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Cable for Nola Minis in SS system
My system consists of a Onix XCD-88 player, and a Qinpu A1.0x integrated. I had previously been using a set of Wasatch copper cables and had no problems with the highs as I do now. The reason I changed them was that they were bi-wire and the Nolas... 
Any Spendor owners in Hawaii?
Thanks for the suggestion. I'll try it except do you have a link for it? 
Nola Mini, Anyone with opinions on them?
Hi Cleaneduphippy,Great sign-on by the way! Yeah, I pretty much found out about that from other posts on the net, and when I visited the nola site. Greece you say? Hmm, unfortunately no plans to go there anytime soon. If you do (or if you come acr... 
Opinions on ACI Sapphire XL
Wow, once again, only positive reviews! Now only if I can find a used pair to pick up. Someone list a pair!!! In the meantime, what gear are all of you running with the Sapphires? My system is pretty modest, the integrated runs at 100w.Thanks,Autre 
Music Hall CD25, Onix XCD-88, Rega Planet; Others?
I thought I would update this post since I've finally made a purchase. After going through numerous reviews, forum discussion posts, and emails to owners of each, I laid the cash down for an Onix XCD-88. The warmth and top-loading of the Rega real... 
Music Hall CD25, Onix XCD-88, Rega Planet; Others?
True, true. Good point Viridian, and thanks for mentioning the Philips info; I really didnt know about either, so its all new to me. You are correct about weighing the cost of repairs with the cost of another unit, after all that is the impetus fo... 
Music Hall CD25, Onix XCD-88, Rega Planet; Others?
I just found out from the Rega repair tech in Cal that Sony no longer makes the laser units for CD players, which means that ends supply for a huge amount of older players of numerous brands. He advised me to stay away from older players (that use... 
Music Hall CD25, Onix XCD-88, Rega Planet; Others?
Thanks Dave, glad you're on vacation, hope you're having a nice time. Thanks for the information. Now all I have to do is go out and actually purchase a player! Clint. 
Music Hall CD25, Onix XCD-88, Rega Planet; Others?
Thanks for the info Armstrod. Sounds like the same thing is happening with my Adcom. Hopefully I can pick something up before it completely gives out. Well, now there are 3 reccomendations for the Onix. Its sounding pretty good. I auditioned a Mus... 
Music Hall CD25, Onix XCD-88, Rega Planet; Others?
Hi Italian Dave,Thanks for your info too. You basically were looking at the same models I'm considering, so I'm glad you threw your 2 cents in! Did you change the op amps yourself, if not, can you tell me where you got it done? Wow, posting the qu... 
Music Hall CD25, Onix XCD-88, Rega Planet; Others?
Mechans, thank you kindly for your food-laced reply, I know my wife would be drooling right now if she read it. I definitely appreciate your honest opinion on the Rega and the Music Hall. I've also gone over some of Trelja's old threads on players... 
Music Hall CD25, Onix XCD-88, Rega Planet; Others?
Viridian, Philojet, thanks for your opinions, it does help. For both of you, is the Planet that you have the original, or the 2000? Viridian, your post was great; I've also read some others that I believe were yours on this topic. One of the probl... 
Lenco L75, L78 derivatives, any good?
Hi Jlin,Thanks for all your info. I've spent the last several days poring over the site you mentioned, as well as others. Do you, or anyone else, know if the model numbers of the Benjamin and Bogen models were kept consistent with the Lenco versio... 
Lenco L75, L78 derivatives, any good?
Thanks Jlin,By chance, have you compared the two tables at all? I've been looking at some of them, but because of the mat and metal housing, it sure looks funky compared to the more sedate and stately black mat and wooden plinth. Its good to know ... 
Best sounding,reliable, tube amp below $700 used
Well, my system now is comprised of an Adcom GFP-750 preamp, and PSB Alpha speakers, but I will be replacing the PSB with Revel M12s in the near future.As for amps that I've heard, I really havent heard that many, but I have liked the sound of the...