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| Sota Sapphire Platter Removal Removing the platter is done by backing out the three large bolts on the underside but make sure the two set screws are fully tightened or you could damage the bearing.This can easily be done by placing the table between two chairs and working tha... | |
| ARC...D-90B or D-115MKII? - Driving Maggie 1.6s I've owned both amps you are considering and if I had my choice,I'de go with the 115.More of everything the 90b does.Just make sure the output tubes are in decent shape as they are 100 a pair to replace from ARC.Please feel free to contact me if y... | |
| Can POWER CORDS really make that big a difference? They indeed make an audible difference but to what degree and price you pay,that is the question.There are alot of choices out there and bottom line is what sounds best with what ya got.Common knowledge aside,value and performance be the winning c... | |
| Amp for Vandersteen 3Asig. One thing about Vandersteen speakers is that they love tubes.Just ask R.V. himself.I've owned 2C's and 3A's and also the D115 mk2 and found them to be quite musical however something was still missing until the VT100 mk3 entered the picture.Everyt... | |
| Tubes in Blue Normal for some tubes to do this.What I can gather from some tube experts is it has to do with slow leakage of vacume gasses.Go figure. | |
| What recomendation would you give me ........ Rwd, You are using the same line stage and amp as me and I currently have a 3 meter pair of diamond with really excellent results.Am looking to upgrade but haven't found anything that compairs for the money.Want to try the Zen silver or maybe Pgs ... | |
| Acoustic Zen cables with vinyl front-end Are you using the silver or matrix? The silver ref made quite an improvement over the AQ diamond and lapis in both table to phono and phono to line stage.Haven't tried to amp yet as I need a 3 meter run.Am considering the AQ anaconda in that area ... | |
| Better cable substitue's for my system, for silver ic cables You may want to try A.Q. Anaconda.They are very neutral and detailed.Was using diamond between phono and line but this new cable line is so much beter.Good luck and please feel free to e-mail me if you have any concerns. | |
| Please help me choose CD isolation Take Vaders advice and get 3 BDR cones.They are the best....If you have the spare cash,the sink does a superb job as well... | |
| Help Wanna Buy Amp Tomorrow : ARC VS BAT I'm also using the LS25mk2 and VT100mk3 combo and must say it's quite enjoyable.Have owned ARC equipment for nearly 20 years and probably allways will.For me,they do the job.Whatever you're decision is,you'll find that tubes sound more like real m... | |
| Help for a "NEW" tube owner Just check out AR's website on the sonic differences between the two.Upgraded my LS25 to mk2 and the difference was far from subtle.AR claims the REF upgrade is similiar.As for leaving the unit on,I personally would not unless you like replacing t... | |
| Anyone heard the new ARC LS16MKII? This is the latest upgrade AR has added to their list of everchanging updates and more than likely,not too many auditions as this being their latest.Good luck.... | |
| Best power cables for Krell? For value and performance,you simply can't do any better than the Whale....I've tried others and the BMI wins every time....Do youreself a favour and look around this site and you'll find that alot of us have allready crossed that bridge....Good l... | |
| Will buy Pre-amp today, help please !! If I had to make a decision right now between the two,it would be neither.They are both good products however you can do better for that kind of money.Have you looked into any used ARC gear? | |
| Power cable suggestions for sony 9000es Try the BMI whale.It's the most neutral PC I've heard and you can't beat the value.If for some strange reason you don't like it,someone on the site will gladley be interested....... |