jperry

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Santa didnt bring me a $20k linestage
Maybe you were not on the nice list. Was there a black rock in your stocking?  
Experience with DS Audio Optical Cartridge Systems
@mijostyn Thanks for your comment. You have to decide whether you are not entitled to an opinion on the how the DS Audio system sounds as you haven’t heard it. As we have discussed before I only comment on equipment I have heard, while your appro... 
Experience with DS Audio Optical Cartridge Systems
@mijostyn  I have heard a few different models of the DS Audio cartridge system many times and commented on my thoughts in a posting below.  
Experience with DS Audio Optical Cartridge Systems
@mijostyn  How did the DS Audio cartridge sound when you heard it?  
Analog upgrade
Another consideration for you might be an AMG Giro with tonearm ($10K) and a DS Audio optical cartridge + energizer ($4K). I understand dealer loyalty. What does he carry other than ClearAudio?  
Experience with DS Audio Optical Cartridge Systems
The DS Audio cartridge, which I have heard many times is excellent. It is also a scalable system, so you can upgrade to a better cartridge or power supply in the system as they all work with each other. If I were not already invested in a number ... 
Devore or Audio Note or other sensitive speakers: wanting to listen in Denver
I didn’t know if you looked at any local dealers or not. I saw one carried Klipsh and JBL, both high efficiency. I also noted that one of the dealers in Denver carried ProAc. I owned Quicksilver amps at one point and they were a good match with P... 
Devore or Audio Note or other sensitive speakers: wanting to listen in Denver
https://www.yelp.com/search?find_desc=audiophile+stores&find_loc=Denver%2C+CO    
Turntable
SOTA makes a good turntable. You will also get a significant performance improvement if you shed the Rega tonearm, although you may want to move it to the SOTA, and then upgrade the tonearm later  
Experience with DS Audio Optical Cartridge Systems
https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/ds-audio-optical-cartridge    
Phono preamp suggestions; can I improve upon my Aesthetix Rhea Sig ?
I agree with the posters below that you should settle in with your new turntable before making a change, if any, with your phono stage. I owned an Aesthetix Rhea for a while and it is an excellent phono stage. One of the suggestions is to try a ... 
What Would You Expect The Value Of An Ikeda 9 Rex(Kawami) To Be?
You could see if Ikeda would retip. Look at hifishark.com to get an idea on the value range.  
Advice for Amp to Drive Klipsch Forte IVs
I have heard a number of Klipsch speakers, and IMO the sound better with tubes. If you are considering Luxman the small integrated should drive them with no problem. If you want a more classic look you should consider the Luxman LX-380. A little ... 
Any dealers have SME belts and O rings for sale?
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Aesthetix Preamps
Thanks for sharing. When I had an Aesthetix Rhea and Calypso I ran all NOS RCA clear tops. The Aesthetix brand produces some great sound.