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Can Digital beat our Analog installations?
Lewm, dont think of noise as like noise (hiss/hum). In this case, it allows more musical info to emerge. So maybe a better analogy is like a focus ring on a camera, allowing the image to be better percieved from the background when optimal focus i... 
AMG V12 vs SME 20/12
Honestly, I'd be reluctant to sell your TT...you seem to have a pretty great set up...What cables and power conditioning? Any isolation racks/shelfs/footers?I've heard the higher Grand Utopia EM...so I know your speakers are very good...Depending ... 
Jan Allaerts Cartridge Experience?
Pietro, thanks for posting. I am very curious regarding your phono stages you've tried with the Allearts Formula...can you let us know?Thanks 
Jan Allaerts Cartridge Experience?
I have a lyra Atlas and a Allaerts MC 2 Finish. Grand Prix Monaco Turntable with a TriPlanar (current model), EAR MC4 Step up, Nagra VPS.The Allaerts is finicking on set up and on the phono stage. Honestly, I am on the hunt for a better phono stag... 
AMG V12 vs SME 20/12
I've heard the SME 20/12, 30/12 and used to own a 20/2. I also recently heard a AMG V12. So none of these were in the same systems so I can't draw any conclusions for you...I will say each of them make beautiful music. At the top end, I am not sur... 
PAD Aqueous 20th Anniv. vs Cardas Golden Ref. IC's
I think if you moved up in the Purist line you'd hear significant improvements...such as Purist Venustas or higher...The Proteous Provectus are a serious upgrade...as rsf507 suggests... 
Can Digital beat our Analog installations?
Hi, I've tried 3 types of clock cables. All were clearly audible. dCS Stock, Cardas Lightning 15 and Purist Proteus Provectus Praesto. I prefer the Purist out of these 3, however the Cardas is a lot better than stock. Seems to bring more focus and... 
Can Digital beat our Analog installations?
Can u describe a bit more on your clocking arrangement? I own the dcs Scarlatti also... What about cables for the clock? 
Value of my Transparent cables?
Transparent has a upgrade program where you typically get 75% of the value (I think) to a higher model. Not sure if you're just looking for cash or to move up...Their website posts retail prices also... 
Audio software vinyl to c/d
Hi, this one is supposed to be pretty good...I am sure there are others...http://www.sonicstudio.com/amarra/amarravinyl.htmlPersonally I prefer cd's in my car...they sound better...the ipod interface always sounds weak to me... 
KEF 104/2 T33 tweeter replacement
I used to own the KEF 104/2...killer speaker...Are you having issues with your tweeter? Why not just go to KEF? 
Norah Jones
I'm a fan ! 
Stillpoints and reference-level speakers
lloydelee21, is trying stillpoints under his Wilson's right now....he's posted in a few places...maybe he'll chime in soon... 
Entreq ground conditioners - what's the theory?
Ivan...thanks for taking the time to write this. So I have a friend getting a demo of the Entreq...he'll bring it by my home (might be 6-8 weeks)...only way is to try this...i'm sincerely curious... 
Entreq ground conditioners - what's the theory?
Spirit...I wonder how much my Shunyata Triton and Typhon are already contributing here? Maybe I won't experience as much benefit? Not sure if any Shunyata users have tried these grounding boxes...