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Revelation
Has anyone else noticed the increasing number of recent threads/posts espousing value, and the advantage of lower cost systems versus higher cost systems? Very interesting how this correlates with the present economy.That is so absurd its doesnt e... 
Revelation
One of the problems I have found, in my own experience, is that some audiophiles do not look to try to maximize their existing components performance. For example, looking for better ways to isolate their turntable vs. spending 10k more to buy an ... 
Budding Audiophile in San Diego Needs Help
Thanks I plan on attending that meeting 
Cardas Frequency Sweep and Burn-In Record ?
Thanks 
VPI Scout "tweaks"
One major improvement is making sure the Cloud 9 is mass loaded for the numbered of balls you are using. For example on my scout I use 4 balls and 10lb dive weights on the plinth. It was like a componenet upgrade. 
Upgrade...Sounds great...Goes away
Well that easy, all I really need to do is believe I have a 500k system and in my mind it will perform to expectations. 
$2500 Tube Amp Recommendations
Thanks all for your responses. I went with the Consanance Cyber Monoblocks, got a good deal on a demo and its under warranty which is important. So I think I am covered, cant wait to try it out 
$2500 Tube Amp Recommendations
It seems power is a consideration, how many watts do I need to comfortably drive the speakers in a 10 x 12 room with a 88db sensitivery and a nominal imped of 6ohms? I would like the flexability of both triode and ultralinear modes but not sure wh... 
HELP with Room Treatment See Slideshow
I really dont have much option but to leave the rack where it is. I understand the room has its limitations so I am trying to make the best of a challeging situation. 
HELP with Room Treatment See Slideshow
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x32/stevengold_2007/floorplan0001.jpgPlease see link for floor plan sketch 
Question has been asked before but need more info
All tube preamp that is and ss amp 
Scout cartridge and phone preamp recommendations
Dont blow your money on expensive interconnects. Go with the Dynavector 10x5 and for a entry level preamp the Project Tube Box II isnt bad and has good enough gain for the Dynavector. They come up used every once in a while. 
Tube vs SS Amp with a All Tube Preamp
My system is as followSonus Faber Concertos (Bookshelf speakers)Granite Audio 770FP Tube PreampB and K 2220 Solid State Reference PreampVPI ScoutVandersteen 2wqThanks for the help 
Tube vs SS Amp with a All Tube Preamp
Thanks for the responses its very helpful. 
VPI Scout Upgrade Path Help
Thanks for the response. I will look into replacing the cart down the line. Does upgrading the platter from a Scout to a Scoutmaster (AriesII) as opposed to the Superplatter worthwhile?