jc4659

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Peeking inside a Carver Crimson 275 Tube Amplifier
...within 30 days from purchase.  
your first system-
First system was in the mid 70's and consisted of Marantz 2230 receiver, Pioneer PL-10D turntable, Empire cartridge, Creative Lab Standard speakers. My next step up was a NAD 3140 integrated amp and Large Advent speakers.  The jump in sonics reall... 
Musetec (LKS) MH-DA005 DAC
@melm thanks for sharing your thoughts and experiences regarding the anticipated reliability of LKS / Musetec DACs. I am still shocked and amazed at how good redbook cd sounds coming from an old Meridian CD player used as a transport and limping a... 
Musetec (LKS) MH-DA005 DAC
Thanks @auxinput .  That's encouraging!  
Musetec (LKS) MH-DA005 DAC
Okay all of you happy DA-005 owners, who has owned their DAC the longest and can comment on reliability?  Maybe it's too soon to know but it's the only question I still have about this wonderful DAC and hope I never have to find out.   
聖HIJIRI Users thread
Plan to call, Lalit. Thanks. 
聖HIJIRI Users thread
Gestalt doesn't have much of a website. Clicking on the links takes you to the manufacturer's website. I assume you have to call to inquire about prices.  Very happy with my Zavfino Fusion i/c's but if the Hijiri are similar but mo' better then I'... 
Does anyone manufacture an alternative Linn Sondek belt pulley ?
Funny, I just realized the original post was from 1.5 years ago. I hope the OP figured it out or got some help! 
Review of Quadratic MC-1 SUT With Comparisons to Other SUTs
@mulveling  Thanks for adding the additional information and your thoughts about value!  
Review of Quadratic MC-1 SUT With Comparisons to Other SUTs
Nice review and very much appreciated!  I would have liked to see retail prices for these SUT's (which obviously I can find myself) and your nomination for a value leader out of the bunch.  Again, thanks for the clear and concise comparisons!  
Does anyone manufacture an alternative Linn Sondek belt pulley ?
Use a proper Linn belt. It will fall when the platter stops and should ride back up the pulley when the platter starts to spin if it is adjusted properly. If the OP does go to a Linn dealer do not transport the table with the heavy platter in pl... 
Does anyone manufacture an alternative Linn Sondek belt pulley ?
I am confused by the OP stating that he has a ROUND belt. Mine is flat! Did Linn change the cross sectional shape of their belts? 
KEF Reference 1s or Wilson Sophias
I am familiar with the Ref 1s and used to own the VX-5 twenty.  I can only imagine how beautiful these sound together!  
upgrade rec from meridian 508.24
@lewdis It's been over a week and no reply from the repair shop when I used the contact form on their website.  I will need to call.  Please let me know if you've made any progress.  
upgrade rec from meridian 508.24
You've got my attention since mine (508.20 factory upgraded to 508.24) has been acting up as of late. I bought a new DAC and only use mine as a transport.  Sometimes the buttons don't work, the sled comes out only halfway, and intermittent inabili...