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jfrech

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Wadia news
I used to own a Wadia 850 years ago. Was a great digital player...I think people may come to miss a really good disc spinners... 
Alternatives for Transparent Reference MM2
edorr..congrats...I haven't had any long amount of time with Shunyata signal cables...but I have with Transparent. I can't seem to get away from them either...A lot of this is system dependent I am sure...anyway...best of luck! 
Nagra 300p? 300i?
Hi, I can't answer your question, but I've heard the Nagra 300p several times, and in my home. It's a amazing sounding amp. Extremely quiet, sweet extended top end and killer good bass. And those 300b textures and beauty in the mids !Good luck...I... 
CB Radio interference
These can be tough issues to trouble shoot. The above posters offer some good suggestions. Sometimes you gotta move (...yeah I know)One question...is the phono stage next to a window? That may "leak" RFI more so than a wall...You might try somethi... 
anyone listened to Nagra CD-P?
I have. It's a VERY good cd spinner. I have a Nagra PLL and VPS, ended up going with dCS..but it's more money and a lot more shelf space.The build quality on the Nagra is fantastic and I doubt you find a better separate DAC, unless you are plannin... 
Sara K cd recommendations
I like pretty much all of her recordings on chesky ...and agree the 2 or 3 on stockfisch are excellent ! 
Sugden Integrated IA-4 versus Ayre AX-7
Have you considered the new AX-5 from Ayre? It's getting a lot of great press and sounds really good... 
Houston TX
Ne plus ultra is Austin is great...just 2+ hours nw of you.... 
Replacing an Ayre AX-7 -buying advice?
Maybe consider the new Ayre AX-5. It's get's close to the performance of they're KX-R and MX-R separates. I suspect a Ayre dealer will trade in your current gear for less a cash outlay...(or you can sell it here and make a bit more than a trade)..... 
Graham IC-70 Tonearm Cable Matching Cable
Hi, I have to agree with RC Prince... +1 
Transparent Musicwave Reference speaker cable
Hi Phil, they whole cable is upgraded (really swapped out is a better word)...so you won't see you current cable again...the conductors, insulation, connectors and networks are new...usually the price is 70% of the retail of the existing cable tak... 
Hammacher Schlemmer has Kronos $28,000
With a SME 312s or V-12 arm and looks like Lyra Atlas... 
Shunyata ztron power vs cx cables...
yeah ...I'd expect you're about 1/2 through it right now....did you also get a zitron cable to go with? That might take a bit longer...I am breaking in a Typhon right now...to go with my Triton 
Transparent Musicwave Reference speaker cable
The other thing to consider here is transparent has a GREAT upgrade program...the newer cables are SIGNIFICANTLY better...plus you can get the termination you need...just something to consider 
Transparent Musicwave Reference speaker cable
Hi, I'd email Transparent with your serial #'s. Those networks have settings at certain levels (like your reference)...if your using a model built for tube amp and your using solid state...some things won't sound right...Sorry to ask this...but th...