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Maintenance on Hafler DH200 & DH101
On the DH 200 thak off the cover and find the MOSFET outputs. Take out the 2 screws and slip the MOSFET out of the socket. Clean all connections and slip the MOSFET back in ,put in the two screws and move on to the net output device. These have pr... 
upgrading caps -- easy to do?
I upgraded the caps in my areius a couple of years ago. I talked to a tech at martin logan and he gave me the values of the inductors and said replacing the caps would be a great idea because they could not use premium componets at that price poin... 
DIY mesh sleeve
Parts express. It's called Tech flex. Comes in all sizes and colors. Partsexpress.com 
Dolby Digital Jitter Bug
Copied this from Stereophile review.This Mk.II DIP 24/96 handles 24/96 signals and passes all digital surround formats, including AC-3 and DTS. And it includes a new AC input filter that Monarchy claims blocks "all" external noises from the AC lin... 
Dolby Digital Jitter Bug
Monarchy Audio DIP Classic - 24/96 Digital Interface Processor (DIP) A great, inexpensive add-on to any CD or DVD digital system employing separate transport and DAC. Works particularly well with the MSB DAC products. Smooth out nasty digital hars... 
Dolby Digital Jitter Bug
Monarchy 24/96 passes dolby digital and DTS. I used one for a while but ultimated switched to theta DaVid. 
Good but Cheap Treatments for Flutter Echo
rigid fiberglass covered with material. Looks good and is much more absorbent than foam. 
Power amp choice
Just bought HPA-2 last month. I also use the AVP and I'm VERY satisfied. Probably some synergy there. 
What is more important ? Need some advice.
EVS Ultimate attenuators 
Is there any DVD not CD transport
Yes. Theta DaVid and Carmen are transports. I have a DaVid and it is very good on cd's. Much better than the Data Basic 2 that I compaired against.Both are much better than the sony DVD player I was using. 
Bowie 24 bit remasters....
Is there a Remaster of "Let's Dance"? 
I need help with a Sumiko Premier MMT tone arm .
You can easily make a new mounting template so you can drill a new armboard.That is if you still have it mounted and can measure the distance from the spindle to the center of the mounting hole. If that is not an option, several turntable manufact... 
Preamp Isolation Cones Without Going NUTS
If you would to try solid brass machined cones, audio concepts sells them with removable 1/4 X 20 threads. Eight of these cost only $29. I use them under amp preamp and cd with good results. 
Revel M20 vs New ACI Saphire 3 ?
I too have M-20's and love them. However you must be willing to have patience and set them up properly or they may seem too analitical. As for the stands I second Warren. The revel stands aren't the greatest. I just finished building a new set and... 
looking for a dvd transport
The Theta DaViD is very good as a cd transport. I use one with a proceed AVP. Replaced a Data basic 2, simplified my system and have better sound. Can be had at or near your price range.