dennislowe

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DR9 Classe preamp vs. Audible Illusions 3 preamp?
The Modulus' phono stage is much better than the one in the B&K. Made sure to get some new tubes though. 
Bryston vs. Plinius
I auditioned the Plinius SA-100 III and a Bryston 4BST. The Bryston sounded very clean and accurate, but a little bright. The Plinius was very smooth and had great bass. I liked the Plinius more. 
What's under YOUR CD player?
I use a maple cutting board from Bed Bath and Beyond. My cd player is supported by three tip toes on top of the board. 
Whats the BEST audio site :
For DIY - http://www.diyaudio.comFor buying/selling - http://www.audiogon.comFor discussion of high-end audio - http://www.audioannex.com 
Electrical outlet upgrade worth it?
Yes just do it. Hubbels are good, Acme is better. Heck the Pass and Seymour $5 outlets are good too. Anything is better than the cheapo outlets everyone has. 
How long do you keep a component?
I kept my old Kef speakers for the longest time and upgraded everything else. I always try to keep a component for at least six month to see if I like it. Cables are fun to try. Preamps are fun too. Amps are heavy and so are speakers - not fun. Tw... 
What of your gross annual income is your system?
What's annual income? I think I used to have something like that before I got into this crazy hobby, but I don't remember now. 
LP mailers
I second http://www.bagsunlimited.com. Good prices and great service. You can get other LP mailing supplies there too. 
Static problem? Try this
I spray anti static spray near my rack and on the floor below my cables. Better soundstage and less bright sound.