lak

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A New Believer
I fully agree with Tubegroover's first comment; always trust your ears. 
Review: Soundsmith SG-200 Cartridge
Thanks for the nice review.What kind of price tag does the Soundsmith SG-200 Cartridge have? 
Do Mono Block amps provide better sound ??
I have owned many different high end stereo amps and monoblocks. They have all sounded good to me, but you have to remember each amp has it's own sound. If the monoblocks sound better in your system, and you prefer the set up (length of speaker ca... 
Isolation Transformer or Power Regenerator
Main panel to two 5 KVA Xetreme isolation transformers to sub-panel that feeds three major audio systems. Two used isolation transformers for $800. Works very well. Just a way to save some bucks. Not for everyone.http://cgim.audiogon.com/i/vs/i/f/... 
Conrad-Johnson LP66S Amp?
I received the Allnic T1500a (Integrated 300B amp 12.5 watts) today. After unpacking it and letting it sit in the room to get to room temperature (5 hours) I hook it up and put on a CD. Running the amp as an integrated unit it sounded fantastic, a... 
Audio Note 2.1.x DAC vs Wyred 4 Sound DAC 2
Very interesting, thanks for sharing. 
Removable headshells 101
My knowledge is limited when it comes to discussions regarding headshells and I'm interested in learning as much as possible. Please feel free to pass on any websites etc. 
Looking for opinions on the Legacy studio HD
I use to own a pair of Legacy Studio speakers (about 8 years ago and purchased them about four years before that). Although they sounded pretty good I did find out at a later date that for the same dollar value there were studio speakers that soun... 
Anyone with W4S amps and preamp
I'm using a pair of Wyred 4 Sound SX-1000 monoblocks along with a Dodd Audio Battery tube preamp. The music sounds wonderful. I have also used a Plinius M-16 preamp with the SX-1000 monoblocks that also sounded wonderful.I hope this helps? 
Conrad-Johnson LP66S Amp?
Onemug,FYI; thanks for the information, it's good to hear from someone that has the same amp. I now have an Allnis T1500a Integrated 300B amp ordered. 
Pass X150.5 vs. X250.5
Acurus makes a very important point and I agree 100%.What is the location of your volume control knob? Does your meter move from class A to AB? 
Tube preamp for Pass Labs amp
I agree with Pdreher. I use the Calypso with NOS tubes also, with my Pass Lab XA 30.5, works very well. I'm sure there are many preamps what would also work very well. 
Conrad-Johnson LP66S Amp?
Thanks Audiofreakgeek.Any additional comments? All feedback is welcome.I would be using the amp in the following system:Pass Lab XA 30.5 amp, Aesthetix Calypso tube preamp, MBL 1531 CDP, Yamaha T-2 Tuner, Von Schweihert dB 99 speakers with super t... 
best transport?
I'm not saying this is the best transport but the CEC line of transports have a unique sound because they are belt driven. I would simply put any belt driven transport on your list to consider. Audiophiles that have heard the belt driven transport... 
Count Basie "88 Basie Street
Agree with Dopogue's comments. I also really like "Chairman of the Board".