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Speaker recommendation for a Fisher 500-c
I own a Fisher 500C it needs work and is on the "to do" list. It's not the most powerful thing or most accurate out there perhaps has 30W. I love how they look, simply beautiful.Dynaco A25's would be a good match for the Fisher. The A-25 would nee... 
Marantz SA-11-3 or Modwright Oppo 105
I owned a second hand Modwright Sony SCD777ES for over ten years. It developed an issue with the carrier in 2010. Dan stands behind his product. Even though the part was nothing his mod installed he quickly replaced it without any labor charges.I ... 
Oppo 105D as media center
I also own a Modwright truth mod 105. I owned Modwright Sony for ten years before that. The Modwright 105 is commonly seen at RMAF and is known for it’s great sound and value. I enjoy mine very much. Dan has a great reputation and will repair any ... 
Shuguang Black Treasure CV181-Z
I have the Z in a Modwright Oppo 105 am very pleased. Rolled a few well thought of vintage tubes and the Z is my choice. I have looked at the new Globe as well. The cost is sobering but the Z sounds so good it's easy to just ignore the new globe. ... 
Synergistic Red Fuse ...
I have about four or five hours on a Synergistic Research "RED" fuse in my amp. Very worthwhile improvement a great value. Don't judge it right away the break-in is kinda odd in my case after about twenty minutes things improved dramatically. In ... 
Songs that trigger you to switch the station or...
Agree with you on  "Born In The USA", anything by Eagles AC/DC and a few others. Like many others have stated many radio stations play the same 1,0000 songs over and over some are played every day. 
I am sick of Adele
I have heard some of her songs on the radio and in the Bond movie. My wife and I enjoy her very much. Never heard her LP. I guess to you she is like Eagles are to me can't listen to them 
Exemplar Audio - What's Needed In High End Audio
Exemplar gear is well thought of and if found on the used market will be quickly gone. In my case used is the best choice as others have pointed out. 
Floorstander or Larger Monitor With Voicing Like KEF LS50?
What size room?What amp are you using?My room is modest sized 24X14X8, 85 watts..... at "5" it is LOUD huge soundstage like a concert. 
Harbeth P3SER
I agree with Bryantho.I own a pair of Harbeth LS3/5A's and have heard at length the new P3ESR and find it natural, smooth and extended just a darn musical little speaker. 
Isolation /platform for TW Raven One
thank for sharin the info. good day to you all. 
Isolation /platform for TW Raven One
where do you guys buy the slate ? 
Isolation /platform for TW Raven One
emailist, thank you for the reply.apparently we are using the same arm, mine s the phantom I.Are you by chance using a right angle din to rca cable ?where can i buy slate ? is that something from a hardware store ? 
TW Raven One owners- will this be it ?
My wife gave me a go signal for the TW Acustic Raven One TT.But on one condition, i have to buy her the sofa set she wants... ($3500).. ouch...Well, thanks for the head-up on this R1 table.I'll be counting the days before my unit would arrive...A ... 
TW Raven One owners- will this be it ?
Hello Jim,heads up for the sharing the experience !From reading your post, it seems that the Raven One is more natural sounding than the VPi Scoutmaster ?How do yo find the dynamics and attack of the Raven One ?And it any way do you find the Raven...