gthrush1

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Anyone have honest opinion of Jolida amps?
In my humble opinion, Jolida is trash. 
Suggestions for bare wood floor resonance control
Wall-mount your transport, DAC, and preamplifier. Even though Target is out of business, there are still several cheap, but effective, ones available. Mount to an outside wall that is concrete or such. 
Record Clamp for Thorens TT
Check out the following:http://www.needledoctor.com/showitem.cfm?catnum=3&parentcatnum=0&itemnum=1633 
Recordings that trounce your system?
That's a GREAT story!! I almost fell out of my chair when I read it! Did anyone experience tinnitis after that event?! I've gotta imagine the SPL in that room must've been unbearable... 
Recordings that trounce your system?
I have the Telarc pressing and it is a VERY demanding recording. Only the very finest systems will be able to do it justice. I too, prefer music over cannonshots, but it is a good demo disc when auditioning new analog gear. A point of interest: My... 
your experiences bi-amping using passive pre-amp?
I think bi-amping is a great idea. I used to biamp a pair of Alon 1's with a heavily modified Dyna ST-70 on top, and a solid-state ARC D-100b on the bottom. I did this with no preamp. How, do you say? I put a Y-splitter on the variable output of m... 
looking for upgrade suggestions - 12,000 to spend
Wouldn't it be wiser to invest that money in the stock market, and enjoy the world-class stereo that you already have? I know, I know, stupid me; upgrading is always the way to go, right? It was just a thought... 
Hall of Shame
Clearaudio Evolution turntable. I don't know that it sounds bad, if it works at all. My dealer recently tried to demo it for me and couldn't get the piece of crap to play even 1/4 of one side without malfunctioning in some way. And this is not due... 
The best CD-R for professional burner
The Marantz Pro models are nice. I bought a CDR-631 for $450 new from american digital. I've used several different types of blanks in it, all with good results. Currently, I've been using a LOT of Kyphermedia 80-minute blanks because they are SUP... 
Superb PHONO Preamp ?
How about the new Boulder 2008 phono preamplifier? Retail price is $35,000 USD. Enjoy!! 
Which small but great monitors?
Acoustic Energy AE1 Series II 
Quality Monitors?
Acoustic Energy AE1 Series II 
high quality cartridge bolts?
Cardas makes a really nice set... 
speakers for creek 5350se?
Acoustic Energy AE1 Series II 
Spades or bananas
I doubt it makes any audible difference which you use. In a double blind listening test, I wonder if anyone would know?