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Nice Tube Preamp for Boulder 1060
HessecThis might not be what you would like to hear but anyway this is my advise. Dump the speakers. In the town where I live there used to be a high end audio shop and sometimes they gave a small show. So at one of those shows they had Magico V3,... 
Ayre AX-7e to switch to Naim Supernait
I have had a Ayre ax7 for week. I didn't like it at all and neither did my girlfriend. So IMHO any Naim amp would be an improvement. But I think the supernait is overpriced but if you want in integrated amp with a DAC ut might be for you. However ... 
Oh how I wish Class D amps ...
People please stop using the phrase digital amplifier. There is NOTHING digital about class D. 
How can anyone afford this ?
To be honest, and I may be mistaken but I realy think the rich in the US don't pay enough taxes. These are the state taxes in the Netherlands.€0-19,000 33% tax€19,000-55,600 42% tax>€55,600 52% taxand then there are also provincial en local tax... 
How can anyone afford this ?
To be honest, and I may be mistaken but I realy think the rich in the US don't pay enough taxes. These are the state taxes in the Netherlands.€0-19,000 33% tax€19,000-55,600 42% tax>€55,600 52% taxand then there are also provincial en local tax... 
phono amp or not.
I don't think I'll change my turntable now. I know the VPI arms are not the best. But for now it will have to do. Even a "simple" SME 309 is more expensive then what what I would get for my Scout if I were to sell it.However has anyone compared a ... 
phono amp or not.
Before I "dump"my turntable I think a phono pre would be a better choise. I doubt if I can hear an improvement with my current in build phono amp.So buying an other turntable would not be the best option I think. I had my eyes on a pair of totem m... 
phono amp or not.
My system can be viewed in my system. But here it comes.VPI ScoutLyra DorianSymphonic Line La musica ampCEC TL51xWadia 12Impulse Aria SE speakersI listen about 50/50 CD/vinyl. Mostly because my CD and vinyl collection are different. I own most Ope... 
Phono Input or new Phono preamp?
I would advise you to stay away from MC carts. Your phono amp was made for MM or MI carts. So before you buy anything take a look at Grado, Clearaudio and Soundsmith MM/MI carts.To me HOMC carts don't make any sense. 
Maple platform under turntable, How thick?
In my limited experience. Maple or Bamboo make realy nice platforms. Only reason I haven't made any platforms my self is due to the cost. Wood is realy expensive. 
Neat Ultimatum MFS vs Totem Mani 2
I'm not sure if they Neat speakers are being sold in the US. 
Tonearm choices
Don't forget to take a Dynavector tonearm into consideration. 
Neat Ultimatum MFS vs Totem Mani 2
Thank you for your replay Jaybo. Do you have any additional info on the Neat. I have found very little info on this speaker. Can you tell me how low it will go. All info would be welcome. 
Meridian 508.24 or CEC TL15XR ??? HELP
I am biased but I think the CEC would be a great choise. Also I would be hesitant to buy a 7 year old CD player I would first check to see if the tranport and laser are still available. Some CD lasers can last for decades some fail within 10 years. 
Martin Logans
I have heard the Martin Logan in an all Jadis set and that sounded very good to me. I don't think the Martin Logan speakers with an active sub need a lot of power. I don't know about the other models.