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To Linn and Theta listeners...
When I purchased my Theta Miles I auditoned quite a few other CD players, the Linn among them. I am not trying to bash Linn but the sound from the Theta was soooooo much better, beat the Linn in every respect. The Linn stuff feels cheap too.... I'... 
Cartridge suggestions for around 2K
If I do seek out a used cartridge,how do I judge it's condition? Are there ways to tell how much mileage a cart has or if it has been abused (aside from the cantilever being ripped off)? Thanks all for your insight. Chris 
ARC LS25MKII VS Classe 47.5 Pre-Amp
I have an ARC based two channel setup with LS25II, Ref. phono, and VT200 into Martin Logan Prodigy's. It sounds great to my ears, in fact I have not heard anything I have liked as well anywhere. My A/V system is Classe SSP-75 into Cav-150, it does... 
Cartridge suggestions for around 2K
It was this Salvatore guy who got me wandering about new carts in the first place. If nothing else he does make one think a little further into the audio journalism scene and the opinions/views we Audionuts seem to take as gospel. I find him rathe... 
Any experience with Dynavector carts???
Thanks for the responses all. The ARC does have a built in Jenson transformer to give it 69db of gain, I am thinking that should be enough for most if not the lowest output MC's. The Grado sounds really good and the.5mv output into the ARC does fi... 
Phono-Pre Suggestions ?????
I have used a Sonic Frontier phono pre (the SFP-SE) and liked it a lot. It has switchable gain and loading is adjustable too. All in all a nice pre, it was stereophile A rated component if it means anything to you. I see them for sale on A-gone fo... 
Aries owner, what isolation device do you use?
Rec. How much did the Silent Running cost, if you don't mind me asking? Anyone tried a non-active Vibraplane? 
Cartridge suggestions for around 2K
Thanks all for responding. I have heard some good things about Dynavector (the XX-2, DRT, etc.) anyone have any experience with these carts? 
Theta Miles against Jolida JD100
Never heard the Jolida but the Theta Miles rock's. 
How does the Jolida JD-100 compare to...
Last year I purchased a Theta Miles (balanced version). I compared it to the Arcam FMJ, Cary, ARC CD3, among others. I thought the ARC was the most refined and best of the bunch, but the Theta was real close. It even had a better bottom end to my ... 
What is your listening room like?
Rives,Thanks again.....cmo 
What is your listening room like?
Rives can you explain further about the "multiples of my room dimensions"? I figured 15x20 was O.K. I should also say that my celing will actually have a slope from 8 feet to 10? I will check out your web site and the book you mentioned. Any furth... 
1950-2000: The Top 25 Singer/Songwriters
1.Robert Johnson2.Muddy waters3.Chuck Berry4.Bobby D.5.John Lennon6.The Boss7.Paul Mcartney8.Buddy Holly9.Kieth & Mick10.Townes Van Zandt11.Randy Newman12.Hank Williams13.Lefty Frazell14.Peter Case 15.Steve Forbert16.Cole Porter17.Carol King18... 
So you're an audiophile - are you also a musician?
I have been playing professionally for about 15yrs now and have three independent label releases. I have played in bars and small halls with my bands and solo. I grew up in my fathers club in Ohio and was fortunate to see people like Taj Mahal, Jo... 
Advise on phono cable please
Has anyone tried or compared the Nordost Quattrofills to others?