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Best CD between EMM Labs & DCS
Cleopatra52,Which EMM DAC & Transport are you using. Are they both Signature? 
Review: ZYX UNIverse-X-SB Cartridge
Doug,I just got my Universe setup. Your review was so positive that it "scared" me into listening to it. I heard it and fell in love. I didn't want to believe it would be so great but it is. A few questions about setup. What VTF are you using and ... 
Best CD between EMM Labs & DCS
I met someone who has both units. He prefers the detail of the DCS over his EMM unit. He considers the EMM warmer in sound (latest signature version) and a better match for a lean system. He now has them in 2 systems so I was not able to AB them. ... 
Tonearm lift at end of record - Expressimo Lift
Stevecham,Using the paperweight elevated my lift to accomodate a 3 inch platter. It should alleviate the need for a larger version. On that note, I am sure if enough people wanted one we could teamp up to get more made. 
XL or non-XL Transparent cables ???
I had both originally. The jump between Non XL & XL was very large. The MM is a further jump but with different gains. From memory the XL version had siginificantly more detail. After hearing the improvement I upgraded to all XL tech. not unti... 
Tonearm lift at end of record - Expressimo Lift
Stevecham,I am using a paper weight under mine to lift it. It should work. Look at the photos under my system page. It should give you a good idea. 
Best subwoofer for a Wilson Puppy
I use my Watchdog w. my Maxx II & before witht the WP7. I turn it off from time to time to check if I really need it. It really adds to the foundation of the music. The Watchdog comes up a lot on Audiogon. I run the crossover very low at about... 
Tonearm lift at end of record - Expressimo Lift
Remember we can buy a used fully automatic turntable for under $100. I love my lift - I have the tall version & it never fails. 
Linear Tracking or Not?, Any Experiences and Recs
Karl-Heinz,I know you love the Davinci w. the Universe. How do you like the Universe on the other tonearms? I find the Universe somethig special and different. 
Linear Tracking or Not?, Any Experiences and Recs
Whart,You have me curiuos. I would love for you to compare the Airline to a Triplanar and to a Schroder. this would be the cats meow. Now, from what I undertand the XL table is a perfect match for the airline & gives you world class sound. I s... 
Transparent Phono Cable
Sirspeedy, When it rains it pours. The good is just around the corner. Hang in there. But don't go buy anything yet until the bad luck is out of the way. Yes I am superstitious, I even back up when a black cat crosses in front of me. It seems to h... 
Transparent Phono Cable
Larry,It isn't mine. I have it on loan for 10 days. I hope it doesn't spoil me. I spent enough this year. I did get the SB weight, but the cartridge is slightly light for the Ikeda arm. I will need to add a weight to the headshell to compensate. I... 
Transparent Phono Cable
ZYX Universe is here to compare to the Dynavector. Comparison is coming soon. 2nd party impressions go the the Universe. This is hearsay based on a friend listening in someone elses system. I will be comparing shortly. It will be the ZYX Universe ... 
Tubed amps for WP7s
I will vote for the VTL 750s. And I use all the power, but it truly depends on your room size, music and prefered listening volume. The 750s aren't the last word in detail but they are the last word in musicality at loud volumes. 
VTL TL-7.5 Series II upgrade anyone?
Ngt1977,What was the complete system you heard it with. Did you compare the 2 side by side? I am very interested myself but have really overdone it this year.