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Graham Phantom vs the Graham 2.2
.Hi Sirspeedy, .Yes, I happen to have one extra room if you don't mind sharing with most of the Audiogoners from the North East. Good luck digging out..At some point in the near future, I will have the benefit of hearing the Graham 2.2, Schroder R... 
What's the oldest piece of gear in your system?
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Analog Upgrade Suggestions Welcome
. At this point, I would not let set up be a reason not to own a Schroder tonearm..A Schroder is one of the true pure joys in life.. 
Graham Phantom vs the Graham 2.2
.I have not heard the Kuzma nor the Air Tangent, so I can not be any help with comparisons. .I do know that the Schroder is well worth the price (as high as it is). I will make an effort to hear both the Air Tangent and the Kuzma, but it won't sto... 
Graham Phantom vs the Graham 2.2
.I was able to hear the Phantom at a dealer back in November, but it was on a completely different system than mine (Maggies in lieu of my Sonus Faber Extremas), so I don't have a great frame of reference..The detail was incredible, the sound stag... 
Amplifier for Sonus Faber Extrema
.I have my Extremas running with a Levinson 23.5 Amp after upgrading from a 27.5 (the 23.5 is double the power of the 27.5..Has anyone compared the Levinson 20.6 versus the 23.5 running the Extremas ? I believe the that 20.6 are rated at 100 watts... 
For Lugnut & Barb (Patrick & Barbara Malone)
.A sincere thanks to Paul & Doug who pulled this all together and did most of the legwork. It is wonderful and heart warming to see so many participate and help out. .Here's hoping a few more Audiogoners will find it in their hearts to chip in... 
About Lugnut -- Patrick Malone
Hi Pat,.Well, I think about you every day and check this thread once or twice each day to see how you are doing or what friends have to say..I am quite overwhelmed with your outlook and approach to life. I am quite impressed with the outpouring fr... 
Preamp Deal of the Century
.Brian,.It is great to hear you sound so happy with your system. I agree that the 350B is the end of the path and as good as it gets..When you are in the mood and in a position, try to get a listen to a ZYX UNIverse. It is just stunning beyond exp... 
Respectfully seek some arm+cartridge advice
.Joe,.You would advise differently if you had heard a ZYX UNIverse cartridge. I am quite sure it is the best cartridge you have ever and possibly will hear at any price..Rgds,Larry. 
Respectfully seek some arm+cartridge advice
.Doug,.Send Raul your paypal email address so he can send you some money to buy the cartridges he recommends..Kevin do not let Raul's exuberance confuse you with the idea that he knows what he is talking about. He routinely dispenses wrong informa... 
Respectfully seek some arm+cartridge advice
.Grab a new ! Denon 103 or 103R Cartridge and play around with that a bit and then contemplate your next move. I would suggest staying away from buying a used cartridge - it can be quite treacherous..Rear TWL's review here on Audiogon (I listed th... 
sexiest sounding female vocalists?
.Sade...... 
Help - Mark Levinson Owners
.Rex,.I have not had good results with the Shunyata cords (specifically, the Black Mambo). It was certainly better than the stock cords, but killed the detail and left the bass very unfocused, boomy and not at all tuneful.I have had dramatically g... 
Speaker cable vs. interconnect cable length
.Icsi,.If you are going to go with long IC's, you should get balanced interconnects..