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Worth of current system
Retail value about 75K.  JA Michell Gyro Se table with HR power supply, Orbe clamp Moerch DP6 arm Benz Ruby Z cart  Ayon CD 2S EAR 868 pre-amp. Synergistic Research Powercell 12 Dali Euphonia MS 4 speakers JL Audio E110 sub Aural Symphonics , Card... 
Ugrade-itis - is there a cure?
It's not the kill, it's the thrill of the chase...... 
Favorite band or artist of all time?
Frank Zappa. He was a musical genius. 
for Los Angeles can anyone recommend someone to hire install phono cartridge
Contact Elliot at Acoustic Image. He's a master a turntable set up and is excellent in customer service  
Tech for cartridge and tonearm instillation Los Angeles Area
+1 for Elliot @ Acoustic Image. A true gentleman and master setter upper 
Ever sit down to listen and just say wow?
More often than not 
Know of a "Dirt Cheap" tweak?
" One of your legs is shorter than the other and both of your feets too long" 
Know of a "Dirt Cheap" tweak?
Sabai      Just a quick note on the Franck Tchang placement. I was really not expecting much.....HOLY CRAP!! was I WRONG! The soundstage opened up in height, width and especially depth. Vocals were so much clearer. I do have a fairly revealing sys... 
Know of a "Dirt Cheap" tweak?
Hi Sabai    Yes, they're copper. I followed Franck's placement as close as I could, my room is a bit asymmetrical. Have not listened with this position, will report back with "perceived" changes.  
Know of a "Dirt Cheap" tweak?
Sabai,I got the cones from Joann's a local craft shop, the end caps from a plumbing  supply shop. For placement I followed  Synergistic Research suggestions. I will look into Franck Tchang too. Thanx for the tip 
Know of a "Dirt Cheap" tweak?
Hey Sabai thanks for the DIY transducers. I'm using 14 with good results. I read about this one on Analog Planet, the use of turnbuckles. between your rack and back wall. I bought 2 pieces of threaded rod and 4 nuts and the results were not subtle... 
Know of a "Dirt Cheap" tweak?
Hey Sabai. Please share how to make your own HFTs. Thank you in advance 
Counterpoint Hybrid Amps: How do they sound?
As Ultrakaz stated....I had a SA3000 pre-amp. PIECE OF JUNK. It picked up RF interference in the photo section in the form of an AM Religious radio station. I contacted  Counterpoint tech support and was told to move because their POS pre-amp was ... 
interconnects vs speaker cables vs power cords - which make the biggest difference?
IMO. Speaker cable followed by power cable, interconnects. Your results may vary. 
What's been playing on your turntable and what turntable is it ?
Frank Zappa   One Size Fits All J A Michell Gyro SE HR Power Supply Moerch DP 6 Benz Ruby Z