dpatterson

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New turntable recommendations I have a MM-7 now
How about a VPI Scout. 
Droplet CD Player: Contacting Consonance
I echo some previous comments regarding Quest for Sound. I have Consonance Cyber 800 monos and Cyber 222 pre. No problems with service from Quest. Stephen Monte is a joy to deal with. 
Suggestions for speaker stand platforms?
I would suggest maple platorms with spikes. If you don't mind marking the platforms the spiked stands can sit directly on them. I have done this with my floorstanding Von Schweikert VR4JRs. See my system post for pictures. I would recommend Timber... 
Speaker cable options for Magnepan 1.6
Paul Speltz Anti Cables. I have a good friend with Maggie 1.6s and these cables sound great. 
Speaker cable improvements
I would agree with the above posts. I replaced much more expensive cables with Anti Cables, sold the expensive ones, pocketed the difference and never looked back. Since then I have done the same thing with Anti ICs 
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RHB Sound Design is a good recommendation 
Suggestions for a PC on my PS Audio Duet
Signal Cable has good bang for the buck power cords 
Very beginner question re: interconnects
I would echo the Paul Speltz Anti-IC recommendation. I just replaced much more expensive ICs between my preamp and cdp and was truly impressed. 
Which Boney James
I like "Shine"