dsremer

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Shanlilng CD players
I have a parts connection level 1 plus modded shandling cdt100 which sounds great to me, I bought this player with level 1 mods and sent it back for the plus mods, never heard it in stock form. I am intrieged with some of the new high end players ... 
Used speakers $7,000-$10,000
tyler woodmere's with levinson 336(power amp) first sound mark 11(pre) It has been a long process of upgrade and change but this is the finest sound that I have ever owned.I can't say enough about the woodmere's 
Beautiful Equipment Stands?
Have you looked at Adona racks, they work well and look great 
Speakers to mate with Mac MC402 under $5k
I currently have a mac 202 which works very with Tyler Acoustics Linbrook sig moniters, I would suggest his linbrook sig system for your room. 
To Cryo tubes or not to Cryo tubes
Good queston... It was the cryo tubes( I have the same opinion without the wine) 
Is parts Connexion still in business???
Yes they are alive and well. I have a shandling being upgraded as we speak, try their toll free # 1-866-9602 
Decent reciever on a budget?
You did not include how much you can spend? I have found that B&K 305 and 307 recievers do a very nice job easy to work with good reliability. Look for a used one. 
what is the best deal you ever got on audiogon
The best deal I have recieved is the free insite and knowledge offered on audiogon and its forums. Considering the vast experence with different equipment and audio setups, the people on this site have given me an education which is priceless. Tha... 
VPI SCOUTMASTER UPGRADE TO ?
I upgraded from the Scout to the SuperScoutmaster. TO MY EARS IT MADE A GREAT IMPROVEMENT. Try Elusive Disc Inc. They offered me a deceant trade in and now offer the Super with the upgraded arm. 
What Is Best Speaker for $8000 - $10,000, used ?
Check out the discussions on the tyler woodmeres,I have a similar placement situation and have ordered a pair for myself. 
Question on Salamander Synergy system
I have 2 salamander Synergy cabinets they offer great spousal acceptance, but do not help with audio stability( foot falls with turntable). I suggest you look at Adona racks,they have much better stability. 
Tyler Acoustic vs. Paradigm
I own both the tyler ref monitor and linbrook sig monitorwhich I think are both great speakers, also I would suggest you listen to both(tyler and paradigm), If you are in the Detroit area you are welcome to listen to mine. 
Looking for an incredibly dynamic preamplifier
Again, need you a 5th recomendation FIRST SOUND after multi others the best yet. 
HRAM 3910
I own a HRAM 3910 with clock upgrade front 3 channels and cd channel upgrade. this is the best multi channel audio player that I have had in my system, (greatly bested pioneer elite 38a and 47ai) very good soundstage, nice detail and non fatiging.... 
importance of phono cartridge
I am currently using a dynavector 20xl high output, the new Airy 3x is silver with silver base also High output .48mv will attempt to keep people posted as it breaks in. Also allways interested in table and arm advice. thanks againDennis