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Luxman PD-441 Needs Service
You might PM 213cobra about it. I'm told he knows the PD-441/444 inside out. 
Luxman PD-441 Needs Service
Have all the original electrolytic capacitors been replaced? This should be done as a matter of course to ensure stability, and may even solve the problem. 
How good is the Obsidian plinth of Technics SP10 ?
I've got an SP-10 MK II with the original obsidian plinth, dust cover, and EPA-100 tonearm. It is not yet set up. I'm toying with several options for an alternative plinth, but the answer may be as simple as keeping it stock except for filling the... 
Best Sounding new releases 2015
Steve Wilson 'Hand. Cannot. Erase.'My Morning Jacket 'The Waterfall.'Mountain Goats 'Beat the Champ.'Father John Misty 'I Love You. Honeybear.' 
2-Way Advice: Magico S1,YG Carmal,Diablo Utopia
PBN, that's an interesting gambit both for AJ and for Elac. Elac's venture in North America may either succeed or suffer a fate similar to Renault, Peugeot, or Alfa Romeo. 
Esoteric X-01 versus Oppo 105 Darbee for CD audio?
Dogs tend to do that once, then adjust and go back to sleep. 
Is Vinyl Worth It
Absent a great vinyl source, you'll never understand that most of audiophile nervosa is dissatisfaction with digital. 
2-Way Advice: Magico S1,YG Carmal,Diablo Utopia
Keithr, that's interesting news. He was still with TAD at CES in January. When & where did he go? 
Looking to hear new systems in New Jersey
Sapien, is that Boris Badenov? 
Your last concert was to see who and when?
Television, reunited at the Stone Pony this winter. Wow. 
2-Way Advice: Magico S1,YG Carmal,Diablo Utopia
I'd look no further than a late model Merlin VSM. It's the last surviving component in my changing system, and whatever replaces it won't be a two-way. 
omnidirectional sound
I only heard the $15k 187 lb. TLS-1. It is the purist version, with a single 3" voice coil and 12" hybrid titanium/aluminum/paper cone. The entry-level $6.5k TLS-5 with 8" driver is a two-way.At this show I commuted frequently between the MBL 111 ... 
omnidirectional sound
Just had a long listen to two HHR Exotic Walsh models at Axpona. There was also a vintage Ohm speaker at the show. Dale Harder's HHR was among the best rooms at the show. 
Anyone have experience with Vinnie Rossi LIO?
Well, Rossi was using Harbeths at the show. I haven't heard the others, but can't imagine Harbeths sounding much better. 
Anyone have experience with Vinnie Rossi LIO?
I just had a listen at Axpona. Very impressive.