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| Which DAC? There's a Cambridge Audio DacMagic selling for $275 in the classifieds. Jump on it. It won't last long. | |
| Anyone using Duelund VSF capacitor in Merlin VSM You should contact Audiogon member Sns. He upgraded his Merlin VSM with Duelund VSF. | |
| Minimum Cart Output for 30db Gain Phonostage .8mV output needs 52dB gain from a phono stage. Here's a great tool to figure out phono gain: http://www.kabusa.com/pregain.htm | |
| I'm convinced: my Power Conditioner was ruining... Kphinney, prior to your discovery, did you have all your gear plugged into the Monster? Amp included? I found my amps sounded better going straight to the wall with preamp and sources going to a passive conditioner (PSA Quintet). However, your pos... | |
| Can Denon DL103 Cartridge Match RB700 Arm? I have read that the DL103 cart will work better with a heavier arm.Some say the DL103 should be mounted on an arm with an effective mass greater than 12 grams. All I can say is that it works very well on a stock RB300. The arm doesn't need to be ... | |
| Rickie Lee Jones "Pop Pop" Is it sibilance? | |
| Time for new used cartridge Why not have your XV-1s retipped at Soundsmith. Peter does fantastic work. You'll save a tremendous amount versus a cartridge purchase. The only downside is a long waiting period... I think his queue is 2-3 months. http://www.sound-smith.com/(800)... | |
| Status of the Cartridge Database Thank you Ed! I appreciate all the work you've done. | |
| An Integrated to replace Adcom 555II & 500II ?? Manto, don't miss this. It came up today and won't last long. I have no affiliation with the seller. CLASSE CAP-150 Integrated Amp | |
| need help choosing budget tube preamp There are two AES AE-3 in the classifieds right now. It's a great sounding budget preamp. | |
| An Integrated to replace Adcom 555II & 500II ?? When Stereophile reviewed the Aerial 5 in 1997, they preferred driving it with a Classe CAP-100 integrated. Of course, you have lots alternatives 12 years later, but the reviewer said this:"I must reiterate the 5's need for a substantial power amp... | |
| Rega RB 300 mess, help please Brit Audio is an excellent suggestion. | |
| Bedini still in business? I was in touch with Gary about a year ago. Try his email: gary@bedini.com | |
| Persistence sometimes pays off I was fond of the L810 in the 80s. It was sweet sounding and played extremely loud. I wonder why midrange domes aren't used in current production speakers these days. Is it cost or performance? | |
| Please recommend a budget tube dac Another vote for the Paradisea. Very smooth with an excellent midrange. |