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Reverse Phase Preamp with HT Bypass
Can you hear the out of phase when playing a DVD/Blueray?Most DVD movies have no phase standard as they are mixed from a host of different sources, which contain no standardization of phase. 
Will there be a next gen. Lyra Dorian?
How about getting the cartridge retipped? Look at Soundsmith for options. 
Cables and connects for Meadowlark Kestrel II
Provide a budget, it will make the recommendations more targeted. 
Reverse Phase Preamp with HT Bypass
If you want to reverse the phase of your speakers, then your description is correct. The problem lies, is that all equipment that runs through the pre-amp’s HT bypass will now be out of phase.If the pre-amp is just used for a turntable, you can al... 
Magico S5 vs Wilson Alexia
At this price point I would certainly travel a distance to hear which speaker I prefered. 
ayre v-5xe has consistant noise after warm up
My good friend's Ayre v-5xe is dead quiet and problem free. He has owned it for just over a year and uses it daily. 
ayre v-5xe has consistant noise after warm up
Okay, the sound is coming from the amp and not through the speakers....that's not normal, send it back to Ayre. Did you try the amp on a diffeent ac circuit? 
ayre v-5xe has consistant noise after warm up
Before sending it back to Ayre, try the amp in a different system to see if you can duplicate the problem, or at a minimum, try a different preamp. You need to trouble shoot your system first to make sure that the amp is the problem. Please rememb... 
Solar Power
My cottage is solar power. Power quality is determined by the quality/condition of your deep cycle batteries and the inverter. I have had no problems with powering my system with no ill effects. 
Svetlana v. Genalex KT88 Tubes?
You should consider the new Tung Sol KT120 tubes. 
DIY upgrades to VPI platter
The VPI 19 MK IV bearing can handle the extra load of 2lbs. With centre weights, it is trial and error as you have experienced. If you want to increase the rotational mass of your platter without the need to modify your table, I would try a periph... 
Where to buy tube amp in Osaka?
Air Tight ! 
looking for a speaker posts tighting "wrench"?
I like the AQ Postman due to the fact that it is insulated, therefore, reducing the possibility of shorting the two terminals. 
VPI Classic 3 or McIntosh MT5?
I am fairly sure that Clearaudio makes the table for Mac. People who are buying the Mac table are generally people who want the table to match their other Mac components. 
Great deal? But won't ship
If you are confident that your item will sell locally, then why add the hassle of shipping?