lancelock

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Experience with DS Audio Optical Cartridge Systems
I agree with @pindac , I enjoy meeting with my fellow enthusiasts. The sharing of ideas has caused me to spend more money, ha ha. https://dchifi.group/      
Preamp shootout: Linear tube audio, Modwright, etc.
@markhh2  +1 for the MZ2. It might just be the biggest bang for the buck in audio.  
Experience with DS Audio Optical Cartridge Systems
Wow! Many local guys. I too would enjoy a get together. I would also add that I’m a member of the DC HiFi group and we meet monthly. My previous cartridge before the DS GM was a Ortofon Century.   Lance  
Experience with DS Audio Optical Cartridge Systems
I have owned some very good MC and MI cartridge’s and I have heard nothing on the same level as the DS. I am lucky to have a DS dealer locally so “Dr Vinyl” came over and set up this new 003 cartridge. I ended up purchasing the Grand Master with t... 
Preamp shootout: Linear tube audio, Modwright, etc.
The LTA preamp is definitely in the upper echelon. I believe that a fully balanced option will be available next year possibly. Regardless, the MZ Pre level 2 is a keeper for me.  
AGD Audion GaN Class D In The House
@delveaudiollc  agreed, a must hear.  
AGD Audion GaN Class D In The House
@jtsnead ,   great idea Jerry, an A/B day would fun. Lance  
Line Stage Preamps that blew you away $2500 Edition
LTA (David Berning) MZ2 cost less but I put at the top of the heap in this price range.  
HumminBird ultrasonic cleaner and other options to distilled water
@analoghaven, The RO system does a good job of removing minerals and any damaging particles from the water and Ive had good results. I also have a 15K DS Audio Grand Master cartridge so I think I would hear any degradation in the vinyl. As far as... 
HumminBird ultrasonic cleaner and other options to distilled water
I have a Reverse Osmosis system installed in my home so I just get it from an auxiliary tap in the kitchen. It was a lot cheaper to install then most of my audio equipment   
Isoacoustics Gaia Speaker Footers
@hickamore  I can’t say if the GAIA will completely eliminate all vibration but they work as good or better than any of the other vibration control devices out there. I gave up pursuing perfect.  
Preamp shootout: Linear tube audio, Modwright, etc.
@cshadow  The MicroZOTL Preamp is superior sounding to the MZ3 and is a wonderful match with my Coda No 16 amp.  
Isoacoustics Gaia Speaker Footers
I bought my GAIA footers from   Dr. Vinyl Excellent customer service   
AGD Audion GaN Class D In The House
@david_ten ​​@mapman  I think we can make this happen guys. Lance  
AGD Audion GaN Class D In The House
@mapman , I’m not sure if @david_ten is as flexible as we are since he is from out of town but we will see what happens.