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Preamp Deal of the Century
my syrah pre is scheduled for delivery on 03-03-03. i think i already got $2500 worth the fun reading these posts! the only problem is iv'e blown about $400.00 on nos tubes just to have something to get me thru the agony of the 6 month wait.i was ... 
Sony XA777es vs Audio Research CD-2 redbook?
ive actually had both players & i think the cd2 might have a stronger midrange,but the sony might have a better top end,so it will depend on what your system needs more.also,don't overlook the audio research cd 1 (get one of the last ones made... 
Suggestions for optimizing Argent Room Lenses?
ive had mine placed just as twl explains in his post,the center lens will control the depth of the soundstage,IF that gives your system too much of a wall of sound,try placing 2 lenses about a foot behind an imaginary line,behind & to the outs... 
Dedicated outlets, 10ga, and what else?
i just did the same thing with 2 runs or 10 g bx cable,& 4 porter hubbell's.you are in for a real treat,BUT,it will take around a month to burn in(so hang in there).read the discussion on "only needs 50" & never doubt yourself,eventually y... 
Hubbell IG8300. Fantastic results
i got 4 hubbell's in the porterport deal & installed 2 dedicated lines at the same time,then burned in the system with a 1500 watt space heater, the second day was a major transformation,mostly in soundstage.now i have depth in the outside cor... 
Which turntable to buy?
ive had the sota star & linn lp-12 & always felt my lp playback system could do better,then i got the michell orbe with wilson benesch act 2 tonearm & koetsu roswood cartridge,i finally feel like my analog front end is finished,sometim... 
Best female vocalists on LP still available
side two of norah jones 'come away with me' is a treasure 
Miles Davis "Kind of Blue"
bitches brew,but it took me forever to "get it" 
Review: Virutal Dynamics Nite Interconnect
i also went from quattro fil,to vd nite ic's . you should review equipment for a living.my sounstage widened,& depth increased dramatically.the male & female voices now had a body behind them.i just bought a second pair to use on my dac to... 
Ringmat vs. Linn felt mat
i had a linn with felt mat & tried the ringmat.the felt mat sounded MUCH better in my system.the ringmat did sound ok on other turntables ive had,so the products not bad,just not on the lp12 
Experience with Virtual Dynamics Audition line
i bought a used set on nite ic's off audiogon a while back,& e-mailed rick with some questions,he e-mailed me back then & also followed up a couple weeks later to see what i thought of the cables(which are fantastic!).nice people selling a... 
Best CD tracks used to compare equipment?
chris isaak,heart shaped world,track 6, harry connick jr.,we are in love,track 6,mighty sam mcclain,any,the commitments,any,rickie lee jones,first cd 
Phono Cartridge Recommendations...
i also have the orbe,with the act-2 tonearm,and although ive tried several cartridges,i keep comming back to my koetsu rosewood,if you need something more forcefull in your system ,the sumiko SHO also works well & has a higher output 
Albertporter only needs 50
i need 3,great idea! 
Your 5 Fav Rock Concerts
clapton(anthology of the blues),jethro tull(passion play,hendrix(1970),pink floyd(any),rolling stones(great area rock),electric light orchestra(opening for someone else,so a nice suprise)