marakanetz

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Speaker placement and good/bad recordings.
Over years in that hobby I've realized that mono blasted from a pair of speakers is the best way to listen especially when I realised that my left ear is less sencitive(efficient:-)) than my right. When I shop for the records I always give my pref... 
Audiogon "RECORDINGS TO DIE FOR" list
Molvaer Nils Petter "Khmer" ECM electronic jazz album! 
What music have you been buying lately?
The most recent I've got Molvaer Petter Nils "Khmer" on 1997 ECM CD and listen to it over and over and still want to listen. Great masttering or maybe not great but makes me stun.Fish for Fish self-titled album on vinyl now also drives me nuts.20 ... 
Which speaker for Musical Fidelity a3.2 ?
Triangle is probably the best on your list.You should also add Tannoy D500 used.Don't search for heavy, power-hungry or speakers with large woofers for your amp. 
MSB Link III - Please help before I lose my mind
As Socrates said, you might not be able to play DVD through your DAC since it's not compatible with DVD multi-channel format.You should be able to play regular CDs through DVD player though.Most of CD-players do not have a strong digital output an... 
Anyone familiar with the None-Felt Turntable Mat?
Danny...,Clean your donut mat with inexpencive record cleaning solution such alcohol based Nitty Gritty and your records will not stick there. 
Used CDP under $1000?
believe it or not but you less-likely find something better-sounding in the $1k range than used Theta Data II/EAD DSP7000 combo that now lists for about $700. Connect it with Canare pro-grade digital cable and wait till you get $3k for the next di... 
Chassis ground and balanced mode - please help me
1. most-likely there is no problem 2. if this occures i believe either plinius or pass is not true-balanced and actually uses balanced receptacles in unbalanced cicruit. 
Signal Flow of older AudioQuest Topaz
the one with one thick has shield connected to the ground.that's the one you connect to the source.that works if you have lots of RF arround your rig, otherwise you shouldn't bother. 
MSB Link III - Please help before I lose my mind
I've actually listened to MSBIII and got simply a headache after 5 minutes and so figured that it's not the DAC for me.1. I would not advise to enter MSB line since even instead of upgraded or Nelson versions you can get Bel-Canto EAD or Theta(may... 
Blackgate mod for the Superphon Revelation Basic?
www.percyaudio.comwww.partsconnexion.comBE EXTREAMLY CAREFUL AND DISCHARGE all CAPS(>35V/>.22uF) BEFORE TOUCHING THEM!use 10k/5W wire-wound resistors with isolated alligator clips connected to the capacitor electrodesRenewing just 2 caps mig... 
Anyone familiar with the None-Felt Turntable Mat?
I always try to avoid felt mat indeed.Becides the statics you should probably clean the record when you flip it as well. 
What tunes to "spin" while spinning?
D'you want to sing or play?I usually like Astor Piazzolla's "Original Tangos From Argentina" to practice Accordion andRy Cooder "Jazz" to practice guitar. 
Your 5 Fav Rock Concerts
KING KRIMSON IS PERFORMING 3/6 AT TOWN HALL NY.LAURIE ANDERSON IS PERFORMING 2/28 AT BEACON THTR NY.Let's Rock! 
Help with noise
a good step-up device as far more costly than offered by kab.noise-free step-up trans is at least $200 for each channel.if you're ok to wait just get the HO cartridge and wait to get more serious level.