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marakanetz

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I don't remember much, but I remember......
I've listened mostly to vinyls upto 1991 until I moved into US. My first CD was Queen -- "A Night at the Opera". That's when my first "digital dissapointment" occured. Hoping to transfer all the way to CDs I've sold my records, TT and all applied ... 
rack recommendation
check this out:http://www.ikea-usa.com/product_presentation/show.asp?ProductNumber=47337408&type=ART 
Burning question regarding upgrading paths
1. B2. AGreat test! 
Need to change VTA for 180g pressings ??
...as far as I remember from your previous threads you have Rega P3 2000? Well this isn't realy "VTA-friendly" TT and my advice is to set your VTA for 180g pressings without and you won't compromise sonically for other regular pressings. It is imp... 
Signal direction
Theoretically saying every conductor has chrystalic malstructures of the semi-conductor nature("impurities")Let's consider these impurities as diodes(one-way conductivity devices) randomly connected in different directions of the current flow.Even... 
traveling need audio stores in NYC to audition
Village voice has lots of listings and a lot of progressive rock/jazz fans look for the performances in that paper.Not everyone of these progressive conserts is listed on internet.The best places to listen to a live music are Beacon Theatre, Town ... 
Theta data basic II transport?
It is obviouse that for its performance used Theta has an increadibly low price (??)May be there were too many units made and depreciation is higher than in other transports?Right now I do believe that in $400 range you will not find a better one. 
Jm lab Electra 915.1 in small room?
Generally saying smaller room to fill up with the sound is easier than a larger one. Nothing to me is excessive in this case. If Tannoy Churchhills (2'by2' on the bottom) will fit into 9'x11' room I would go for it with no worries. 
Who does POWER CORD modifications??
I'm in the process of cutting the chasis of VTL Deluxe 100 with diamond dust coated saw in order to mount IEC plug. I will use Marnico plugs. I know it's going to take a bunch of time like eating a big bowl of soup with the teaspoon. 
traveling need audio stores in NYC to audition
You'll be surprised, AudiotombThere are no descent audio stores in Manhattan. All of them are interested in guys who comes in and asks for building a $50k HT. Harvey Electronics, Stereo Exchange, Sound By Singer have prices increadibly higher than... 
Audiophile beginner with a question...
Every beginning requires a bunch of experiments. Lower-end equipment might suck your budget more than old higher-end.In our 21st digital Century surfing a used market on old CD-players in $750 range like Meridian 588, CAL Ikon, Micromega will alwa... 
A question concerning ethics
I feel that it's already taking a place on Audiogon. We can clearly see sometimes dealers and manufacturers taking part in our discussions and in most cases it does make sence. Very often we ask dealers to help with decision since we can borrow co... 
I've discovered an alternate way .
Wow! That's something new for me that some states prohibit listening to some music and/or playing certain musical instruments. Is it in compliance with 1st ammendment? Is there some more unnecessary state lows? If this is real about accordeon proh... 
I've discovered an alternate way .
Dekay: R U serious? Or it seems to me that I didn't dig all the US idioms?Besides, If you've ever done it with any other instrument, it's OK. 
Audio Research PH-2 Phono Stage
I've got AR PH3(6692 output) used for $900. It is very hard for anyone to say what is better in this price range than AR PH3. There is a large possibility to upgrade it to PH3SE by buying just only parts and requesting an upgrade sketch and sequen...