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Maestro AC outlet
50jess, Audiofeil was not being serious with you in his praise of Maestro. 
Just Turned 50...
I'm 57 and think my hearing is still good. I will still play my music low and enjoy it. 50 is nothing! I'd love to be 50 again Tabl10s! Happy Birthday 
A wind-up Phonograph made by Micro Seiki?
The description in your original post sounds like an antique, so my suggestion to have it appraised was for an antiques dealer. But in looking at your picture, I don't know that my suggestion was appropriate. You might want to have the high-end pa... 
Is theRega Saturn a major upgrade over the Apollo
The good thing about all the DACs mentioned is you can audition in your system, hear the performance and return within 30 days if dissatisfied. If only that were true for so many other audio components. In the majority of gear, you buy it, you own... 
Live Music To Get You Into The Holiday Spirit.
Talented family! The choirs sound good too! Merry Christmas! 
Is theRega Saturn a major upgrade over the Apollo
No experience here, but I've read about the Rega DAC, and using the Apollo as a transport, that fellow's opinion was that it surpassed the performance of the Apollo and Saturn players.A big plus is that you can audition the Rega DAC, and if you do... 
Too many DAC decisions
With the plethora of DACs on the market it's very difficult to choose one just as it is with other high end equipment. (without being able to connect it and hear in your system) You can't know what a DAC will do in your individual system. But with... 
EE Minimax Plus DAC vs. Rega DAC
The question is simple: Have you done any experimentation with the Minimax Plus in SS and tube mode or done any tube rolling? What did you hear? In the end there's just one person to please and that's you! 12-07-11: RobbobRegarding your question t... 
A great shipping tip for all Merry Christmas
Ditto, I've used freightcenter.com with good results. 
How Many Audiophiles Have Do You Know?
Never met one unfortunately. 
Maestro AC outlet
I made 4 changes to my system over the past 6 months and the sonics have become more refined, better separation of instruments, more focused instruments, better high end resolution, slightly more bass. I purchased a Maestro outlet, purchased new c... 
EE Minimax Plus DAC vs. Rega DAC
Interesting reading. 
Looking For Small Body RCA Interconnects
Since you need 3 sets for under $300 I would recommend the JW Audio Cryo Nebula or Auricle Audio Encore Kapton. I own both of these solid core interconnects and they've been quality performers in my system. Both have small connectors especially th... 
DAC newbie: toslink vs. coax and more...
Hi Rebbi, Question: My impression is that coaxial is the preferred link from CD to DAC (as opposed to toslink). Do I have that right?In general, for transport to DAC use, coaxial is the preferred method by many.Any thoughts on what's sane and cost... 
SR Tesla Apex vs MIT Oracle V2.2 speaker cables
You are the best judge of what you hear and what you like best. Be happy and go with it!