bgrazman

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How to correctly use the SDS with the Scoutmaster
The biggest difference is that if you use the button on the SDS you take advantage of a voltage ramp while the record gets up to speed-a little bit easier on the SAMA. 
CD player vibration control ..................
aurios with tungsten balls 
Which speakers?
Price range? 
Nordost v MIT
I'm not sure I can help with the middle level, but I was thrilled when I moved from MH-750 biwire (with the junction box) to Nordost SPM...I have had much better luck with MIT IC's (source to preamp is where I liked them the best...). Without more... 
buyer beware of late
In addition to the # feedbak, I check the "member since"... it's hard to go back 5 years to join... 
BEST UPGRADE regardless of cost?
ARC LS-7 to Supratek Syrahnight & day. 
Used Preamp for $2000 to $3000
Supratek.You can buy a new Syrah (I guess its' replacement is the Chardonnay?) for that much (wait 6+ months) or a used Syrah or maybe Grange. The problem is usually finding them when the itch starts to itching... 
Noise-cancelling headphones recommendation
I have an old set of SONY noise cancelling "ear buds" and a set of Etymotic Research. On flights to asia (I go 5X/year) it's the sony's... in the car (when being driven) it's teh ER's (at home it's the Stax). 
Ray Brown Soular Energy XRCD?
jvc america's number is 771-420-3208 maybe they can sell direct or help... 
Ray Brown Soular Energy XRCD?
cd universe has it listed...Try to google "ray brown" "Soular Energy" and you'll get lots of choices. Or try amazon. 
What is compressed??
not familiar with your dvd player, but compression is when you limit the peak to peak height of the waveforms--in other words, there is less difference between loud sounds and soft sounds.Imagine listening to a piece of music that includes everyth... 
The logistics of audio
I think my priorities are wrong. When I moved (for work)--my sound room got smaller... But it gave me an excuse to buy new speakers (old Dunlaveys were just too big for the sound to integrate well).I never thought to buy the house around the speak... 
Cable for Gallo Ref III "sub" 2nd voice coil
Decision made:I have a length matched (with my SPM's) set of Wegryzn Special 8-Gauge Copper Slams on the way. I decided to just throw more metal at the issue (and a 60 day in home trial...).Will try to remember to update this thread, but I am surp... 
Lived up to or beyond the hype for 2005.
It's been a good year...1. Rives Level 1 design2. Realtraps Mondotraps--less bass was definitely more3. Bow ZZ-8 
Recommended Player
Bow ZZ-8 (either the original 20-bit, upgradeable to 24; or the newer 24 bit)