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Speaker spikes on concrete or wood floor best?
i decided to experiment taking the factory spikes off my DeVore Nines. So far I actually like the sound better. I have a set of Stillpoints inbound to test out in place of the spikes...will report back my findings on that test but so far I'm conve... 
3 identical fronts or dedicated CC
i'm buying a set of Salk HT2-TL's with matching center tomorrow. I'm buying them without hearing them so can't comment there but Jim does make a matching center if you decide to go with the HT2-TL's. 
Speaker spikes on concrete or wood floor best?
Spikes typically couple to the object which they are resting on...So what's your feedback on decoupling through the use of footers like Stillpoints or Track Audio? 
Speaker spikes on concrete or wood floor best?
Hornguys,curious what your reasoning is for this? why do so many manufacturers ship with spikes then? 
alternative power supply for Garrard 301
Can someone share detailed info about what the Mark Kelly power supply unit "features" are? I'd be interested in an upgraded power supply as well and if possible to get in on the original group buy since the initial batch hasn't been delivered yet... 
Ayre DAC vs Auralic vs Metrum vs Bel Canto
Audiofreak32, fair enough...sorry for the mistaken identity. Have you compared the Linn to any of these DAC's mentioned? I was actually interested in the DS series but never had a chance to audition. 
Ayre DAC vs Auralic vs Metrum vs Bel Canto
Wilsynet, I appreciate the reply.Audiofreak32, aren't you a Linn dealer? If not my apologies. 
Ayre DAC vs Auralic vs Metrum vs Bel Canto
Wilsynet, I'm sorry my experience bothers you so much that you needed to publicly ridicule my comments and share your own experience without providing the system context for which the pieces were incorporated. I guess if we all had exactly the sam... 
Ortofon --- A90 or SPU 90th?
Well I went with a Yamamoto HS-1A and will replace the leads with Oyaide. 
Favorite 300B: Sophia vs KR
Thanks Tony (Clio09) for the call today, look forward to seeing you at THE Show in Newport Beach, CA and hearing your gear in person. 
Favorite 300B: Sophia vs KR
Clio09, I just went to the website and filled out the contract us page. I'd be interested in hearing how your amp designs compare to the Shindo line of tube amps. 
Ortofon --- A90 or SPU 90th?
Mechans,I'm not sure I follow your response, are you recommending a headshell? 
Ortofon --- A90 or SPU 90th?
In a surprise change of events I just picked up the Soundsmith retipped Goldbug Ms. Brier LOMC cartridge recently posted here for sale. This rare cartridge has very high marks and I feel it will be an excellent pairing to my setup. Now I can take ... 
Ortofon --- A90 or SPU 90th?
Interesting info. Juki is actually asking for higher than retail on the SPU 90th...I know it's limited edition but seems strange for a few year old cart. I've read the Schick does really well with SPU so think this is probably where I should start... 
Ayre DAC vs Auralic vs Metrum vs Bel Canto
horses for courses...this was my opinion in my system at that time...comparing to my setup now yes it was clinical. YMMV