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Is It Possible?
So, are you saying that Quads are great in midrange but that's about it ? Well, not for me then. I'll take Michael's Chameleons, and some others. 
One DAC/integrated you could be happy with forever?
Go for broke, almost, would be Gryphon Diablo 300. 
Studer vs Otari
Which one format sounds better, IEC or NAB, and in what way ? Can Technics play and record both ? I guess, there was a reason why Ralph chose IEC but maybe not only because of sound quality.I saw a deck somewhere on the internet, I think it was St... 
Studer vs Otari
Of course, directly off the head. Why do you need three tape head amps ? Just slightly different sound ? I suspected Ralph does these things, he also uses tape.But I would start by using internal electronics as well. I took a look at ebay, both Or... 
Looking For 90% of the performane of the super expensive cables for much less money
teo_audio, I disagree with your mathematics, I think we fight for more than a few percentage points. $0.25 cable and even $500 cable are very far apart. 
Looking For 90% of the performane of the super expensive cables for much less money
To add to the above.- everyone needs "psychological herd"- not everyone wants to feel safe 
Tune of the Day
A Love Supreme OK but Life Divine by McLaughlin/Santana is better. 
Best Loudspeakers for Rich Timbre?
Now we are getting somewhere - boxes, panels, horns.. 
Sell your components boys and girls, the console is back!
I would order custom in African Blackwood or at least Arkansas Black Walnut burl with Nottingham turntable if I had to get that thing. It looks terrible and seems to sound even worse. 
Studer vs Otari
orpheus10, thank you for the link, yes I remember that you have had your Technics for many years.No, I don't know any open reel decks master technician, but I am sure I would find one. Theoretically, I could even ship to Germany or Switzerland.Why... 
Looking For 90% of the performane of the super expensive cables for much less money
Though I have transistor equipment, the system's sound is on a warmer side but not too warm. I think, I should get Furutech Gold even if either gold or rhodium would probably do. 
Looking For 90% of the performane of the super expensive cables for much less money
Elizabeth, thank you for the information, appreciate it. I live in an apartment complex and the maintenance guy is really good and will install it for me any week. I could do it myself but better not.Some like Furutech cables a lot, I heard.  
Best Place for Pre-Owned Cables
Old vs newer cables is a more complicated subject. There have been improvements in cables designs and manufacturing. This doesn't mean that one should dismiss all 10-20 years old cables, no. I use 20 years old speaker cables, 15 years old power co... 
Studer vs Otari
Both Studer and Otari have only XLR balanced connections, something that would give me a headache and additional expenses. Neither my phono stage nor my amp has XLRs. Using even the best adapters, like Purist Audio, is not so good, Jensen transfor... 
Best Place for Pre-Owned Cables
I bought everything on Audiogon but it took a lot of time and patience. Some cables you will never find used though, so I had to buy two pairs of interconnects new, but the prices were good even if still quite high.