cmalak

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I just started up my new turntable
What loading are you using for the Ortofon A90 cart on your phono? By the way, what phono are you using? 
Where to audition speakers in Triangle area, NC
Liquid Hifi in NCwww.liquidhifi.com 
VPI Classic - Now you have one......
Alun...did you order one with the VTA tower and Valhalla wiring? do you know what the price difference is to the base Classic configuration (i.e., with the 10.5SE tonearm)? Are a lot of people getting VTA on-the-fly and Valhalla wiring? 
Best amplifier choice under 6k for the sonus liuto
Here is TAS's review of the Liuto by Neil Gader (http://www.avguide.com/review/sonus-faber-liuto-loudspeaker-tas-199). He drove the Liuto's with the Simaudio i3.3 and Plinius Hiato integrated amps. 
Successful ARC models
I second the LS 17. 
Sterophile's not so nice review of Bryston
All the bitching and moaning about the high-end audio mags is a bit juvenile. In their current business model (ad-supported that is), customers should understand that you are not going to get an unbiased review of equipment and learn how to read b... 
My universal player is dying. Upgrade suggestions?
Oppo BDP-83SE. Genuine bargain. 
Anyone using a Lyra Delos yet?
Thx for the feedback. 
Anyone using a Lyra Delos yet?
Thx Torfinn...what phono are you using? Also, what's the rest of the amplification driving the Avantgarde's? Thank you. 
Fosgate Signature Phono Preamp
Thx for the feedback Reb1208. 
Fosgate Signature Phono Preamp
Marlon and Reb1208...how would you describe the sonic attributes of the Fosgate amp? Marlon if you could compare it to the Moon LP5.3 with PSX5.3 power supply (I have heard that phono and so the comparison would be veryy helpful). Reb1208..also in... 
Select Your Less Than Ideal System
Good point Al. 
Select Your Less Than Ideal System
C...no contest. Every time. Some people think of cabling as "tone controls" to help fix or supplement some deficiency further up the chain. But if you get the very best source, amplification and speakers that you can get properly matched, moderate... 
New audiophile looking for first speakers. HELP
Chayro...I don't disagree at all. I was just suggesting that if he wants speakers that in addition to tuneful and dynamic bass can also deliver pristine mids and highs if and when he decides to move into other musical genres beyond metal/heavy roc... 
New audiophile looking for first speakers. HELP
You can go the JBL Professional route as Chayro suggests but they will not have solid audiophile mids and highs that the other speakers on the list above have. So if you want to check out jazz or classical or blues or whatever other type of music,...