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Speaker Suggestions for Next Move
@jbhiller   HiFi Direct is Mike O'Keefe  use my name peter from vu jade audio      
new member, some questions, need help please
All of this subjective.  Everyone hears differently,  Reviews are a guide but not the final word.  Go with what sound you like, nobody here can tell you that. Find gear within your budget.   Here are some suggestions - Line Magnetics amps are ex... 
Speaker Suggestions for Next Move
Revival Audio and then you can end your search.  
The Allure of Vintage Audio Gear
It is so simple to change the sound of an preamp or amplifier so if you have a vintage component, you can change the sound to your liking so easily.  
I listened to a pair of Audio Research Reference 330Ms
thanks but not much of a review or impressions.  I would have preferred you let us know a little more about the system, and music you listened to so if someone would go hear them, they would have a better reference point to what you heard.  But th... 
Best low budget speakers for a Levinson 383 Integrated amp
Revival speakers period  nothing can compare for the prices  
Upgrade speakers or DAC
Always source you will be amazed that when you have a great source how much better your system will sound. The speakers can only produce what is feed to them.  We have used old box speakers KLH form the 70s and found that they disappear with a bet... 
Counterpoint SA-1000 Phono Stage Issue
@jaret  The counterpoint phono stage uses a kind of hybrid technology.  The circuit uses tube section when using mm, and uses jet section when using Mc.  Unfortunately, the noise using jet is very loud.  The jet maybe aged out and no good one ava... 
CEC Belt Drive CD Transports vs Jay's Audio CD Transports
@whipsaw - they sound different because of the design and parts used. Understand that power supply is where most of the sound comes from.  If it can filter the noise of the AC, then you get a blacker background, faster transits, more detail, bett... 
CEC Belt Drive CD Transports vs Jay's Audio CD Transports
@no-regrets The CEC & Jays sound different.  It has been a long time but here is my input. I was not a big fan of the CEC TL5 transport.  My friend has an older CEC 5100(model) that he preferred for being more musical it that helps you.  The T... 
CEC Belt Drive CD Transports vs Jay's Audio CD Transports
This topic was already covered  I will not repeat the comparisons.  I will say that a really good transport and DAC to my ears always sounds better than a streamer, etc.  But not a record.  But there are several streamers that are just so good tha... 
Counterpoint SA-1000 Phono Stage Issue
yes reach me that way  
Counterpoint SA-1000 Phono Stage Issue
@jaret   you messaged me but Im blocked from getting back to you   search vujdeaudio   
Speaker stand project
@charliehorse you messaged me but Im blocked from getting back to you   search vujdeaudio   
DC Offset Issue in Don Sachs Preamp
lynn nailed it