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Another positive review of the Audio Doctor in Jersey City. NJ
Thanks...If only my money was limitless....having just purchased the speakers, I may have to wait awhile before the next major leap....tho the little Pass amp will drive these very loud, and the meters never move....How much compression I’m gettin... 
Another positive review of the Audio Doctor in Jersey City. NJ
Dave, Aside from the T + A what are you driving the Personas with effectively?What kind of power do you find they need?Just got mine and am running a Pass 30.8 with a Ref 3, and they are just breaking in.Wondering what more power might sound like,... 
New Audiogon equipment search format.
Terrible. US and Canuck Audio Mart will love this mess!! 
Revel Salon 2’s (used) or new Magico A-3 (new) ??
New finishes for Personas will be available May 10...for those waiting 
Good Used Speakers ($8K-10K) For A Little Listening Room
Any thoughts on pairing a Audio Research 75SE amp with the Persona 9h's?..Good potential match, or not?..Other suggestions welcome.. 
Amp for Paradigm Persona 9H
I probably will, but it's a tad overkill for such efficient speakers... 
Personas....7F vs 9H
dmance,Do you have any info as to what the new colors are? I'm leaning heavily towards this as well, but not completely thrilled with the current colors.The wait might be worth it!! 
Best sounding CD Players with Variable Outputs to use Direct into Power Amp?
FYI..Have a GNS Opus 21 , and last spring Steve Huntley at Resolution audio installed a new drive mechanism for the CD, and it's still in the box!Never played since he sent it back, as I have a Modwright 105 that sounds great and plays video as we... 
Is there advantage to balanced phono-preamp
Do you know of a manufacturer who makes a balanced XLR-XLR phono cable, or is any balanced cable going to work well? 
What cartridge on your VPI prime?
VPI has a list of suggested cartridge/table combos on their website. Just look in the forums section, I believe. 
Magtech amplifier over heating.
I bought one about 2 years ago...It failed shortly after I bought it, and I sent it back. Roger sent me a new amp as he was waiting for a part . The new one failed a bit later , and back it went again. It runs warm at idle, which I was surprised a... 
Where to get GNSC mod CD player repaired
Just received my Resolution Audio Opus 21 modded player back from Steve. He replaced the laser. Not sure if it was because it was an RA product and he now works for them, but worth an email.Can't hurt to try. 
Wadia 781i CD Palyer Repair Problem- Worst Service
I have a Resolution Audio with the GNS mod. I just had Steve Huntley replace the laser , as it stopped reading many discs. He is working with Resolution audio , and he might be able to guide you in getting a new laser. Just a thought. 
Advice on phono pre
Well, there is no doubt whatever about the passion members of this forum have, that's for sure!..Think it's time we all took a "Time out" , as mom used to say to my brothers and I when things got a bit intense!!I do appreciate he ideas put forward... 
Advice on phono pre
Zd542, That is a tough question. I will probably try a MC in the future, as I'm coming from a ZYX Yatra HO.For now, tho, the Sound-smith is what I'm going to use. It's new,still breaking in...