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Audio Research LS-22 or LS-16 Which is Best
Will- What amp will you be using in this other system? Im not sure the 22 has more gain than the 16. 6-12 db may be the max..where as your 25 allows for 18db as you know. Im sure you want to keep cost down..hence the lesser pre amp. You may be bet... 
VPI Aries platter/bearing change out
Thank you also Yagbol2! I appreciate your help. I know that my buddy sent a check for the platter and bearing for $750 and he was suprised that he received the motor in addition. They also rebuilt his original JMW 10 arm with new bushings and new ... 
Audio Research LS-22 or LS-16 Which is Best
Hi Autospec-I thought you already were using the LS25 pre amp?...Anyway, these 2 line stages are fair at best compared to the better sounding and competively priced LS 5 pre amp. That would be the best choice over these 2 for sure.Your 25 bests th... 
VPI Aries platter/bearing change out
Byfo,Thank you very much for this excellent info and the time you took to detail the steps. Very appreciated. This will be a big help.Did you by chance ever get the hum issue resolved with the new platter? It would be ashame if you could not use i... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Coldplay X&Y EMI UK Import. Fantastic 2 lp set. This is superb. 
Sony MDR-SA3000 headphones
Newmanoc,Thanks for the link. Very helpful.Keeping my 600's. but found a pair of SA 3000 new for 1/2 of retail on ebay..I'll give em a try anyway. 
Please compare the following headphones
Craig-I have the 600's with Moon Audio Blue Dragon cable and a ASL MG DT OTL Mk3 amp set up. I have used Grado 325, 325i, AKG 501 and HD650's all with this set up. I actually prefer the 600's to all of them. The 600 and 650's are not that much dif... 
Is the Jolida jd 100 as good as the dealers claim?
Yes indeed! listen to your pals here who say its a great player! I sold my Wadia 23 running as a transport and Electrocompaniet upsampeling DAC after hearing the JD100. I gained a sound much more real to my ears. If you get one you can keep it gre... 
Best Cd Player under $100,000
Is this tread still around?? :)I figure if IC's can top out at about 15K a meter,and headphone systems can hit 8K..given that some speaker systems can top 125K..I suppose a cd player could push 100K...but I like my Jolida 100!! :) it only sounds e... 
Cartridge for JMW 10
I did indeed have this experience and called VPI. Harry suggested the lighter CW. He was very familiar with the scenario of trying to use a lighter weight cart like the ZYX and Dyna D172Mk2 on the 10 arm with the standard CW. The 10 with the stand... 
Cartridge for JMW 10
Carl, The 5 gr.ZYX would be too light for the stock 10 arm.What I have is the stock arm without headshell weights. I obtained a light counterweight for the 10 arm from VPI. Its the same as the dropped CW used on the Scoutmaster model...but fits th... 
its all about the music,no way hose
I dont think it took any of us too long to figure this out. Yes, we love music, but like the rest of us, we also love the toys and the hardware that graces the room it sits in.I definately agree with you, and pride of ownership has its rewards, as... 
David Elrod. the man , the cable the company.
I'd also mention Robert at RSA. His knowledge, experience, and friendly sense of humor are what makes this often highly biased and opinionated hobby very refreshing! :) 
Best Speaker for $2500 Rock - Jazz, No Clue
Usher 6371 is a fantastic speaker retailing in the $3K range. You should be able to find a demo pair in your range or less .Simply one of the BEST values for the money. They are neutral and dynamic, and are easily driven with moderate power. Bass ... 
What is the quietest preamp you've used?
Agree also with Philjolet...Its amazing how quiet the tube Stingray is.