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Audio Research Ref 110 - Ref 3 Cable Interconect
I have been using Audio Research cables with my VTM 200's and LS 25. The price is reasonable and performance is excellent. I did try several more expensive cables with good results but not better than what the ARC cables provided. There is a reaso... 
Vinyl reviews website
Great idea Richard. I hope it continues to grow into a great source of information exchange for all vinyl lovers. 
Difference between JMW 12.5 and JMW 12.6 tonearm
Why not ask the folks at VPI ? Send them an email. They are tops in customer service in my experience. 
LP to CD transfer question...what's best?
Question for Stefanl....Why is the sample rate limited to 22.05 when red bood CD is 44.1? If you use a A-D converter wouldn't it transfer at the rate set by the converter? Or by the computer software setting? Just curious. Thanks 
RCA to XLR adapters…
Audio Research sells the adapters you describe for $50 pair. Call and talk to Leonard Gustafson. 
++++StereoPhile Class A components+++++
Hi Mark,Use the Stereophile ratings as a guide....not as an absolute. Also be aware that they only rank items they have reviewed in the present incarnation. They also drop from the list after some time has passed since the review. Reviewers have g... 
JMLAB, QUAD OR THIEL.?
I agree with Peter S. That having been said, buy American. You will never be sorry you purchased Thiel. Better resale too. 
Audio Research service
I agree with Jafox. My experience has been entirely positive. How many companies that have been in business as long as Audio Research still service every product they have ever made? 
artists who most deeply touch you
Two that come to me right off are Linda Eder and Loreena McKennit. Linda has a great Christmas Album released last year. 
other singers like Patricia Barber.....
Perhaps Christy Baron.........Try the Chesky Sampler CD "Women of Song". 
InfiniCaps in Audio Research gear
Re: Steve Huntley...... he is the type of person who likes to talk with his potential customers. Give him a call. He will be more than happy to discuss his work and how it can improve your specific unit. 
BMG CD's ARE worse
I have not purchased from BMG or Columbia for some time now. The prices are lower than available through other sources but selection of music and artists is often poor. I too had the sense that the "club" recordings were not of the same standard a... 
Can I zap myself biasing my tube amp??
Get some help. If you have never done this before, it can be very dangerous. Just the fact that you are considering rubber boots tells me that you may be unaware of the precautions needed. The place you want the insulation is on your hands. You ma... 
4 Ohm vs. 8 Ohm, what does it mean.....
I absolutely agree with the above responses from artistic Audio and from Rives, The Manufacturers have focused on 4 ohm speakers to market them more effectively. They sound louder in the demo rooms than would an 8 ohm speaker at the same electroni... 
The Best Surround "Ceiling" speaker out there?
The Thiel's are fantastic sounding but are surface mount which may rule them out if you really want them recessed.