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New Speaker Conundrum - Vandy's, Spendors, Salk, Ascend - Mainstream or ID
I suggest that you go to Brooklyn and visit Bache Audio and listen to his speakers. I went a few weeks ago after listening to them at the NY show and I have a pair of Tribecas on order. I have Quad 57s and Audio Physic Tempo Plus speakers and was ... 
ReVox b285 need help in NYC
Try calling Ben Jacoby. http://www.highendaudiorepair.com/payment.html 
New York City Audio Show 2019
I thought the Bache speakers sounded nice. 
Has anyone done any business with Quads Unlimited lately???
Wayne rebuilt my 57s back in 2005, then again in 2012. The first time he had them for 2 months. The last time he had them for nearly 2 years! He did a fantastic job but never again.  
Anyone upgrade from a Loricraft to ultrasonic record cleaning?
I have both a Loricraft and a Kirmuss. The process using the Kirmuss is lengthy but I get better results compared to the Loricraft.  
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Audio Physic Tempo Plus.  
Can you use the Kirmuss Ultrasonic cleaner without the lengthy white paste steps
The problem is that you risk damaging the stylus with the white paste if it’s disturbed and not fully removed. You should read Fremer’s review.I have cleaned about 50 LPs with the Kirmuss. Some records were good with 2 cycles, some needed 10 cycle... 
Can you use the Kirmuss Ultrasonic cleaner without the lengthy white paste steps
The first cycle is mainly for surface dust. After that, if you don't apply the surfactant, the ultrasonic is not as effective for deep cleaning. I had an email exchange with Mr. Kirmuss and he recommended switching to 2 minute cycles until the whi... 
KLAudio is stopping production of their Ultrasonic record cleaner.
I was skeptical before getting the Kirmuss thinking that the smudge was just part of the process and it was all just snake oil. But the white smudge is not consistent from record to record. Some records are smudge free after 2 cycles, while others... 
KLAudio is stopping production of their Ultrasonic record cleaner.
I have my Kirmuss for 2 months. I have not compared it to other ultrasonic cleaners but I do own a Loricraft for 10 years. I was hesitant to buy the Kirmuss because of the process. But after cleaning 50-60 LPs I will say that it does a much better... 
Best Loudspeakers for Rich Timbre?
Shahinian.  
Looking For 90% of the performane of the super expensive cables for much less money
You should check out Triode Wire Labs. I've replaced expensive cables with the Spirit II interconnect and American Speaker Cable and I plan to add more. Very smoothed, yet detailed and open sounding midrange with just the right amount of density. ... 
Richard Shahinian
I'm 45 minutes away from the shop and have visited there a few times. Richard didn't treat me like a customer, but a friend. When at the shop he would invite me to sit and listen to music. On one occasion, I had the opportunity to listen to music ... 
Having difficulty installing Grado cartridge on a Rega turntable
Not sure about Rega but American Audiophile in Lynbrook is familiar with Grado. 
Best Speaker for classical music
That's what I use. They are simply wonderful for large scale orchestral music. My other speakers are rebuilt Quad 57s and I prefer the Shahinian's with orchestral music.