cleeds

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Essence Electrostatic Speakers...A Bold Statement
It's just hype, which is nothing new, and no worse than the "Perfect Sound Forever" claim. 
Best cartridge match for my Phono Preamp
" ... finding a cart to match a phono stage is doing it in the wrong order. Find a great cart ... that you love, and then match your amplification to that."I don't think that makes any sense because cartridges have a limited lifespan. If you choos... 
Infinity IRS Betas Make Loud Noise When On
I am not sure that there is anything awry with your system. The servo-crossover should be turned on before the bass power amplifier(s). When first switched on, the red "power on" indicator should illuminate, and the green "servo on" should come on... 
tonearms with VTA-towers for true "VTAF"
"Dover's point about the ET2 continuously adjusting to keep constant p-to-s distance as the record plays seems unique and rarely discussed. That' s all I'm saying.Sorry, Sbank, I'd misunderstood your point. Thanks for clarifying! 
tonearms with VTA-towers for true "VTAF"
"you are missing the point here...we are talking about a variable that isn't adjustable on any tonearm that I know of. Funny, I haven't seen this particular issue discussed in the last 12 years on audiogon!"Sbank, I don't know what you're saying h... 
Heat heat and more heat??
Have you checked your electrical service? What's the voltage? What's the power factor? 
Bryston BDP-1 or Upgrade transport?
There's no answer to your question. You are comparing apples to oranges. These two products perform different functions. 
Which cartridge in a Nottingham Analogue?
"I have decided that the cartridge is the first choice and therefore priority and if I have to change phono amp to accommodate it so be it. "Rob I think you have this backwards. If you're considering a new phono preamp, the time to buy it and get ... 
Any comments on DAC directly to Power amp with no
If use any analog sources, you need a preamp. 
arc ref3 phono stage
The Ref 3 is a line stage only. 
Component cable for long runs
Sakie70, what makes you think HDMI circuits are especially fragile and subject to electrical overload? 
Looking for a subsonic filter.
If you have to use a rumble filter, the best place to put it is between the phono preamp and line stage, IMO. 
Woofer pumping WHY??
I've been following this thread closely. It is so exceptional that I'm really surprised the moderators haven't included it in the "Best Of" category. 
jriver install / playback problems
You're likely to get the best answer to this by posting your query to the JRiver user forum: http://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php It is a very active site with many knowledgeable users.JRiver and iTunes do not play well together. They are rea... 
receptacles
What is the "problem" that you're trying to correct? What equipment are you using other than these special receptacles?