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| How do I beat my Antique Sound Labs AV25? It looks like they're still in production. Retail is $375. WAVE AV-25 DT | |
| 2009 Mackbook Pro question According to this Macrumors forum it's a Samsung SSD: Brand of SSD in customized MacBooks? | |
| Vibrapod cones under a TT Vibrapod cones added a nice clarity to my unsuspended TT. You'll need some sort of platform to place between TT feet and cones. I used a 1/4" thick acrylic shelf from Tap Plastics. Don't expect isolation miracles if your floor is suspended and/or ... | |
| Which 12AX7 tubes for EAR 834P phono stage? Tube rolling in the 834P is an exercise in tone controls. You're not going to find a tube that makes it sound like a Sutherland. However, if you like the fundamental sound of the EAR, try Mullard CV4004 or Telefunken to bring out the best it has t... | |
| Audio Experience A2E I read the rave reviews and picked up a used Symphonies Ver2 about a year ago. It buzzed like crazy. The seller said it was fine before shipping (and I believe him). I did everything within reason to isolate the problem (different tubes, cables, e... | |
| Budget DVD Player Recommendation Another vote for Denon 2910 and 3910. They're great sounding players for the price and built to last. | |
| I need help with my Equipment addiction Try a top notch Argentinean Malbec and buy some new music. Here are some suggestions: Most achingly-beautiful music | |
| To mod or not to mod, dac is the question I agree with Bob. A separate DAC gives you more options and will hold its value. Whether the Oppo can be significantly improved is debatable, but one thing is certain, you won't recover the money you spend on mods. | |
| Phono Stage for Clearaudio Maestro Wood MM I can't comment on the Dyna P-75 since I haven't heard it, but it gets high marks from owners. One reviewer said this: Not for those searching for warmth and lushness. What kind of presentation are you looking for? Personally, I favor tubes in my ... | |
| Michell Tecnoweight + RB700 Tonearm - Reversible?? yes, you can easily remove the Tecnoweight. | |
| Which cartridge best for RB300 Ponnie brings up good points... if you plan to keep the RB300, you'll get better performance with some modest upgrades like rewire, VTA sleeve and Michell Tecnoweight. Personally, I found the Tecnoweight offered the most noticeable improvement. | |
| Rega Rb-250 Kehut, I realize your question is answered, but wanted to say that a Michell Tecnoweight offered better tracking and a deeper bottom end over the stock counterweight in my system. It's a worthy upgrade you might want to research. | |
| adcom vs parasound dilema The HCA-1500a is a nice amp for the money. It's significantly better than the HCA-1201 and the Adcoms you mention. To my ears, in my system, it compared favorably with a McCormack DNA-1. It has great control over the bass and isn't as harsh on the... | |
| Refrigerator noise Are there any devices to plug between the refrigerator and the wall that prevent motor noise from entering the whole AC system? | |
| Which cartridge best for RB300 Rotur, you might get more responses if you accurately name the cartridge you have. Looking through your forums, I see you have a Dyna XX which is highly regarded. What are you unhappy about? You say it's giving you what you want: "a bright upfront... |