once you've had it. 
Esoteric DV-60
You beat me to the punch Guido. I have serious doubts about the DV-60 being fully broken in. Furthermore, the folks at Teac are very careful about introducing new models. I've met the Japanese engineers and I'm convinced that any new product intro... 
Esoteric DV-60
I've not had an opportunity to audition a DV-60 yet. That being said Esoteric players need at least 300 hours, IMO, to begin hitting their stride. Some customers feel they need even more time. That being said, I feel it is unfair and disingenous t... 
CDP build quality
>>Yrs ago a friend had to ship his new Cary back 2 manybe 3X's for repairs<<Years ago is not an issue today; Cary is a reputable and reliable manufacturer.Anything mechanical can fail.I wouldn't take too much stock in this post. 
Tubes or Solid State?????
>I currently have a Jadis Orch Refer, the best tube amps in the world<The best tube amps in the world huh? I'm glad this controversial issue has finally been decided. Time for a nap. 
line conditioner for amplifiers
I would think you would prefer this sound based on previous posts such as this:>>i like a dull, veiled, laid,back, boring sound capable of putting me to sleep. i hate treble and i don't like detail.<<Change of heart?BTW it's "effect" n...