jaybo

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Hydra 8 -- Normal for labels on back to wear off?
I would be concerned.have it replaced. 
Cat Stevens Tea for the Tillerman LP's
You can't make any version of this album sound less than 'really good'. CD's too. 
Universal Player question
Revox M51v2 
Universal Player question
Its a revox. Its taken me years to figure out the remote and functions..I believe its all automatic.Thanks for the feedback. 
Luxman l-509u or Accuphase E 450
The Accuphase E450 is killer, but I have to add that a mac with autoformers with classic tannoys is infinity listenable. 
Opinions on vintage Dual turntables
The 1019, the 1219, the CS 5000, and yes the new models rock too. 
The Hub: Just how bad is it in high end audio?
as much a cultural evolution away from 'sitting in front of a stereo and listening' as an economic crisis. 'the times they are a changin'.....not enough money..not enough time. 
Harbeth-7es or Fritzspeakers carbon-7
the fritz is more totemlike...the harbeth more like spendor. both are solid music makers. 
Integrated to drive PSB Imagine T's in large room
what denon gear? it maybe good stuff. 
VPI Classic Cartridge Help
what's wrong with the rega? 
Which one is the best Bedini power amp and preamp?
your amps now? 
"They are here" vs. "You are there"
i've always found the recording itself plays the major role. 
YG Acoustics or Dynaudio
your speakers will compete with the ones you are looking at. you can drop 20k and get only 'arguably' better performance. the synchrony...imo...has a different house sound than the platinum....strangly more retro sounding. you may want to think ab... 
YG Acoustics or Dynaudio
psb synchrony 
Klipsch Chorus or Cornwall II
having different speakers for different moods is fine by me. I currently have 5 pairs..