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New Schroeder linear tonearm, any thoughts?
lewm, I think sarcher30 hits it about right. All I know is this arm makes some seriously beautiful music...I feel like I have a whole new vinyl front end...not just a arm... it's pretty impressive...honestly I was a ways down the road on a very pr... 
XLR to RCA Adapter Dilemma
interesting...Lloyd is right..something is different with the implementation of the xlr to rca adapters vs the rca jacks...I used to have a BAT VK51SE...but never ran a single ended amp...I did run single ended sources....it all sounded great... 
Tube preamp question
Swampwalker gave good advice above..I'd have to agree with him...and the BAT tube preamps, used, around 2k or up are a great choice, If you could go up a little bit and get a BAT VK51SE you'd have to spend a lot of cash to get a better preamp...(l... 
HELP BAT VK-250 or Musical Fidelity A300cr?
I used to own a BAT VK50SE and a BAT VK200. It's a awesome combination and I'd have to agree with zd542...the matching here is very nice. I'd sell the MF...Also when you get your BAT amp ...leave it on when your listening everyday...I think you'll... 
Moving-Coil Step-Up Transformer SUT
Hey Raul, I used to own a Denon AU-340 for years and years. I had it rewired with Randall Research interconnects...it is pretty good...I have to agree with you... 
Moving-Coil Step-Up Transformer SUT
I have 2. One built into my Nagra VPS (and it's wound by Nagra) and EAR MC4. Both are darn nice...The Nagra is more linear, the EAR sounds more pleasing. The Nagra I tend to use with my Lyra Atlas, the EAR with my Allaerts MC2 Finish... 
New Schroeder linear tonearm, any thoughts?
Hi, Babybear and myself recently purchased these arms and installed in our systems. We both posted comments on our system page threads...in a nutshell, it's a amazing sounding arm... 
Testament records reissues
I am listening to a Chopin right now on this label...it's a nice recording...I don't have the original to compare... 
Allnic KS Park visit to USA
Awesome, I'll try to drive up on Tues..would love to meet him and hear your new H5000 DHT phono stage! 
Thoughts on Nagra MSA
Tone Audio did a review on the Nagra MSA's...http://www.tonepublications.com/review/nagra-msa-amplifier/ 
Directv to ARC DAC?
mofi is right...possibly...the dtv audio signal isn't so high rez...I've tried with with my dCS DAC...it's pretty uninteresting to listen to 
Why my SUT hums only with certain phonostages ?
Pani I get a low level hum from my ear mc4 into the mm input on my nagra vps...with allaerts mc 2 finish. It's a low out put .2mv....When I use my lyra atlas...same sut and phono no hum...but I also don't need so much gain...so I suspect the phono... 
Thoughts on Nagra MSA
I"ve always heard it in monoblock form...driving some tougher loads like the Wilson Sasha's or the Rockport Aviors...it's always been effortless and wonderful 
Thoughts on Nagra MSA
It is a little jewell. I have heard these amps many times...I own a nagra vps/vfs and really love it 
Hydra 8 versus Trition
yep and bring your checkbook. it's not subtle...lower noise, better dynamics and MUCH better clarity. It's a injection of resolution...but even more natural presentation. nothing goes backwards....only steps forward...