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Totem forest And Mass loading
Jakecanada.Go ahead and mass load your speaker. The bass will tighten up and the micro and macro dynamics will astound you. There is nothing but vibrations in those cabinets that is robbing your speakers of there potential. I have about 110 lbs of... 
Best Integrated, period.
Akg ca,My recommendation to you is simply don't read this thread. It is like people complaining about TV shows or radio programs if you don't like it just turn it off and the ones that enjoy this or any thread can enjoy it. 
Turntable Swamp. . .what to buy?
I bought a restored Thorens from vinly nirvana and I am very happy. Check out some of the Thorens or have David do some mods on your AR. 
Want to try vinyl - What equipment do I need?
Check out Vinyl Nirvana for a quality TT at a fair price. 
Best Tonearm for Thorens TD-124.
SME M2-9 works great with my td125. 
Chesky Audio C-1?
Where do you live? I might be interested n buying them. 
What is the best vintage TT for new audiophile?
Skvintage,I went thru the entire process you are currently doing. Check out Vinyl Nirvana website, they completely refurbish Thoren & AR turntables. I ordered a Thorens 125TD with a SME arm all at a reasonable price. I decided on a vintage tur... 
Well Tempered Amadeus owners
Anyone? 
Who makes the highest quality tube amps?
Auntjenof2,Thanks for your detailed reply. I am going to take a serious look at the 45 & 300b amps. 
Who makes the highest quality tube amps?
auntjenof2,Which Electra Fidelity amp do you own? I was looking at the 45 or 300b? Have you been able to listen to all 3 amps?Does the el-34 have SET magic? 
Best High Efficiency Speakers for full bass tone
Lamhorn speakers with AER Mk3 drives. It lacks nothing to my ears. 
Who is the KING of MONOS?
I have read most of the replies and can't figure out why this is very little discussion about SET amps. I am currently using a 2 watt per channel mono amps which are the best I have ever owned. And yes there was a time that I had to own a huge hea... 
integrated amp w/phono & headphone
Luxman & Accuphase both offer phono stage & headphone amp within your budget. 
Grey amplifier Imports from Japan?
David12,I have heard both Luxman & Accuphase products and would be proud to own either brand. Both brands are built to last and if bought used should provide years of trouble free service. I had the Accuphase 560E class A intrgrated in my syst... 
Attention Lowther owners DX3 vs. DX4
Isochronism,Thanks for your reply. I will contact Jon @ Lowther USA for his take. I was also looking for owners who have used both drivers. My amp is a yamamoto 2a3's tubes. BTW the AER's are just as pricy as the DX4's.