gladstone

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Audio Research is looking to sell the company
Not a big deal. They'll be around for awhile. 
Is Audio Research Mach II Ref II a good pre-amp?
How could you possibly go wrong with it? See the review by Valin in TAS. 
Jena cables
I'm amazed at the number of posts my question has elicited. Many thanks. 
Jena cables
Thanks for the tip. 
Jena cables
Are there any audiogon members that have already compared the two? 
Anyone tried the new and improved Zen matrix?
I would be skeptical. Whose blindtesting? The ad doesn't say. 
Jena cables
It's good to see that a cable has earned the approbation of so many listeners. I'm still waiting for the skeptic to emerge to tell us that our discussion is nonsensical since all cables sound alike. 
Jena cables
JFZ--I meant who made them. Thanks. 
Jena cables
Many thanks. Quite illuminating. What are the Silversmith cables? 
Jena cables
To clarify: I was thinking of the medium to top of the line Jena labs cables versus other top of the line cables such as Nordost and Synergistic. 
VPI ARIES and Lyra Helikon SL
What phono stage are you using? This could considerably effect the sound. 
Tom Evans Audio Design The Groove vs. Pass Xono
There are some others you might want to consider as well--the new Lamm phono stage, Manley Steelhead and ARC Reference. 
VPI or Basis?
I thank everyone for the responses; it's a good sign that vinyl can generate so many opinions. I got a good deal on a VPI. 
looking for upgrade suggestions - 12,000 to spend
Get rid of the Dunlavys. You can buy far fine speakers. Eidolon, Magnepan 20.1, etc. 
ARC REF1 VS REF 2 MKII
Has anyone recently compared the two ARC preamps?