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Why hasnt yamamoto A-o11 gotten more love?
I've had an 08-s for a year and it's a fantastic amp. Just bought the 06-3 model which uses ad-1 output tubes. Yes, one has to wait 3 months but with the right set of speakers it's a marvel of an amp. They make there own tube sockets, connectors a... 
Todays new vinyl LP's better than LP's 40 yrs ago?
All the 45 RPM Blue note, impulse and Fantasy have been almost perfect, yet 50-59 each.I have a Classic Record pressing of David Bowie's Ziggy Stardust, the original is far better than the reissue, in all ways except for pops.I take back 40% of ne... 
SP10 Mk II vs Mk III
Anyone know what are the specifications on the brass rod one would use to drain the vibrations from the SP-10's spindle? Also, how much torque?Thanks,Cr 
Distortion on Giant Steps?
Which version?Clear Vinyl 4 single sides or 2 LPs black vinyl? 
beatle remasters on vinyl?
Have not heard a word, and none in print either. 
Preamp Deal of the Century
I just found one of the Phillips E180F(SQ) tubes broken on my Grange. Any recommendations as to a substitute pair? Or should I stay with the same brand? I was happy with the sound but did find it on the noisy side. Good tube sources of late?Thanks... 
Classic Record's Super Profile II
There is this from Positive-Feedback:"Hand made"http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue40/clarity_records.htm 
Nagra VPA and Meridian 601 preamp.
Mine also do this. Try leaving on for a longer amount of time. It could also be normal. Nagra has an office here in the states. they are good at answering questions. 
Supratek and Synergistic Active Shielding
well, my grange has the inputs wired backwards at the pot.All the right channels are actually left. 
Supratek and Synergistic Active Shielding
So I found the issue was with the ground wiring on the pre, the active shielding was just highlighting the problem. Supratek is great but a bit sloppy. 
Which Power Cords: I Need Some Informed Guidance
I haven't heard anything better than fusion audio enchanters. There are a few reviews here inthe site. Cr 
Preamp Deal of the Century
Hello,Are any of you using Synergistic IC's with active shielding?I get a hum if I use them on the output section going to the amps (Nagra VPA, 50 watt, Class A). If I disconnect the shield, the buzz is diminished yet not completely removed.Thanks... 
Supratek Cabernet Preamp
Actually, it's krcovi@gmail.com 
Used LPs in San Francisco area
Garage sales 
Best Power Cord For Digital Amps
Fusion Audio sound very good on my H2O's