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SME 10 or Aries 3 with SME IV
sme 10, no contest. However, I suggest a new one. Why compromise if you are into getting the best sound. SME IV is will disappoint. Also, you need to get the super platter for the Aries 3. Again, anything else would be a compromise that you will h... 
How much should I spend on a cd player or universa
$60, buy a Sony 595 refurb from the SonyStyle site. It beats some $5K players. What have you got to lose, $60 - no as sony will come pick it up and give you your money back. Things just don't get better then that. DVD? I don't have a clue. 
Periphery Record Rings
When all said, the only way to determine if the ttouter will work for you is to try it. All different TT's will react differently. TTouter offers a full refund, with no restocking fee. You are out the in and out bound shipping. It's worth the try ... 
What components are manufactured in the U.S.A.?
It is all about 'content', not design and build. It is rumored that BO is planning to enact legislation that would require everything sold in the USA to state what % of the product is manufactured in the USA. So, since my beloved Rice Krispies, ar... 
Should I be worried if buying a 5-6 year old CDP?
yes. Best bet is to buy a sony refurb 595 for $60 on the sonystyle site. If you don't like it they will come and get it for free. How can you go wrong? This way you compare and you decide. 
Professional Turntable Setup In NJ
What does Nick charge for a setup, in home call? 
Brick or Carpet?
Telephone pole insulators are the way to go. They work. It leaves you to decide on creative ways to mount them. Of course the WAF comes into play, so just don't go screwing them into the drywall studs for the telephone pole affect. 
VPI Scout cart pairing
I second the Denon 160, great sound and value. 
Researching solutions for purchasing a system
If tubes you want, look at the Cayin & VAS offerings. Great sound, value, both in initial purchase and resale. 
Pro's/Con's Of audiophile TT
Please consider moving up to a used, mint condition Denon 47F with a Denon 103 cartridge. Pick up a must. The convenience of autolift, repeat and button arm control will give you the sonics of a VPI, at much lower cost. I have this unit, and also ... 
Speaker for low volume listening with high WAF
You'll be sorry. Once you been to wilsonland, nothing will work. So, I guess you will be joining the headphone crowd. My sympathies. 
Review: Sony SCD-XA5400ES CD Player
Details, details, details. Are you using HDMI outputs or RCA? It seems a steal, especially since you can easily try it and send it back if not pleased, with no hassle. Since Sony controls the chip design, it will be hard for the other players to c... 
Anyone know of a good repair place for a Revox A77
If you are in the Metro New York Area, you might consider New York Factory Service. They are great experts in reel to reel, most in the Teac product, for which they brought out their east coast service facility when it closed. They were employees ... 
COnverting Audio Equipment Voltage From 110 to 220
manufactuer must do if the UL warrant is to surive, otherwise you can have a major fire. 
Best Sounding Monoblocks in $900-$1500 Range?
used VAS