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TT set up in the Bay Area
Just a figure of speech! 
TT set up in the Bay Area
Found the problem, AA didn't tighten the alen screw on the arm and the VTA was messed up, the arm was all the way down so I adjusted the VTA and it sounds pretty good but I will keep making tiny adjustments until I get it just right. I have learne... 
Help Bi-amping question
I have a pair of Classe 25 amps and Martin Logan Ascents, I too tried the amps in mono and all you need is one pair IC and two pairs speaker wire if you bi-wire the speakers, I also tried them bi-amped vertical and they sound better this way, you ... 
Hlp - my bookshelf spkr is like humpty dumpty
I'm sorry but there are no fixes for this, I see two choices, First one is get rid of the cat and the second choice would be a new pair of floor standers!:-)Seriously the blue tack stuff really works.Happy Listening! 
Coping in an Age of Uncertainty
I have a pretty good digital set up and around 1200 cd so I will continiue to build my redbook collection. I just bought my first TT so this should keep buisy. Why should I buy into SACD when there is maybe 15 or 20 titles, and why should I rush o... 
Do tube dampers really work?
The Hal-O tube dampers work good for me. It's a sultle improvement but worth doing! One thing I have noticed is you can fine tune your system some what by moving them up or down the tube, I have the Hal-O about 1/3 down from the top as this gives ... 
Which 16:9, 46" RPT--Toshiba v. Sony
The toshiba gets my vote, just picked up the 57 incher and it's killer, second choice would be the hitachi and forget the mitsubushi and sony! Just my .02 worth!Happy tv buying! 
Looking to get TT
I guess it's time to put this thread to sleep!Just want to thank those who answered my questions.Viridian, thanks for the info on the VPI and BTW thanks for the tip on the Kenner Plug N Play as I will consider this when I get my second system up a... 
What is everyone using for dedicated AC lines???
Dedicated 100 amp sub panel just for audio with three 110 volt and one 220 volt dedicated circuits.I run THHN stranded # 10 doubled up for all hots, grounds and neutrals which gives me around 7 gauge conductors. Very nice for my amps. I use the 22... 
PS Audio Ultimate Outlet with JR Concentra Amp
I use two high current U/O with each one of my amps and they do not limit or choke them in any way at least in my system and also find that good power cords along with dedicated lines improved my system further. If you run big amps then the PC are... 
Preamp or CD Player for Best Sonic Improvement
My vote goes for the Preamp first but also consider checking out a few different brands as you mentioned you have not yet heard tubes so the audition of several preamps is a must as $4500 is a fair amount of money and I think it's worth exploring ... 
Speaker cable recommendation ?
Check out the PS Audio wire as it's very nice stuff and you dont have to spend all your budget! The left over cash will buy you more music or maybe a dedicated line or two! Happy Listening! 
Looking to get TT
Zaikesman, Classe has stoped making the Phono card for my preamp so I'm looking for someone that has one for sale. For now what I have done is bought a VPI HW-19JR with the AQ PT-6 arm, Blue Point Speacial and the OBH-8SE pre to get me by for now ... 
Looking to get TT
After reading alot of the post here and the recommendations from you guys here, are my choices1. VPI-19 jr with AQ PT-6 arm2. VPIHW-19 mk III 3. Sumiko Pro-Ject prospective4. MMF-75. VPI Aries Scout1 thru 4 are pretty close in price at $900-$1000 ... 
Looking to get TT
Twl, After reading many post on TT it seems like your one of the guru on TT here and was wondering your thoughts on maybe MMF-5 with grado phono or MMF-7 with grado phono, or do you think I'm wasting my time with these types of TT. My digital is p...