jperry

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Vapor Sound Audio/tons of Value for $$$$
What really matters is how they sound, not the materials price to cost ratio. Do you own a pair of these? It would be helpful to everyone interested in them if you posted a review and listed your system.Who is Terry London? Any relation to Julie? 
Threshold FET 10/e cartridge amp questions
I have a Shelter 901 and looking at Shelter dealer's on-line information shows the 501 II as a MC with an output voltage of 0.4mV, which is about the same as the Shelter 901. I use a gain setting of 56 db for the 901 and a load setting of 125 ohms... 
What speakers for 10k?
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Upgrade from Proac Response 1SC?
The D2 is a current model. I think the newer Pro-ac speakers image better and sound less veiled. I used to have Response 2 speakers and the newest generation is better, I think some of the improvement is due to materials technology in the new mode... 
Describe ube sound vs solid state
One of them is better and the other one is not as good.Which is which is a matter of personal preference and eternal debate 
What's your experience with fine phono preamp s ?
+1 on the Aesthetix Rhea. I just upgraded mine to the signature version. I also recommend the Art Vinyl One which is what I used while the Rhea was out for upgrade. 
Best bourbon?
Try George Dickel Barrel Select. Real nice. 
Upgrade from Proac Response 1SC?
If you like the Proac sound you should look at the Response D Two (used). The local daler here in Phoenix, AZ has a demo pair of D-30r for sale, but I am not sure of the price. 
What speakers for 10k?
"01-19-15: SouljasmoothI don't understand how a thread about looking for "end of game" speakers up to $10K turned into buying the Vapor Audio Breeze?"I agree with you 100% 
Best isolation cones
I placed some of the Nordost Sort Kone TC under an Art Audio Vinyl One phono preamp and they made an easily audible improvement. 
What speakers for 10k?
Buy the Nimbus (or something in that general price) now and get off the upgrade train, if not permanently, for at least a longer period of time. The Stiff Breeze is another $2,500 speaker, and while it may be a great $2,500 speaker (I have not hea... 
Shelter 501 mkii then what now
If it needs re-tipping you really have nothing to lose. You end up with a great sounding cartridge for $250 - $350. It sounds different, but not necessarily better or worse. Hard for me to describe with the passing of time since I have heard it. 
Stillpoints Ultra 5 versus Vibraplane
Albert, I looked and he has his system posted here as well as WBF. his user name on Audiogon is Peterayer. ON WBF he posts as PeterA. The SME 30/12 turntable and Pass XA 160.5 are on on Vibraplanes.You should also look at the thread on WBF titled ... 
Help Setting Up Quad System In Seattle
You should find a technician in Seattle. If it is old and has not been used in a long time turning it on may damage the equipment. 
Shelter 501 mkii then what now
rebuilt Shelter 901 with ruby cantilever from Soundsmith