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Opinions on Hovland HP 100
HI: Please keep in mind that the HP-100 is about three (3) to four (4) years old. There are several iterations in the pipeline even though all of them are "HP-100". The newer versions are much improved in the bass. I did not find the dymamics lack... 
What direction should the cable go??????
Just for information a lot of cables are built with no regard to the direction of construction. The arrows are there for your convinience, since the cables become directional as they are burned in. After they are burned in they become directional ... 
Digital vs analog widescreen tv
When and if the FTC requires full time digital transmition of TV, Digital TV. All currents TV will be able to receive it via an adapter/tuner like a cable TV box, but at the current NTSC resolution of 525 interlaced lines, standard TV.Most HDTV se... 
Has anybody listened to Jenna modified Atma Sphere's?
Hi Jtinn:I am considering the M-60. Which unit do you have? On the unit you have, did you loose anything with the mods? Did you ever compared it directly to the original? AS far as which mods, I an trying to figure out how far to go. Have you list... 
Where is the weak chain in my system?
If I was in your position I would start with one, preferably two dedicated electrical circuits. Followed by a good quality duplex connectors. If you want to go on the cheap,Bob Crump from TG Design, recomends a particular Pass & Seymour model.... 
Power cord for Rowland Model 10?
I own a Bob Crump design PC,from TG AUDIO, the HRSI 2(square). I am happy with it. The price for the cable is sane. I guess you can get a better cable, but at what price. I am happy with it.Good LuckJaime Candelario 
Preamp upgrade ARC LS5, SF Line 3, others?
I liked the Hovland HP-100. Some people find it thin on the bottom end, I did not. The preamp is sensitive to impedance missmatch. You need an amp with an input impedance of 30kohms or above.Good luck 
TT opinions please
I had the Vpi, It is a very good turntable and you can upgrade it to mark IV. It can handle a better arm than most people give it credit. They are not the pretiest turntables, but they are ok. Get the tall dust cover, you are going to need it when... 
Perpetual Tech P1A
I agree with Mp10019, for speaker correction make sure they have the software for your speakers.As far as upsampling the current thinking is that it is better to upsample at the transport. Martin Dewulf from Bound for Sound swears by upsampling at... 
Another Cryogenic Freeze Article HFNRR
Jenna Labs is actively marketing cryogenic treated cables. True cryogenic treating is not a trivial matter. It involves costs, special procedures, and material and personnel risks many are not willing to take. Furthermore the speed of cooling, and... 
interconnect help
I second the above post: Coincident CST should be the ticket. They will sound good out of the box, but give 2 or 3 hundred hours and you will be surprised. 
Delphi owners- BDR carbon clamp
Which version of the Oracle Delphi do you have? I have the latest, version V. Foloow up on Jeffloistarca question where did you get it? 
Thoughts on Fidelio
The Helikon needs about 50hrs of breaking. Does the brightness improves after 2 sides of a record? If it does it is the cartridge. The VTA is also important. The fidelios also need some more breaking. 
Advice on Phono Cables for VPI TT?
Hi: I am going to try Coincident CST for phono cable. The following information comes from this site and I quote:http://www.high-endaudio.com/index_ac.html"COINCIDENT- This is the finest phono cable I've heard. It is superb in every sonic paramete... 
Tuners to audition under 700
New or used?New I can sugest the Parasound tuner for about 400 or 500 $.Please say if you are interested in the used.