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Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
I don't think they lack it as to they just don't care. My brother loves going to live Symphony but is not interested in music at all at home. 
Tonearm Options for Basis 2800
I am not of the fan that thinks you need wood to mimic live instrument sound like some companies use in their tone arms. I want to hear as little resonance from the item as necessary so I can hear the music in its full glory. I don't want to add o... 
Tonearm Options for Basis 2800
Chargerfan welcome to the Superarm 9 family, may you enjoy many years of sonic bliss. 
HELP WITH A PREAMP DECISION
I would think about changing your source first. I always thought that Esoteric Dac's were a little leaner and brighter than what I care for. 
Well Tempered bearing old vs new
Oregonpapa what is the belt size for the WT original table. I assume it has to be in mm for the UK. 
Audio Desk & it's service
Looks like Audio Desk makes it for them with their own name on it. 
Basis Audio Super Arm 9
Chargerfan, I agree with you 100% about this being the best upgrade I ever made. This arm is so revealing, but in a musical and not analytical manner. 
Elrog 300B vs Takatsuki 300B tubes
Charles I think you are in good hands and will be enjoying those Elrog tubes in no time and hopefully for a long time. As Spock once said Live Long And Prosper. 
Basis Audio Super Arm 9
Listen no one said this was cheap. Everything in high end audio today is way over priced. Its seams like speakers start at 10,000,00 and electronics above 20,000 and more. Fifteen years ago a 5,000.00 speaker was crazy. 
Elrog 300B vs Takatsuki 300B tubes
Charles I think Doug has the test equipment to measure these tube paramaters on his test bench. Its nice to have a Techy friend in the audio business. 
Elrog 300B vs Takatsuki 300B tubes
Charles, it sounds like you may have to do this resistor change to make the 300B last longer. If they do tweak this tube you may want to wait for that replacement. If you just get another one from this batch I probably would do the resistor change... 
Basis Audio Super Arm 9
Chargerfan, I don't feel guilty because I know you will be thanking me and will be in sonic bliss for a long time. The best Jeff 
Elrog 300B vs Takatsuki 300B tubes
This does not sound good at all. 
Romulus CD player--
I had the Romulus Signature and liked it very much. I however like the sound better when I use the PS Audio Transport to it. The difference being night and day. I sold the Romulus and bought a Pandora DAC since I wasn't using the cd player. I then... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Matt all three speakers you picked are great. I think it will boil down to how well they mate with your equipment as well as your room. If you feel so inclined, you can describe the differences each bring to the table.