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fsmithjack

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Would love some feedback / Denon DL-S1 / phono match / cart recomendations
2channel8 - he is a nice person. An audio friend which many times is someone you did a few deals with and got to talking about audio and have things in common and life is good. He has been kind to me and I have returned the favor and then some b... 
Would love some feedback / Denon DL-S1 / phono match / cart recomendations
jperry - great info. Even my buddy wants to mount it and listen because it has been sitting for so long but that is a great idea. Thanks  so much!   
Would love some feedback / Denon DL-S1 / phono match / cart recomendations
For my VPI Table I can use my DAC Interconnects but swapping will get old quick. Any recommendations for a decent IC phono cable that's for a reasonable price? With VPI using the RCA box i can use regular IC but is there a certain one you guys use... 
Would love some feedback / Denon DL-S1 / phono match / cart recomendations
A  Soundsmith Zephyr Mk III just hit for $599 and love how he rebuilds his own carts with the exact same parts for less than 20% of retail - but is it as good as the Denon? Its same price?  
Would love some feedback / Denon DL-S1 / phono match / cart recomendations
Still kicking it around. Need to tell him by 10:00am tomorrow when he will ship it. I have it down to Denon and Clearaudio and 90% learning toward the Denon but would love any feedback and or info on the Clearaudio. He said it was a $5k cart and i... 
Would love some feedback / Denon DL-S1 / phono match / cart recomendations
folkfreak - great technical advice. Thank you I was worried about spending all my money and trading away my SUT for a cart that I have no idea about. Don't know anything about the private seller and yes right it's not a great deal and I make a p... 
Would love some feedback / Denon DL-S1 / phono match / cart recomendations
OK GUYS - Ortofon MC A90 Cart for $900 cash plus a trade my Bob's Device 1131 SUT?. Says it has 400 hours on it and it is mint...$900 is way more than I want to spend but it's only $300 more than the Denon and if it really is that much better then... 
Would love some feedback / Denon DL-S1 / phono match / cart recomendations
Thanks Dave - I know right - figures all the ones I have access to are these super low output ones. I wanted to just in case this AudioQuest was one head and shoulders better.thanks  
Would love some feedback / Denon DL-S1 / phono match / cart recomendations
Ok GUYs - I NEED INPUT on this ASAP because I’m mailing out the check - my buddy just called and told me he could get me an:Audioquest AQ-100LIts $75 cheaper that Denon - not that the $75 matters but thinks I’ll love it. What do you guys think? It... 
Would love some feedback / Denon DL-S1 / phono match / cart recomendations
I am really happy to know that my phono preamp is a nice one and can run my cart by itself. Also VPI released a little mod, I am not sure exactly what it is just read about it but it makes the arm much more stable and makes it a duel unipvit, I th... 
Would love some feedback / Denon DL-S1 / phono match / cart recomendations
chakster - that Luxman is awesome looking - never heard of it or seen it before - cool table and I will remember it and keep on the look out for one but that would have caught my eye because it looks amazing. dgarretson - everyone ratted me out... 
Bricasti M1 DAC vs PS Audio Direct Stream DAC
No I don’t think over kill I think that’s awesome! I use the Uptone Audio JS-2 that has 2 rails and have 2 Uptone LPS-1’s and I use to Regens. I owned the Amber and upgraded and bought the ISO. It was a nice upgrade and was going to just sell the ... 
Bricasti M1 DAC vs PS Audio Direct Stream DAC
I am glad you like it and very good description of the SQ effect. If you add a LPS to power your router it helps even a bit more. Also, it’s an unmanaged switch so it could learn how to run your DSDx2. Never tried DSDx2 myself so good for everyone... 
Would love some feedback / Denon DL-S1 / phono match / cart recomendations
I came close. There is a Gerrard 301 Full rehab in here for $4500 with a Dynavector 20x2 Cart but I went for the VPI. It’s funny but I tried for a while and looked and if had someone to give me some good ideas I would have tried another table. I d... 
Would love some feedback / Denon DL-S1 / phono match / cart recomendations
That makes sense and is a good idea. I'm glad because before this post I didn't really know anything about the Denon S1 or really that my preamp was able to drive it on its own. I am glad to know the Denon is a nice cart and that it might sound ni...