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Original VPI Aries vs VPI classic 3
Hey, I too have the original,with SDS and the Black Diamond Racing pucks (made for the Aries). It sits on an inch of granite, suspended on inverse steel spikes. The 10.5 has a Clearaudio Victory MC. Great sound, great value in the used market. I p... 
Storing CDs to play... Carousel?
Best to get two of the Sony changes. The hold 300 disks each and can be chained. On sale now at the SonyStyle outlet for $150 each. 
Turn table
Best to get a used Denon 47F, and Denon 103 cartridge. $500 should do the trick. Great sound, great value. What is the catch? Well, must find one you can pick up and test before handing over the cash. You will waste your time and money if the sell... 
What will audiophiles do, used black or new gray
Hence forth, all equipment will be issued with at least six different color plates. What colors would you like? 
Groove Note Records Announces 1'st R2R Titles
As always, it should be about the music. So, best to check out the cd of the music, before committing $600. I have a few high quality R2R re-issues, but I have found unless you are really into the music itself, you will be disappointed. 
Recording quality by decade
In all decades their were few great engineers that produced great recordings. They knew how to put the tape machines, mics and processors together an make outstanding recordings. Sadly, they never got the recognition they deserved. 
Old tube versus new tube gear
Look into the Cayin/VAS line of tubes. These are all new, great sound, great value. Most of the units designs are knockoff's of the classic legacy tube units of Marantz and McIntosh. You get great old designs done in state of the art parts. I have... 
Valve amplifier choice
Look into the Cayin line, great sound, great value. 
Tributaries??
Seems you are falling for 'false gods', worshiped at the alter of high end audio stores. Best to pick a few cables, Tributaries on loan from your dealer at no charge. Also, buy a moderate priced set from monoprice dot com. Now your ready to do som... 
Is there a perfect speaker?
No, just as there is no 'perfect' music. But don't lose hope, perfect listening will not require a speaker in the there after. All things will be perfect, thank goodness. 
turntable location
The last place you want to place a turntable is between speakers. While any rack, baring an electron microscope platform, will add vibration, it is the least of your problems. What will 'excite' your turntable more so is the acoustic energy that f... 
K2 HDCD Recordings
Which is the best media version of Blue that you have heard/ 
Oppo Customer Service Review
Oppo will be on my short list for a new player. Well done. 
NEW REVIEW SITE LAUNCHED: www.servingthemusic.com
Just another guy in the tank for his advertisers. Shameful. 
Modwright Oppo 105
Warm Sound? Guys, these mods, no matter what tubes your are using, just shape the sound to some ones definition of 'warm', nothing 'natural' about it. Best to return to equalizers.