jperry

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Frustrated with Bonamassa Live CDs
Try "Live from Nowhere in Particular". I have the two LP set. There is also a 2 LP set with the same title. I think it sounds good, but I can't comment on the CD as I only have the vinyl pressing. Nice rendition of Slow Gin on the album. 
Phono Preamp recommendation for VPI Prime
Do you have a price range?Kgturner is correct. you will get a recommendation for those three. I think you should also consider K&K, Art Audio, Aesthetix Rhea and Basis 
Speaker thoughts - ProAc D40R or Wilson Benesch
Garebear, I am also a D-40r owner. I wish I had a larger room, but mine is closer to the size of your room (you can see it in my system), and the D-40r work well in that room. I think the smaller D-30r would also work well.I have listened to the W... 
I can't get a wood bodied Benz anymore
If you get it retipped, and by this I mean have the stylus replaced, as Drrsutliff states above, it should not have a change to the sound assuming you use the same stylus profile.If you change the cantilever to a different material and replace bot... 
No question, just a little holiday praise
This year I have made a number of changes to my system, and all for the better. I have been helped by a number of people who provided help and guidance.Steve Klein at Sounds of Silence. Even though not technically a customer, Steve helped me with ... 
I can't get a wood bodied Benz anymore
Buy one of these listed below for sale on Audiogon. No affiliation with either seller.Oracle Audio Thalia High Output Cart (Benz Micro Ebony H)Benz Micro LP-S Cartridge Low Hours 
Another cartridge suggestion thread
Brinkmann Audio EMT-TiCall Steve Klein at Sounds of Silence. He has a demo for sale. No affiliation, but I have dealt with Steve, and he is a great guy, with superb customer service. 
What is the best USED Speaker Under $10,000
I don't know if it is the best, but I bought a used pair of ProAc Response D-40r for less than $10K and I am very impressed with them. You can see my system in the link below.Best of luck in your search. 
Trying to decide which speaker cable
12-12-14: Kalbi23Thanks for you help, will go with the 88s.Kalbi23 (Threads | Answers | This Thread) 
Upgrade from Harbeth Compact 7
Without getting into a lot of detail, here is a ranking of the ones I tried, Compared to the prior speakerProac Studio 140 - Harsh upper midrange and lacking in detail compared to the other speakers.Harbeth Compact 7 ES-3 - Very smooth, not very d... 
Upgrade from Harbeth Compact 7
I had the Harbeth Compact 7 for a while, then changed to the Proac D-40r, which IMO was a significant improvement. You can see my system in the link below. 
Jazz for aficionados
I meant the first track on the President album, not the title track. 
Jazz for aficionados
I just bought a copy of Wayne Horvitz ‎– The President, after hearing it at a friend's home a number of times.Below is a link to the title track from the album performed live at the Third Door in SeattleGoes Round and RoundIn case I did not get th... 
PSE amp repair
Give John Rutan at Audio Connection in Verona, NJ a call. 
Audio Desk Record Cleaner-Anyone buy one yet
The album is almost always dry enough to put away, but occasionally there are a few drops of water in the run out grooves. I just wipe them with a microfiber cloth.I clean about as many records as you and do not think there is a problem with the f...