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Who in the North New Jersey area. to set up and dial in turntable?
I highly recommend Michael Trei he set up my SG2, later replaced the tonearm and set up a new cartridge. 
Audio Rack Opinions
I use Adona Corporation Signature rack which holds a couple of hundred pounds per shelf. They have a website and are direct to consumer. I believe their racks are of excellent quality for the price. You can see the rack in my system photos. 
Transparent Audio Gen4 vs Gen5
I upgraded from the Reference MM2 to the XL Gen5. The improvement was considerable and worth the cost. Cost being comparable I would lean to the Super Gen5. For the MM2 series I found the Ultra was not a significant improvement over the Super and ... 
HD Tracks and AS Super Hi Rez Downloader Issue
KevinIf you have an older computer you are using to download the file from HDTracks you may need an older version of their download app. I had the same issue with my Mac. They can email you the older version of the app.Mark 
Pass Labs Amplification & Wilson Speakers
TommyThe X250.8 has better control of the bass, and is more dynamic with better imaging then the X250.5. The X250.5 has a more liquid mid-range and tube like sound. Overall I prefer the X250.8, but both worked very well with my Sasha's. If you hav... 
Pass Labs Amplification & Wilson Speakers
I had the Pass Labs X250.5 driving Sasha's and later Duettes. Both were excellent combinations, Pass and Wilson work very well together. I am currently using the X250.8 to drive my Duettes. 
It was 20 years ago today. . What was your system?
B&W 801s and Quad ESL-63 speakersKrell KSA-100 mk I ampKrell PAM 2 preampLinn Sondek LP 12Yamaha T-1 tunerSony X77ES CDPNakamichi CR-7 cassette deck 
Seeking opinions about Pass Labs 250.5 amp.
I own the X250.5 and previously owned the X250. It is an outstanding amp for its price. It has a wide and deep soundstage, tonality of instructions appear natural, voices are presented with a presense that almost feels alive, the midrange just sou... 
Pass X350.5 or Krell 302e?
I own the Pass Labs X250.5 which drives my Wilson Duettes in the dining room and the Krell Evo 2250e which drives my Spendor STs in the bedroom. The VTL 7.5iii is the preamp for both. They are two very different sounding amps. In a room where the ...