hevac1

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MF Beatle Boxes are awfully dear.
You can build a set. Open single LP's for the most part are cheaper, MFSL or Japanese. It will take time thats all. I feel the mono japanese are the most reasonable for mono and the stereo recording can be had for less. The best mono's are UK but ... 
MF Beatle Boxes are awfully dear.
I believe its supply & demand. There are alot less MFSL than the other and is US only release. The blue box stereo was released in many countries and for the most part sound similar. Now look at the limited mono released box sets both black &a... 
Power line frequency and possible equipment damage
I use the p300 for my TT motor also & have been for years. Just make sure that you shut OFF multiwave. A/C motors will not like it and they can burn out. 
Dedicated Lines - Sub panel or no?
I am trying to find A transformer I can switch on and off. I am in the trade but it is taking a while to locate. A UPS could work but the last one I tried did not sound good.I too had GFI outlets. Mine will be in the basement about 20' away. 
Dedicated Lines - Sub panel or no?
I was using a 208 to 120 center tap stepdown transformer. 60Vac to ground both legs for balanced power. I call the manufacturer and they said just to charge the coils is 4-5 amps on a 5 KVA trans. 
any science to mix and match speakers for HT?
It is better if you stay with Thiels for the fronts, for timbre matching. Look at used MCS or an SCS 2 or 3. Not so inportant for the rears. I want to match mine but at the time they did not make a center channel. 
Dedicated Lines - Sub panel or no?
ZargonI tried what you are doing and the cost of electricity was so high it was cost prohibitive. My bill went from 350 to over 600. The transformer ran at 5 amps static with no load,I tried relays for on off but the breaker tripped on startup at ... 
Top line phono stages with at least 2 inputs
I agree with Jfrech. Try it you will love it. 
Audio Research D-90
No luck here he has not worked on a D90 so no info. 
Audio Research D-90
I am having trouble finding the info for you.I will try 1 other avenue this week.The store I deal with is a dealer for ARC (DA). 
Has anyone ever cried listening to your system
Theres no crying in Baseball.My wife does whine sometimes when I bring some new equipment home. She wants her share. 
Speaker recommendations for death metal...
Find some Voice of Theater speakers. They are large in size and can go very load. 
How important is EMI and RFI rejection?
If you cross power cables and audio cables at 90 degrees and keep power cables 4 to 6 inches away from each other you should have few problems.As far as I know the only way to stop EMI considering it is EMF causing the problem is to use shielded c... 
What is the Phono stage you have finished with?
I had a Pass Alpha Ono for years. I purchased a Nagra VPS & I am very happy. The cost was more than double my Pass but well worth it. 
Audio Research D-90
I am still looking for the info for you.I should have it by the weekend.