buconero117

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My LP couldn't beat my CD, until now
LP an art forum? Silly, its all science. Matching that is. Getting the chain right is what it is all about. Glad you are on your way to better sound. 
Tube Pre-amp under $1000
A used Cayin 50. Sweet it is! 
The best amp for $2k tube, solid state or hybrid
Best sound and value is anything by Cayin. Sweet it is! 
ps3 for blu ray
Since you can directly connnect your PS3 to the internet, its blu-ray firmware updates can be done automaticaly regardless of the exact unit that you purchase. Once you start it up and it can see the internet connection it will check for the lates... 
Should I get a new amp?
New amp. Look into getting a used Cayin 100 tube amp. Great sound and great value. 
Has used prices of gear droppd, due to economy
No, you need to wait till the third quarter next year to buy. At that point the DJIA will bottom at about six thousand, un-employment will have broken 10%. The 80/60 rule will drop to about 80/35-40. That will translate to a MSRP new at $1000, sel... 
CAYIN A-100T VS. Mcintosh MA 2275
I have the 100T. I am very pleased with it. A friend had the mac and I heard it on a few occasions. To me, the cayin has the edge. I have 4 ohm ProAc's and they love the cayin. Finally, cayin is a better value. 
Steam Cleaning - RCM or not?
Steam will put VPI machines to shame, and also the Keith Monks units. Stick with microfiber clothes and be done with it. Don't put the microfiber cloths in the washing machine, it will pick up lint. Hand wash and rinse. 
do you isolate your mains distribution block?
Yes, with plain old bricks, and for me, they work best. 
Vintage Gear in NYC?
Stereo Exchange on Broadway at houston. 
HELP with Room Treatment See Slideshow
Bio-Foam Rollers. At performbetter.com, product #9020. Enjoy 
ProAc Studio vs. Dynaudio Focus
I have the 140's. I did listen to the Dynaudio and found them lacking in warmth, for my ears. But my ears are not yours. Do listen to them. 
New preamps making new claims.
There are a few vintage, classic ARC units that blow away anything currently available. Aside from ARC used units being great values, service and support in the good old USA makes them technically superior to all the new stuff. Your will not be di... 
Best speaker under $1K...... used market
Used ProAc 1sc, in black. Other finishes will cost you more. 
HELP with Room Treatment See Slideshow
I suggest, as a first step, you take the 'edge' out of the back wall by using some six inch round, 36 inch long 'tube traps', stacked, three in each corner. They stack easily without any supports. Six can be purchased for about $120. Color is pure...