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Buying used equipment in Japan
Good afternoon, Stan,Your e-mail was received.Effusive thanks for your generosity :-)Best regards,Sam 
Buying used equipment in Japan
Hakuchosan,Thanks for extending the offer of assistance -- it is very generous :-)I don't know, at this time, if I/we can e-mail one another using AudiogoN...at least, initially.At your convenience, please try:c1ferrari at yahoo dot comBest regard... 
My experience at Acoustic Image
Acoustic Image / Elliot Midwood is truly an asset for the enthusiast :-)Thank you, Elliot! 
Buying used equipment in Japan
Hakuchosan and Sabai,Can you offer any recommendations for an agent to facilitate a transaction between the U.S. and Japan?Thanks,Sam 
Eminent Technology ET-2 Tonearm Owners
Hi Chris,The pressure gauge indicates the Wolfe-modified WISA pump operates satisfactorily; the system experiences a drastic pressure drop at the surge tank...there appears to be occlusion, there.I'd like to keep the arm; however, at some point, I... 
Eminent Technology ET-2 Tonearm Owners
When are you guys coming over? :-)Siriusly -hehe- when I had Bruce, no -- not that Bruce -- from Stereo Unlimited in San Diego set-up my deck, ET2 with VPI HW-19 Mk.IV, it sounded wonderful...I'll get back to that sound, someday!Thanks all for the... 
Analog is the new pink
@ 01-16-12: FrogmanRight On! :-) 
Best audio purchase of 2011
A Studer A-820 ;-)Happy New Year!Sam 
Getting started w/ tube equipment
Hi Botit,With respect to valves, I found/find it reassuring to obtain product from the same manufacturer as I believe critical engineering parameters should have been characterized as an element of the design gestalt.Of course, this is not fail sa... 
Which companies deserve a star for Christmas
Balanced Audio Technology, aka BAT...Victor KhomenkoHappy Holidays!Sam 
Van Alstine FET 600 R amps with Dali Megalines
Cool...a MegaLine thread!!I haven't heard of running these Dali's with Van Alstine's -- I'd like to learn more :-)Best,Sam 
Rockport Sirius III & Micro Seiki 8000 comparison
Okay...My declaration -- Following my recital recorded in glorious analog...You will never again --Boo the tenor ;-)Or Roseanne :-0 Well, this may be debatable...you may actually prefer my vox to hers - LOL. Click if you dare...you've been warned ... 
Turntable speed accuracy
Tonywinsc -- excellent post!I was thinking of the Nak TX 1000 as I contemplated your thoughts...Thuchan knows a thing or two -- about audio, I mean, hehe :-)It would be fascinating to run those tests with the TX 1000 as the DUT.Best regards,Sam 
Rockport Sirius III & Micro Seiki 8000 comparison
Hi Eckart,BTW when are you coming to Europe next time, it's time for a rehearsal...I hope...SOON!Who are we going to record?What do you think -- 15/30 ips, 1/2", two-track, no NR with one of the Studers?Yahoo!! 
Rockport Sirius III & Micro Seiki 8000 comparison
Haha, Eckart...that's a nice comment -- during our remodel, the contractors would exclaim, "Watch out! Here comes Eagle Eye with his laser!" Hehe...They're all friends.Alan, analog -- especially master tapes/dubs (if AAA) -- remain the acme for me...