hifimaniac

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Speed Stability
Get a KAB speed strobe to dial in the speed. Do you use the SDS power with your VPI? This is a great upgrade if you don't and you won't have to check your speed to often. 
Audia flight vs Ear 324
Yes, very quiet! Like a church mouse during service! 
Audia flight vs Ear 324
I purchased the EAR 324 without audition to replace the phono stage I lost when I sold my VAC pre amp and have been very pleased with the sound. I echo the recommendation to buy one if you find one for $2600. You wouldn't have any problem resellin... 
Clearaudio concerto VTA on Unify 9
Keilschmeil, I am so sorry; Yes, it is 2.9! Sorry. I pulled out my sheet inside the box and the recommended tracking force for my specific cartridge was 2.9! Don't want to run lighter as that creates more damage than a little too heavy. Sorry for ... 
Those with experience with Rowland Model 6's?
Hey guys, Jeff Rowland has a friend, Ron that deals in his older equipment. I purchased my 6's and BPS from Ron and was referred to him by Jeff himself. Shoot him an email and let him know you are looking for batteries and he may stumble across a ... 
Clearaudio concerto VTA on Unify 9
I used the Concerto on my JMW 12.5 arm and VPI table and did not experience any additional surface noise. I'd check your alignment again with a good set up disc and also the tracking force. I think I ran mine at 1.9 gram tracking force. I had the ... 
Those with experience with Rowland Model 6's?
Great solid state amps; with batteries in AZ it really helped with AC grunge. One of Jeff's best. Enjoy them. Call Jeff; he'll tell you what to do! 
Whats your current Reference CD at the moment?
An old Reference Recording by Dr. Johnson; "The Age of Swing" superb recording; great jazz. 
Krell CAST cables...which to buy?
When I owned my all Krell system I found the CAST cables made by Transparent were superior to the Krell CAST cables. I owned the 28C CDP; KCT; and 750 mono blocks 
Best Used Record Shops- Phoenix Area
Check out this sale this weekendHi Everyone, I will be having my record sale this weekend Friday and Saturday the 13th and 14th of November... I will start at about 9:00 AM.. There will be about 2 more boxes of new old vinyl and more used CDs... ... 
Noisy vinyl from Classic Records
I avoid Classic Records; they are all noisy. I only buy records pressed at RTI; they are always superbly done! 
VAC Signature Preamplifier mkII
Just pray you never have to have it fixed! 
Overshadowed by bandmates
Gdoodle got it right! Ditto on Mick Taylor; superior to Richards and Wood's sloppy licks! Stones were best with Taylor. 
ARC LS26
No problems with mine! Love the soundstage and dynamics 
New to Classical Music - Album to try first??
A good first piece for classical would be Vivaldi's Four Seasons. I have always enjoyed Von Karajan's version with Sophie Mutter on violin, but there are many good ones. This is an easy first classical piece, light, airy, etc. Then buy a good Beet...