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Amp for Martin logan CLS Originals
Up until now I have only considered solid state gear. Based on your feedback I might want to check out 100+ watt Audio Research tube. What do you guys think of the rogue M120 Mono blocks? Great suggestions in terms of tubes, however on the solid s... 
Amp for Martin logan CLS Originals
Halcro,"To this day, there are things that the original CLS speakers could do that I've never heard bettered by ANY speakers anywhere."I could not agree with you more! I dont't believe they are the best speaker in existence, just one of the best. ... 
Free 2.5 Hr Audiophile Movie Youtube , MUST SEE
Note: Click on the link to view. It works, despite not displaying correctly. 
How to find Good Pressings
UPDATE: couple of my findings. ECM: Old jazz stuff is killer however I almost fell like I shouldn't day so...perhaps this is why this didnt pop up in the forum so SSSSSHHHHHHHHHH. Rhino: has done good with their reissues.Sundazed: Amaing reissues.... 
TUBE NOOB: ADVICE NEEDED ON REPLACEMENT TUBE
UPDATE: Got a wack of NOS tubes and I am happier then ever, after little consideration I agree that changing the design in this case would have been a lost cause and probably would have not yielded better results. The design includes a very unique... 
Turntable Upgrade Advice
Went with VPI HW19, I am very happy! 
Technics SL1200 Cardas REWIRE Shielding
Your guys are right, wand is the shield. Ground is soldered to end of wand, inside the tube. and follows itself down into base. Thanks guys. Recently switched to a VPI HW19 and I am loving it. 
Vibrating Woofer, old tubes?
Bench tested absolutely flawless!! I am happy, it was the tubes, got a wack of news ones experimented with rolling and problem is 100% fixed. I am happy to say the least. Thanks for helping me out, guys. 
Totem Sttaf Driver?
No answers, However I found it it uses HI-VI proprietary drivers built to totem custom sepcs. anyone else with this issue should contact totem. 
Will Old MAC outperform Cambridge 640 Azur V2?
UPDATE: The Cambridge is long gone, sold! However I strongly advise this amplifier as a good first amp. Dollar for dollar it is hard to beat it, I have seen them on the used market for $300. It is difficult to find another comparable amp for this ... 
Ortofon 2M Red Not Happy Need advice
Pre is good, Cartridge not so much. 
Any feedback on the just released Hendrix albums
Yeah, I paid $18.00 for the album @ HMV, yes they have vinyl these days! New song, Valleys of neptune, is okay. Its always refreshing to hear some new jimi. The spotlight is on the version of red house on the album, KICK @SS. I not sure if the alb... 
Mcintosh C28 VS C712 Modern Vs Classic
I have also certainly encountered the elitist attitude that seems to be common to McIntosh dealers. Though I must say my encounters with McIntosh labs have only been positive, thier service is impeccable. Nonetheless, this has nothing to with how ... 
Mcintosh C28 VS C712 Modern Vs Classic
I have heard only the very best new tube gear from mac, and the old classics like the 275, so I am not fully aware of how audiophile or unaudiophile the rest of their product offerings really are. That said, I really like the sound of the C28, and... 
Mcintosh C28 VS C712 Modern Vs Classic
Thanks, BTW what is: "Creek remote volume control" googled and got nothing? Audiophiles don't like mac? Since when? I guess I am not an audiophile.