buconero117

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Sound room flooring advice needed
Floating will have a higher resonance then a glue down installation. How much difference is hard to tell given their are other surfaces in the room that will affect the end result. Please consider going with carpet, for in the end that surface wil... 
Goodtube integrated
Any Cayin, new or used would work well. Great sound, great value. 
Let's Talk Audio Companies
Well, if want to see what audio abuse is all about, you must go to Lyric. Caution, only those that bring there bank book of their smartphone app that can show a six figure balance will be admitted. 
Tonearm with removable head-shell
The Denon 47F has a removal head shell. 
Manufacturer Repairs? What is a reasonable time?
Maybe none. If the unit is under warranty, most will simply replace it and later sell the unit, repaired, as 'B'Stock. 
Anthonyn Cordesman on Edward Snowden
Government work, very well paying, has supported Anthony his entire life. I am sure it made him a better reviewer. 
collection shipped overseas
Pack each record in a separate box that can be found on the Uline site. Best way of shipping. In any event, your venture will be expensive, maybe as much as $5.00 each. 
New VPI anti-static mat for Classic Platter
Harry is at it again, lightening your wallet that is. Many other mats would work, at much less money. Harry makes a great product, it is just not a value. 
Rack for System and CD player recommendations
CD player must be an Oppo. Great sound, great value. 
Tube Mono-Block Recommendation
Look into the VAS line at the cayinusa web site. I have them and drive proac's. Very pleased. 
Manufacturer Repairs? What is a reasonable time?
Six weeks, which is Sony's time frame. Hopefully, unless it is still under warranty, you have put a 'stop loss' amount on the repair cost. Otherwise you leave them an open ended repair order, which never works out to your advantage. 
Most demanding passages for a turntable & system
Plenty of test records out there that can give it the 'ol acid test'. 
Please Help Ambient Bass Resonance
Acoustic energy is one possible reason, assuming the condition only exists when music is actually being played. Find a way to acoustically shield the equipment as a test. 
How Good Is A Marble Slab at Deadening Vibration
Depends. The term 'deadening device' speaks to resonance frequency, and all 'things' have a resonance frequency. Resonant frequency of materials is a function of mass, shape, and modulus of elasticity, not just the material itself. As relates to '... 
Reviewing the Reviewers - and the decline of HiFi
The general business of car reviews is as corrupt as those of audio reviewers. I have a neighbor who is a car reviewer, she does about 60 reviews a year. Never anything negative. My talks with her confirm, be always positive or you will be put out...