ivanj

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Good moving magnet or cheap moving coil
Grados and Linns often don't mix electrically. Caution. 
Good moving magnet or cheap moving coil
If you enough gain the ortofon kontrapunkts are a great match for the Ittok$585 here on A gon. The Denon 103 maybe too low output for your system. Also, they are very low compliance artridges, with the 103D being somewhat higher spec. This means t... 
Non fatigueing speaker under 1500
Of your choices the Vandersteens are very good indeed. If after you purchase them, there is any residual hardness, look elsewhere in your setup! ( like Spendors also.) 
Any inexpensive quality XLR cables?
Zaikesman, I have been running InnerSound Balanced for about 5 months and am very pleased with the results. I am using an 8M pair between amp and preamp. 
Need to replace a Benz glider series 1 HELP
Try the ortofon kontrapunkt B. Available on agon around $600 or less. I use one. 
Any stores/resellers to buy tubes in NYC????
Do you mean tube audio equipment, or replacement tubes? 
SACD setup help
Digression: Soon there will be 3 formats: hi-rez, MP3, and the new Microsoft audio format enhanced by HDCD for online use.No wonder you can't get a hi-rez data stream. 
Quad 988 / 989 reliability ??
Just to put comments in context I have had so-called 57s for over 25 years, I had 63 for 5 years. I found that these speakers were no more unreliable than cone speakers. For example I have a pair of broken Celestions that are no longer supported b... 
Lyra Helikon SL-Worth upgrade?
Why don't you look at the Arkiv B? The Helikon and the Arkiv share the same designer, and the Arkiv is purpose built for your analog system. 
Moving coil cartridge advice needed
As an alternative try the Ortofon Kontrapunkt B. 
Audio as a hobby
I like bird hunting and training bird dogs. I also play the violin. 
Looking for used cd or dvd player for my system
Accessories4less are a viable retailer. Good service and pricing. 
Where does your user name come from?
Mine comes from the pseudonym used by the fictional detective Lemmy Caution (beloved by the French) in the great Jean-Luc Godard movie, "Alphaville." 
Outdoor antenna setup
http://www.antennaperformance.com/It's an "interesting" discussion. BIGO, given where you live, APS can probably service you directly or recommend a technician who does. BTW, the installation was not difficult for either the technician or my $pock... 
Power Cable for Wadia 860X
Contact Sergeui at Stealth. He is a member here. He will make a sound recommendation. I've used the HACs with good results. MAke sure the female IEC connector is snug.