jperry

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I would like to know the approx. value of my equip
Bluebook may be high or low. You really have to look at the data, assuming there is some detail, and be honest with yourself about what you are selling, instead of thinking that you will get the highest price posted for a sale. 
Gyrodec vs Well Tempered Amadeus
I think changing your tonearm will make a very significant difference. I upgraded from a Rega to a Basis Vector tonearm and the difference was a significant improvement to my sound. It was difficult to believe changing the tonearm could make that ... 
can u cut longer interconnects and reterminate?
I would send it back to the MFR. to have it re-terminated or sell it and buy shorter lengths. What type of cable? 
phono stage with two inputs
It would be helpful if you better defined "break the bank".Aesthetix Rhea has two inputs 
Speaker Cables Upgrade - Which Ones?
04-25-13: ChayroI would speak with Gene Rubin for a recommendation. He has been a Harbeth dealer for many years and has an impeccable reputation for honesty and recommending high-value products. That is a great suggestion! 
Speaker Cables Upgrade - Which Ones?
Per Alan Shaw:Harbeth speakers do not need fancy cable. Anything available that is reasonably thick will work OK. 5A electrical flex will get you going. Simple, un-cool standard flex is all you need. Avoid exotic cables with strange electrical cha... 
Question on FR 66s
Try looking for information at vinyl engine. I have a friend that uses one with a Koetsu Rosewood 
CJ ET250s or Pass Labs XA30.5 ---for Harbeth 7ES-3
Per Alan Shaw:Harbeth speakers will work with any normal grade, audiophile or regular grade amplifier that is performing within its original specification. They will work better with a really good amp, but they will work well with even a modest hi... 
Best Monitor not over 1K, new ot used
Review Excerpt: I don't have to tell you I loved these ProAcs. As thrilled as I was with what they could do, I was even more impressed by what they did not. As antithetical to the whole hi-fi–nut syndrome as any I've heard, the ProAc Response Two ... 
Alternate Power Tubes for a Cary V12R
Will it run KT-77 tubes? I tried those in my Quicksilver V4 amps and liked them a bit better than the EL34 I replaced. 
Review: Liberty Audio B2B-1 Preamplifier
Thanks for the great and informative review. My system is very different from yours, but my understanding from your review is that you would prefer this phono stage in your system to the Manley Chinook of Aesthetix Rhea. I would appreciate your th... 
How good does a TT have to be for a good cartridge
Kiddman"Unfortunately, all but a small handful of tonearms are really flawed."What tonearms or tonearm designs do you think are not really flawed? 
Moving from CD to analog
Get a Basis 2200 signature with a Basis Vector arm, Shelter cartridge. The Basis line is upgradable and their midrange table/arm combination is great. Select a phono preamp, get a record cleaner, buy some records and you are good to go. 
Rogue Owners Unite
The remote features on all Rogue products are minimal. Volume and maybe mute. Looks like both of the units you are considering only have volume control on the remote. Hope this helps. I suggest calling after the NY show and asking about the price ... 
Best bookshelf w/ ribbon tweeter under $2000
Look for a pair if Red Rose monitors