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review iPhono 2
audiofunYou read my mind.  I was about to ask if burn in would be helped by leaving the iphono2 on full time.  I have a reverse RIAA burn in device coming.  Picked up off that famous auction site.  It's made in China ... effectiveness and durabili... 
review iPhono 2
audiofunThanks very much.  I'll get the 6x32mm fuse.  Happy to know heat is not an issue.  Regards,Doug 
review iPhono 2
AudiofunI've had my iphono2 since yesterday and have run it for about four hours.  I'm very surprised at how good it sounds being so new.  But the thing runs very hot, almost to hot to touch.  I dont understand why.I have a Pyramid coming and the ... 
review iPhono 2
Audiofun,Can you confirm whether large or small 6.3 slow fuse is for the Pyramid?I just ordered the Pyramid and small fuse today and it looks like I may be getting the wrong size fuse.  If so, I'd like to order the large immediately.please advise ... 
New Technics SL 1200 GAE
audio fun,Thanks for your post, the LPS you suggest intrigues me.  Honestly, I'm disappointed that any kind of modification is needed to overcome what i believe shouldn't be there ... brightness.  Do you recommend running in manual until 700 hours... 
New Technics SL 1200 GAE
Atmosphere,I own the SL-1200G  and find it bright.  Fremer and others on the net also find this artifact.  Not on every recording but many.  I'm intrigued by the Tri Planar, once owned and loved one.  Would the Tri-Planar sound warmer on the SL-12... 
Blue Note reissues
A friend of mine moved to France and I have been receiving all of his Music Matters and Acoustic Sounds Blue Note reissues. Before forwarding them on to him, I examined and listened to every one so if any were defective I could secure a replacemen... 
Fozgometer?
I had a very similar experience as Gjrad. My ears, friends ears something not right. I own the Fozgometer too and used it to dial in azimuth. What was not right now is!!! The Fozgometer works well and I've now adjusted azimuth on three other cartr... 
Tips on Buying Quiet Quality sounding LP's
In my experience, buying new LP's is an expensive risk. Sadly, the sound quality of at least 50% of new LP's I have purchased is simply awful. One example is Ray Brown's Soular Energy, on the Pure label with two "pretty" red LP's, is simply unlist... 
esoteric x-01, ux-1 etc reliable?
Regarding Audiofeil - Someone recently posted that Bill has been "nasty lately". I noticed that too but not just lately. Mocking, disdainful comments and sardonic humor can't hide an innate bitterness. These frequent attacks upon forum members are... 
APL NWO-2.5T A Review of a Classic CD Player
John, I said it over at the asylum.This is the best review I have ever read. All paid reviewers should read it and learn what you have given me - the tools to become a better listener. 
Homemade floor protectors -- advice needed
I use granite slabs (1/2" or 5/8" I believe) cut so there is a 1 1/2" border around the speaker bottom or footprint.Self adhesive felt sheets were applied to the granite bottoms to protect the floors and enable the speakers to slide easily across ...