ivanj

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Best TT/Arm/cartridge combo for 3k Used
Get A used Linn LP12/ Ekos/Lingo/Arkiv/Linto or an LP12/Ittok/etc or the equivanent and don't worry about vinyl anymore. 
New vs Used CD Player
I would check out the Sony SCD 222ES before I bought a CD only player, or a MArantz SA-14/8260. 
Which is better old top 16 or newer medium 850?
I had an 850 for years. I don't think you can go wrong with either unit. But I chose the 850....even though the dealer at the time had a 16 and could offer it at a better price. I think the 850 was more detailed but relaxed to me. Check the Stereo... 
Sony SCDXA777ES vs Sony SCD1 ?
'nuff said. 
Vinyl's Noise Floor
Interesting thread. Viridian's correct about CD "silence".One caveat is that one has to be very careful with cartridge selection. I find that some cartridges diminish surface noise, or don't pick it up. The experts tell me this has to do with styl... 
interconnect suggests under 300 used.
Dear Electrostaticman-Congrats on eliciting a great thread. You have a reference quality tuner but unless the station, the antenna, and the broadcast material is of like quality I believe you should wait until the ml390s is broken-in before making... 
Another Scam on E Bay
Polk has to honor the warranty if you are the first retail purchaser. It makes no difference which retailer you bought it from, "authorized" or not. This has been litigated many times in the past and some manufacturers still bring up this red herr... 
turntable recommendation
There's a Linn with Ittok, Valhalla, and Dynavector on Agon presently at the favorable asking price. Buy it before I do! 
Blood ,Sweat, & Tears
Al Kooper rules. 
Still Freaking Out Over Tube Noise
Contact CJ they test their tubes and warranty them. 
Montreal Symphony
Alas all artisits used to tolerate these outbursts a bit more. Too much political correctness or perhaps a deeper current?Andante.com is a GREAT resource! Thanks Pls1! 
Good umbilical cords for 2 chasis preamps?
nice system 
Refurbished a Nakamichi 700 or 1000?
email audioaddict@juno.com or .net, I forget. He can help you sort it out. 
allearts cartridges and rebuilding
Yes, I've seen that, but have you heard them? In what context, thanks. 
Carmina Burana LP.
ai have it too, and you're correct. I have another on Hungaraton, I'll post it when I find it.