hilroy48

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Best upgrade for a REGA RP 3
I have a rega P3 in the basement on my second system. I both a set of Mail and sub platters from Michael LIM, and a mega white belt. I am running a Goldring Eroica XL MC cart, with a Lab 12 Phono stage, the result is very nice.  
Transport Recommendations
I have 2 systems in my home, and have the Audiolab 9000CDT on both. I upgraded from the 6000CDT and was amazed at the improvement.  
what amps are you guys using for your for Dynaudio Confidence 20s?
I am running a pair of Sugden MPA-4 mono blocks. I traded my dealer My Confidence 20’s and some cash for his Confidence 30’s. What a huge improvement. The C20 is a fabulous speaker in every way, at the same time, the Huge floor stander brings out ... 
anybody compare Dynaudio Special 40's/Heritage Specials/Confidence 20's?
I have had the S40, the contour 20i, and the confidence 20. They are all in a different category if you will. They are each  a great speaker, at the same time you can hear the difference when you level up. I am currently running the Confidence 30'... 
Floorstanding speaker experiences/recommendations in the $12-25k range
I recently purchased a set of Dynaudio Confidence 30 speakers. I replaced my Confidence 20 speakers. The Confidence 20 is an amazing little speaker, at the same time the big floor stander is just so much more. I absolutely;y love the big floor sta... 
Cheapest but good cables….
In my opinion there is no such thing as cheap and good. Those 2 words do not belong in the same sentence. Good is what works with your system and sounds great without compromise. Cost is what it costs.  
Anybody heard the new Audiolab 9000CDT yet?
I have two systems in my house, both have the 6000CDT on them. The key is the DAC. I have a Saturn audio DAC on the main system, and moved the Aqua La-Voce S3 to the basement. Both dacs are in the $4000.00 range.  My third system out in the garag... 
Speaker cable recommendations
I was using Older Nordost Purple flare, Sold them in favour of Wireworld Equinox8. great cables. From there I have my final cables , Madison Audiolab E3 Extreme1 cables. Where are you, I have a second set of Madison audio lab E3 Extreme2 cables fo... 
Recommend speakers for Hegel H190
Dynaudio Special 40 sound great with that amp. They have good synergy together. A lively room is recommended as the H190 is a dull flat amp in my opinion  
Why does pulling out main speakers from wall improve sound?
Speaker placement is very critical, and can make a huge difference in your room. Get a roll of tape and start marking the floor. Get a base line for your room size and start. Do you have any room treatment in your room at all. That is a huge rabbi... 
Are cables additive or subtractive?
Depending on your equipment and the room, cables will make a difference. If you have cheap junk gear, you will most likely not hear any difference. Types and brands all sound different. case in point. Same gear, same room. Speaker cable "A" I alre... 
End Game Turntable suggestions
I have a Marantz TT15-S1 with a gold ring Eroica XL MC cart. I just ordered a Jeff Spall Tone arm for it. $2000.00 tone arm upgrade will be my end game table.  
Rega Planar 3, Parasound Halo pre, their 2125v2 amp. Upgrade:TT, cart, or poweramp?
This hobby will empty your bank account. I have been buying my dream system for the past 4 years. I have spent $105,000.00 and ended up with 3 systems. My main listening system on the main floor, the basement system for general listening while wor... 
has anyone tried chinese cables?
Like anything in life you get what you pay for. Junk = junk sound.   
Best DACs under $7,000.00
I have 2 systems in my house, and I started with the Aqua La Voce S3 $4000 and then picked up a Saturn Audio series 200 Dac, $3800.00 and every bit as good even better than the Aqua. I moved the aqua to my second system.