lexphin

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Worth of current system
Oops...forgot to add.... Analog Domain Isis amp 
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.