hilroy48

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CD Player: Vintage or modern ones?
I have 2 systems, and have an Audiolab 9000CDT on both. Great transfer unit.  
Amp Stands - Wood or Stone
I know a few guys who have experimented with amp sand boxes, and said the sound completely tightened up. Basically a 3" wooden litter box for your amp filled with sand.  
Retip or try new
New Carts Have new Base materials, new coil windings etc. Depending how much you have invested into the table, a new cart may be the way to go? I bought a Marantz Table with a decent cart used for $1500.00 I invested $2000 in a new Audio mod serie... 
Dynaudio Evoke 20 vs. Totem Signature One vs. Acoustic Revival Adalante 3
Look at the PMC Twenty5 22i speakers. I bought a set for the basement, fill that room all without a lot of effort. I have a set of Dyn Emit 20's out in the garage, decent little speaker running them with a 200 watt amp. They sound decent out ther... 
Matthew Bond Audio speaker cables - observations
Madison Audio Lab was formed by a group of people with unique backgrounds, from audiophiles to audio professionals and including musicians and electrical engineers. One of the founders is Mr. Matthew Bond of Tara Labs. I have one set of Madison Au... 
Speaker wire impedance? Speaker impedance?
Open up your amp and have a look at the # 16 wire going from the board to the binding post, you will be disappointed. I was considering replacing that little assed wire with a #10 wire?  
Audiomods Is A Great Company
Did you get your tone arm? Any updates.  
Rega Planar 3 upgrades
I bought a Michael Lim aluminum sub platter and his Acrylic main platter. Also bought the white belt upgrade. I am running a Goldring Eroica XL MC Cart. Very happy with it. The P3 is in the basement on my second system. Paired with a Charisma Audi... 
Audiomods Is A Great Company
Jeff built My series 6 tonearm for my Marantz Table. All silver wiring. I am super satisfied with the arm, I have a Goldring Ethos SE cart on it, the sound it incredible. His stuff is worth the money and the wait.  
High end bookshelf speakers for Small room
PMC Twenty5 22i book shelf. They are an amazing speaker.  
Has anybody heard the Dynaudio Evoke 50?
Yep pass on the S40 speakers, look at PMC twenty5 series speakers. Made in the UK very well rounded speaker. I have a pair of 22i bookshelf, love them.  
Toe in is crucial
@czarivey  The dealer I bought them from, Brought some reference Media he likes and know what it is supposed to sound like. From there we played my music for the final tweaking that suited my ears. I have the option to move my listening chair back... 
Toe in is crucial
It took us 4 hours to get my speaker placement correct, and the use of tape on the floor so you know where you started. That is only part of the equation, room treatment changes everything.  
Wireworld Silver or Gold Eclipse 8 - IC or Speaker Cable?
I have all Silver Eclipes 8 cables on my system, interconnects, XLR and speaker cables. The clarity, and airiness is fact, the articulation on the vocals is very precise. The base is fast and tight, the system itself is bold and present. I still s... 
Have you heard the Goldring Ethos Cartridge?
There was a pleasant difference, the presentation is bolder. Be attributed to silver coil wire. This cart is sensitive to counter weight adjustment. Took awhile to get it correct.