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Audia flight vs Ear 324
Shsohis , I suggest you to listen the Whest Audio PS30 RDT , probably one of the best SS phono stage available today 
Pass X1??
Dear Peterayer :-)- The X1 is trasparent exactly like the XP20 .. non more but not less- The low noise is so low in the X1 the lower noise you refer to the XP20 you can discover only by instruments and not by your ears- The more (more??? No no! ..... 
Precise pivot to spindle distance
Hello HDM,With the MintLP not only you have the best template possible but you also can discover the perfect distance between platter spindle and tonearm pivot - perfect center.For example I discovered only few turntables fitted for Rega Arms are ... 
Well recorded records ... what are your picks?
- Nora Jones - The Fall , probably the most sexy LP I own and an amost good recording too 
Pass X1??
Hello Tony,I found the XP20 better than X1 regarding soundstage definitely larger.. same height .. besides its mids are more refined than ours (I mean than our X1) and with additional warmth compared to ours.The X1 is IMHO more neutral , speaking ... 
Isolation /platform for TW Raven One
Slate here too .. about 6cm. thick and it works very wellhttp://img46.imageshack.us/img46/4412/ridotta.jpg 
Does your system do things better in the dark?
AC is less dirty during the night 
Denon DL-301MK2 VS DL-304
I don't know the DL301 but I own the DL-304 and it's a fantastic cartridge , super detail soundstage and magic mids.Pay attention to the 0.18mv. you need a great phono stage 
VPI - HR-X or a SME 20/2A
Having had the SME 20/2A with its SME V gold print I can add the problem of this TT is the arm , the base is still great.Nowadays the SME V arm is obsolete compared to the Triplanar VII UII and Graham Phantom MKIIIn fact the TW Raven One also with... 
Best Power Cord for Parasound Halo JC1's
Hi Guys,Thanks again for your suggestionsIn the end I decided to buy the Kemp Electronik AC power cables and power stripTwo Reference behind Parasound JC1's and two Plus behind Pass X1 and Whest Audio PS30RDT and a LO power cord for the turntableB... 
Speaker recommendation. have $2,500
Don't forget to consider Harbeths , expecially the new C7ESIIIDunno how much they cost in US but great speakers if you're a music lover 
Pass X1??
I agree with MacdadtexasJust yesterday at my friend Carlo house I listened his Pass Labs X20 with two Pass XA100 behind Harbeths HL5I absolutely didn't find my X1 obsolete! .. On the contrary I suspect the X1 is more neutral than the X20 (great pr... 
Driving a Thiel
I suggest Cmalak to try these "Testosterone Amps" besides his 2.4 .. maybe he 'll discover new & unespected frequencies coming from his well known speakersHappy New Year from Italy to everyOne!Curio 
Driving a Thiel
Hello smata67,I still have the Odyssey Stratos Plus but trust me with my Thiel 2.4 it doesn't sound half than my Parasound Halo JC1's do!IMHO to drive Thiels 2.4 two monoblocks like JC1's are just a good starting point.On the 2.4 brochure there is... 
Cartridge recommendations
I can tell you that I never had a hum or dance issue with a Grado Master.. (Hifiharv)Me too!I don't know what's this supposed Grado hum and dance issue