listener57

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Would a preamp help?
You might want to check out the SCE Harmonic Recovery System, a "black box" costing about $450 brand new. It follows your DAC, and connects to your amp(s) and when you "google it" you can read the reviews about how it optimizes the connection, inc... 
Mono vs Stereo LP's
In addition to the excellent discussion thread referral by Cincy bob, I have found that using Audio Intelligent Vinyl Solutions two step process may be an answer for your particular record. Excellent for mono, or stereo records, in comparison to o... 
Rega RB-300 Counterweight
When re-reading al the past posts on this topic, there is a consistent mention of each member's favorite. My favorite is the Kerry Audio F-2 Titanium Heavyweight Counterweight. If you go back to my many posts about this tweak, it upgrades the anal... 
Shoul I consider a power conditioner?
Take a look at the top of the line Mapleshade Records power strip. It mysteriously allows quieter background, combined with better transient speed and dynamics when my tube amp with original fixed power cord plugged in. Also, allowed better overal... 
Best Soundtracks
Don't forget the soundtrack to Glory. A more romantic, less intense, workout for your sound system, compared to Patriot Games. 
Help with speaker cables and interconnects
The Marigo Apparition digital cable, already suggested to you, is natural, musical, with the flow, and pace of music beautifully conveyed, without any listener fatigue. Abundant detail is present, but without calling special attention to this aspe... 
I need a bit more midbase from my cdp
Apply Walker Audio SST to the metal conducting ends of each JPS Labs item, and you may more quickly reach an enhanced performance, without even having to replace anything. If you can spare your wiring for a few short days, consider enhanced breaki... 
Most powerful fluid for record cleaning machine ?
I agree with the loyal Paul Frumkin fan club, being a charter member, myself. Especially fine for rejuvenating those relatively hopeless tag sale records we all run across. 
Walker Audio Extreme SST
Trelja, Thanks for such a thorough, personally informed presentation. It is amazing how much specialized knowledge you have conveyed to Audiogon non-techies, where we don't even know what questions to ask.Before refrigerating, would placing Saran ... 
Walker Audio Extreme SST
If anyone wishes to try this concept for less money, there is SilClear from Mapleshade Records. The website description resembles Walker Audio SST.By tweaking the product, creating Extreme SST, Walker Audio still seems out front in the silver grea... 
Walker Audio Extreme SST
I have found the positive effects mentioned above in my own system, using the original Walker Audio SST, and such a tiny amount is needed for coating connections that 98% of the jar contents remaining. Mint condition box, jar, and special supplied... 
FM Antenna basic questions
The following site's easy to build design has been brought to the attention of the Connecticut Audio Society by Charles King, who finds it works well.http://zbconline.com/antenna.html 
Must pull trigger-- quick arm help please
As Satch explained, it's your call. But, since you asked: Incognito wired RB-300 with Kerry F-2 Titanium Heavyweight Counterweight still gets my vote. This counterweight is just too good to miss.My Kerry-weighted, standard wired RB-300 still provi... 
Interspace and rega arm question -- help
The Moth 300 (with incognito wire as a built-in standard upgrade) together with the Gregory Kerry $129 aftermarket counterweight might blend the best of two views about how to optimize this audiophile classic tone arm design.I could not tell from ... 
Interspace and rega arm question -- help
Richard, If you go for the classic Rega RB-300 tone arm, be sure to put onto your tweak "wish list" the F-2 Titanium Heavyweight Counterweight, from Gregory Kerry. Lots of mention by me, and others, in past discussion threads. It further elevates ...