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Has anyone Upgraded their ARC preamp
One more thing. The LS-25 MkII is I think when ARC switched over to the 6H30 tubes in its preamps from 6922s. Does your LS-25 MK I pre have 6922 tubes in it? It could be that you just don't like the 6H30s vs 6922s. Just guessing here. Many folks w... 
Has anyone Upgraded their ARC preamp
Taters...I used to own the LS-26 and upgraded to a Ref 3. I did not think the LS-26 was mechanical. In fact I thought it was very musical. And the Ref 3 has the same sonic signature as the LS-26 but just gave you more of everything the LS-26 deliv... 
I know this has probably been discussed...
A lot of the current audiophile reissues from labels like Music Matters, Analogue Productions, Mofi, and even mass market labels like Warner Bros are puttting out jazz, rock and pop reissues that are sourced from the original master analog tapes. ... 
ARC VS60 bias
Jazzgene...that should not happen at all. Did you call ARC? If you bought this through an authorized dealer, you should be able to get the unit replaced or fixed so that there is no hum. 
Wave Kinetics Isolation products
I found the pricing. Thx 
Wave Kinetics Isolation products
Can you give us a sense for how much the A10-U8 and 2NS go for? Also who carries the product? 
VPI motor popping noise upon startup/shut off
check out this thread: http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?htech&1286763065. Exact same problem. I believe there was a way to fix this in there if I remember correctly. Good luck. 
Changed Speaker Placement NOW BOOMY
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ARC VS60 bias
I should use my ear to judge...Not when it comes to tube biasing. I would call ARC and reconfirm that it should be biased at 60 vs. the 65 it was shipped at. Normally, tube bias will drift with inital use but since they came set at 65 when ARC sen... 
Who has heard the ARC DSI-200?
A few comments here but hopefully you get more: http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?aamps&1253252929&read&keyw&zzdsi200 
new speaker for shindo amps - 70 watts
Devore speakers are a great match for Shindo gear. Given your room size, I would go for the Devore Reference Silverbacks ($15Kish). The other option in that same price range that should match nicely are Verity Leonores. I am sure there are many ot... 
experience with Bryston BDA-1 ?
What format is your music stored in on your PC? It could also be the settings on your PC depending on the operating system you are using (Windows XP, Vista, 7, etc...). I would suggest going to Computer Audiophile (www.computeraudiophile.com) and ... 
Monitors for a small room - please help
Monitor speaker suggestions or monitors and amp combination suggestions? Budget? 
Focal Utopia monitors: Diablo vs. Micro Be
Will your friend's friend not make them available for an audition? This way you can decide for yourself. 
Opinions on ARC DS450?
Hopefully we will get some DS450 owners chiming in.