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On a mission for more BASS
It sounds like you bought a Ferrari and now you are disappointed that it can't pull your motor home. 
What is the best storage for cartridges?
Nice job!!! 
The search among the great ones - 20k+ speakers
I you want a list of all $20K+ speakers, buy Audio magazines equipment directory. 
Review: Merlin Music Systems TSM mmi monitors Monitor
Nice review. As a former owner of the VSM and still an owner of the TSM, I have a lot of respect for Merlin speakers. One thing for sure, Bobby P is always there to help his customers maximize their audio enjoyment. In this day of internet email, ... 
Help Me Build a Second System For Less than $10000
10 Grand is quite a lot for a bedroom system. If you are going all out for a bedroom system, then you should go all the way and get the Devialet D-Premier which combines a preamplifier, phono preamplifier, stereo power amplifier and DAC in a singl... 
Help Me Build a Second System For Less than $10000
I would stay away from tubes for the simple fact if you fall asleep, you don't want the tube amp on all night. I would also suggest a Squeezebox Touch and a nice external dac to feed your amp. With the Spueezebox, you can access your music library... 
SLI-80 buffer tubes
Yes, tube bias only controls the the output tubes. Before you insert the new output tubes, it is good practice to turn the bias pot on the way down before powering up the unit. This will insure that your new tubes are not over bias at start up bef... 
Cary sli-80 power cord
My second system is almost identical to yours i.e. Cary SLI80F1 and Merlin TSM's. The SLI80 responds very well to tube rolling, therefore, I would only look towards improving the PC after you have experimented with tubes. I use a DIY made Acrolink... 
SLI-80 buffer tubes
No problem at all. Have fun. 
Need Cartridge Suggestion for Michell Tecnodec
I would look at upgrading your arm before the cartridge. It is easier to get better performance from a great arm and cheaper cartridge combo than a cheap arm and expensive cartridge combo. 
What is the best storage for cartridges?
Are talking about short term storage when the cartridge is out of rotation OR archiving and preserving a cartridge over a LONG period of time? 
Speaker height vs ceiling height
The size of the cabinet is not the issue; it is the position of the driver within the cabinet relative to the boundary that causes a concern. 
What is the best storage for cartridges?
Natural lght (heat) just accelerates the drying out process. 
What is the best storage for cartridges?
If the cartridge has any rubber suspension parts or other compliant materials you must guard against the material from drying out. I have heard of one audiophile who keeps his spare cartridges in a humidor. 
Hovland HP200i
I use to own a HP200. The HP200i was an update to the HP200. The most notable differences was a redesign of the power supply, AC to DC tube filament supply and changes to some passive parts. The HP200i was launched in 2009 and shortly thereafter, ...