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Audio Research LS15 vs. SP14
I have a LS15 then moved up to a LS25mk1 never had a problem with it eating thru tubes. I have used JJ Tesla, Ei Elite and some Amperex 7dj8 tubes with no problems ever. 
Spatial Audio Hologram M4 Turbo S Speakers - A Review
Thank you whitestix and aldoallen for all the info. With Christmas almost upon us I will look into picking up a pair of M4TM's just after the holidays but will get a hold of Clayton and speak with him. Happy Holidays to you both and again thank yo... 
Spatial Audio Hologram M4 Turbo S Speakers - A Review
Thank you Whitestix for the info. The M4TM really do have me intrigued and looking for more info. I love my ARC LS25 preamp using Amperex 7dj8 tubes. Not sure about a tube amp as I like the bass slam and control that a ss amp provides. Been thing ... 
Replacement tubes ARC LS-15
Hello djgoldstein, the tube are interchangeable just plug and play. I have a LS15 and really enjoy using Amperex 7dj8 in mine. 
Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Noise issue driving me nuts!
I have a Music Hall MMF 2.2 that did the same thing. I tried everything I could think of, then one day I tightened the 2 motor mount screws back down into the plinth and low and behold the hum was gone and never returned. I was picking up a 60hz h... 
Anyone experienced with Emerald Physics speakers?
I have not heard them but thats Clayton Shaw's old company but he still designs for them I believe. Emerald Physics uses DSP eq for their speakers still while Clayton has moved on to create Spatial Audio that is a open baffle design that does not ... 
McIntosh MC501 or Audio Research DS450M for Magnepan 1.7
I went with a ARC D200 power amp to drive my Maggie MMGs pairing it with a ARC LS25 mkI. Sounds wonder and very dynamic presentation. I would say look for a ARC D400 with was in its day their best SS amp. 
Thad Jones
Thad Jones caught my ear about a year ago and I was blown away by him. My favorite album by him is "The Magnificent Thad Jones" followed by "Detroit-New York Junction". Thad is a monster and very very talented, I think he was a very underrated tr... 
Spatial Audio Hologram M4 Turbo S Speakers - A Review
Hi guys, Im running some Maggie MMg's right now but looking into getting a pair of M4 Turbo S. As for gear Im using a ARC LS25mki pre with ARC D200 amp connected with AQ sky balanced and AQ Monte Blanc speaker cable. I heard the M3 Turbos at a fri... 
Mono Blocks on a Budget, is it possible?
Look into Red Dragon Audio M1000 mkii. They are 550w into 8ohms and 1100 into 4ohm and go for just over $2000 apair new. I heard them being play with some Spatial Audio M4's and the sound was fabulous. I was looking to buy Spatial M4's to replace ... 
for Los Angeles can anyone recommend someone to hire install phono cartridge
Hey saburo. I remember Jay Nakamura from my days working at Sound Factor in Santa Monica. I thought he was one of the best TT guys I knew in the LA area. Is he still in business or just working on the side having fun. 
for Los Angeles can anyone recommend someone to hire install phono cartridge
Call Brian Berdan at Audio Elements in Pasadena. He is a great guy with much knowledge and great skills. I frequent his shop quite a bit and they are always helpful. 
Audio Research LS7 - Still a good performer?
I listened to the LS7 when I was buying a new preamp. I like the sound and the soundstage it gave but at the time I went for a LS15 and since have bought a LS25 mk1. As you move up the LS line soundstage get much bigger and deeper with better deta... 
Noisy vinyl from Classic Records
Give Classic Records a call, they were bought by Analogue productions back in 2010 and AP has all their old tube equipment and is still pressing under Classic Records. I just bought Doug Watkins Watkins at large it was a 2015 pressing on Classic R... 
Need a new amplifier. Need a good match for my Audio Research LS7 preamp
I use a ARC D200 ss amp and it sounds great with my LS15.