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Graham Slee GSP Era Gold Mk. V - anyone have it???
heard one at a dealer yesterday w/ the shelter 501 and some step up tranny.this is one fine phono stage !!!! 
Shelter 501 II Tracking Force
thanks for the inputs!! 
Shelter 501 II Tracking Force
i actually have it right now at 1,7, seems ok. sounds a bit lightweight though.i should consider the 3g weight.thanks again 
Shelter 501 II Tracking Force
thanks, i have the regular jmw 9.i dont have the vpi 3g, i guess that can be purchased.thanks for the reco.in the meantime i dont have the 3g, do you still recommend putting it at 3g ? 
Cartridge advice needed, dynavector 20xh now what?
years back i heard a friend with the shelter 501 on a nottingham deck, cant remember which model it was, i thought it sounded real well. I vote for the 501II 
Tough Choice: Proac D25 or Dynaudio Special 25
Curious: how do you compare the Proac 1sc and the Harbeth COmpact 7 es2 ?Are they similar sounding ?The 1sc is another speaker I can definitely consider.thanks. 
Tough Choice: Proac D25 or Dynaudio Special 25
thanks. will consider the C7ES2.Regards 
Tough Choice: Proac D25 or Dynaudio Special 25
Dodgealum,I'm considering the Compact 7es2 as well. They seem to be getting good reviews.Didnt you compare the 7es2 and the proac d25 and felt that the D25 was better than the 7es2 ?I know you did the comparision review awhile back, did you in the... 
Seeking Opinions on Clearaudio and VPI Turntables
To be specific, anyone here have heard of the Aries 3 or the scoutmasters ? for $3000-$4000 for arm and table, which of the vpi series presents a good bang for buck value?thanks for inputs. 
REL is dead. Long live REL
I've heard the new Rels quite extensively namely the B1, and the new Rel 205. I own the strata 5 , Q150e and the Q400E.The new Rel 205 is gorgeous and out of the box, it has the Rel sound that is common to the Rels i owned. After a few weeks break... 
Paradigm Studio v2 VS. Vandersteen 2Ce Signature ?
i havent heard the vandy so i couldnt comment on them but the studio 60 v3's are nothing but bright provided the amp you drive them esp with solid state has enough ooomph. 150 watts would be good. They can sound thin with lower power amps, receive... 
Anyone here using Bent Audio MU MC into Modulus 3a
is this the K&k you are referring:http://www.kandkaudio.com/phonostage.htmlTotal SE Phono Preamplifier Kit :(full implementation including MC/MM load selection and MC input transformers) $1549 Is $1900 a totally built unit from K&k ?Regards 
Anyone here using Bent Audio MU MC into Modulus 3a
How does one compare for example:Ear 834P using its Mc stage vs my audible illusions modulus 3a with the step up like the Bent Mu MC ?Regards 
Anyone here using Bent Audio MU MC into Modulus 3a
ctm_craThe audible illusions has MM only, no MC thats why i need a step up for the lowish 17d2.hoping that the Mu mc will sound good with the ai mod3.regards 
Anyone here using Bent Audio MU MC into Modulus 3a
cleopatra,thank you for the reply.Which model of the K&K did you purchase ? at that time, what wasthe price for it ?thanks.