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jfrech

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SRA change from 140g to 180g
Glai, thanks for the comments-appreciate it. Mid last year you posted several times regarding the Spiral Groove Centroid arm. Did you ever try that or explore this option? 
Transparent Bi-Cable
mm2 ultra by far... 
Transparent Bi-Cable
Hi, this I do know a few things about. It's pretty significant in the areas of lower noise, increased resolution, more organic/smoothness but with no loss of detail. The MM2 vs XL is a major change. With MM2 you can almost step down a level or two... 
SRA change from 140g to 180g
Hi, i haven't been one to fool with vta to much. I have a setting for 200 and 180 gram etc and kind of stick to that. Well, listening to a new speakers corner lp i just got, sounded a little lame...moved the arm down a little and it really opens u... 
Transparent Bi-Cable
?? Not sure here. It's still available on Transparent's website...http://www.transparentcable.com/products/pdf/prices/retail_prices_04-2009.pdfsee page 4 for their biwire cables 
Kef 205/2
Hi, you have a nice system! Are the KEF's brand new? If so, they may need some breakin time in addition to different placement/cabling... 
grounding issue
Hi, that makes sense...something in the circuit... 
Luxman M-600A
My Nagra PLL matched up to it great when I demo'd the Luxman...can't comment on other combo's.. 
Graham Phantom B44 2 or Taela ?
Sunnyboy, very happy to "hear" about your results with the Talea. Out of curiousity, were you using a the captive cable Triplanar? or one with the RCA or DIN termination. Also same question for the Talea since I am not familar with it's terminatio... 
grounding issue
I think you need to attach the headshell and connect the cart...if the noise is gone...no issue. maybe i missed something from your post?? 
Best software to convert FLAC to Apple lossless?
Hi, just 24/96, dCS U-Clock/Puccinii isn't 24/192 (yet)...i think a update maybe on the way soon... 
Best software to convert FLAC to Apple lossless?
I see you're using pure music..I use Amarra. It has a flac conversion feature that places it into itunes (aiff). Given the competition, maybe you should suggest this feature to pure music?Amarra also let's me play flac natively via their on playli... 
Shuguang 12AX7 Pavane/Psvane Reference.
I went for the TJ Full Music 12ax7's in my Nagra PLL. Replacing highly tested EH 12ax7's from the Nagra factory with about 18 months time on them (a few hours a day).The TJ's slaughtered em. Wasn't even close. I thought my stock tubes must have be... 
which DAC is comparable with DCS Puccini ?
Hi, it's the dCS Debussy in their lineup. I also think they have a 24/192 USB update coming out very soon (read it on some ces show reports) 
Review: Balanced Audio VK-P10 Tube preamp
hi, this where to spend money question is a tough one. Linn always said the TT was first, then arm, then cart etc...In his system, when I owned a lp 12 that made sense.My current thinking is a balance is the best approach. And money may not be the...