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Review: Amazon Reference Turntable
Dear BerndA very interesting review. Thanks for sharing the information regarding the table. I have heard of the other amazons but not this one. Is it made to order? How much is it? Is the supply battery powered or ac? I have experience with metha... 
Help a complete vidio idiot
Thanks very much everyone for your comments. I can see this is going to be complicated 
MC Transformer or phono stage - help anyone?
Thanks to everyone who read and responded, the help is greatly appreciated. If I understand what everybody kind of said it depends on if it is an issue of gain and the quality of the preamp. I like the preamp a lot for cds but understand that low ... 
New Audiomeca Mephisto 2 X cd player
AvnutThough not asked (and I hope you don't mind) I have the ekianthus and mephisto II on a custom built rack (1" mdf with sandfilled plinthes). I was amazed at the improvement of isolating the transport. I have tried the darumas but settled on th... 
Opinions on Antique Sound Lab "Tulip"
there was an excellent review in one of the editions of listener if you have access. They were thought to be a great sounding amp and a bargain 
Who is your overall favorite guitarist?
lots of great choices. One of my favorites I did not see mentioned was Larry Coryell. Well worth a listengary 
"Aesthetically pleasing" DAC???
also consider the audiomeca mephisto. truely gorgeous and wonderful sounding. extremely smooth but not inexpensive. I have pictures on my system 
Please one last request...
krellmanI have had the mephisto II transport for 2 years and used it a lot. i have had no problems whatsoever but am very careful with the machine. I cannot comment on service but audiomeca has a new rep in NA and I understand he is very good. I h... 
Amp for Piega P-8 Ltd.s
Dear MichaelI have had the p8ltd for the past 2 years till I replaced it with the c8ltd (a big improvement by the way). I have used a nuvista m3 integrated with 250 watts per side and with tube pre and ss output. The tubes have 100,000 hours so th... 
Which speakers do you like in the $5K price range?
I would second the recommendation of the piega p10 or p8ltd used. Depending on the finish it will end up in your price range used. They are excellent with solid state and very compatible with SACD. I had the p9 in very similar position to you with... 
Best Phono Stages on Integrated Amps?
I currently have the nuvista M3 which has a mc/mm phono stage. I use a ruby 2 and am very pleased with the sound. This ma;y be worth considering though you would have to buy it used. 
Why vinyl?
RonPoints well made. It really is separating the forest from the trees or the music from the clicks and pops. I would also agree the time has never been better for getting quiet great sound at a reasonable price. 
Speakers - Avalon versus Piega?????
chrisI have not heard heard the opus but have owned the p8ltd and now have the c8ltd. When I bought the p8ltd I did audition such things as verity parsifail, quads, smaller utopia, and b & w and chose the piega. I have always been partial to r... 
Burmester speakers owners here ?
I must say you hear very little from burmester owners. I have never heard any of the equipment. I am sure it is great but,yourself excluded, may be bought by people who are less audiophile like and more just wanting the 'best' where money is not a... 
Amplification for piega p5-ltd speakers?
I have had p8 ltd and now c8ltd and have driven both with the musical fidelity nuvista m3. It is a great combo I believe, lots of power but the finese of tubes. Used ones do come up in the price range you mention. I would highly recommend the comb...