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Thiel CS3.7 vs WP8?
PS: with regards to suggesting buying used, i meant it with regards to the Thiel 3.7s because by definition you will be buying used WP8s. 
Thiel CS3.7 vs WP8?
Luna...like everything else, speakers at these levels are good to excellent and their performance is more dependent on system synergy and room/speaker interaction and setup. Meaning both Thiel and Wilson speakers can be made to sound great and hor... 
Has anyone heard the VPI Classic yet
Sorry...that's because the article was first released to Golden Ear Club (GEC) members of AVGuide.com and I didn't realize that as I am a GEC member. It will be released for widespread viewing I think in a week's time I believe is the timing. So i... 
Has anyone heard the VPI Classic yet
And another review from Hifi+: http://www.avguide.com/review/hifi-plus-68-the-vpi-classic-turntable 
TD-160 tweak questions
Kojima...you will find a lot of vintage Thorens related info at this site with specific info on how to tweak/rebuild many vintage Thorens tts, including the TD160. Hope this helps: http://www.theanalogdept.com/thorens_dept_.htm 
Which new VPI Turntable?
so if one were to order the non-modified 10.5i arm with the Classic (i.e., with the VTA on the fly and the Valhala wiring), that's an $800 upcharge or is it $800 for the VTA tower and another upcharge for the Valhala wiring? 
Simaudio Supernova vs Oracle CD 1500 MK II
i have not heard the Oracle but have listened to the Supernova many time and had it in my system for a week audition with Simaudio's P7/W7 (which I was also auditioning) and I thought they were excellent together. I think you risk the Oracle not b... 
Are DAC prices reflecting sound quality?
Lewinskih01...just fyi but Berkely Alpha DAC is $5K 
Which new VPI Turntable?
By the way, the Classic has a modified JMW10.5i tonearm (modified in that it does not include VTA on the fly) but all JMW10.5i tonearms are wired with Nordost Valahala wiring. So I would not call that a differentiator for the Scout II Signature. B... 
Has anyone heard the VPI Classic yet
great feedback Suteetat. Let us know what you think of the Dynavector when you try it out. 
Thiel CS3.7 vs WP8?
Have you heard both speakers with familiar equipment? It sounds like you liked both but maybe heard them in different systems (I am assuming this is the case). It may be helpful to know what amplification and source(s) you will be using with the s... 
Has anyone heard the VPI Classic yet
Fruff1976...just curious what cart and phono have you pared up with the Classic? Also, did you audition many different carts and is the Classic revealing of their different sonic characteristics? Thx for the link to the HE Mag review. 
Has anyone heard the VPI Classic yet
Good question. I do think it's unfair to compare the Classic to the raven AC, but the way I think about it, is if the Classic tt + modified JMW 10.5 arm's primary strength is PRaT, then one should look for cart and phono stage that lends more emph... 
Has anyone heard the VPI Classic yet
new review of the VPI Classic that just came out on The Audio Beat (new audio website from Marck Mickelson, former editor at Soundstage.com, and Paul Bolin, formerly of Stereophile). Review emphasizes the Classic's rythmic and timing stability and... 
Rebuliding a Thorens TD-165
Check out:http://www.theanalogdept.com/thorens_dept_.htm