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consonance cyber 800
"Hi MrjstarkI am interested to know what the mod required ? I am not in the US so wondering if I could do it here . Does it make the amp quieter ? and what is your thought on the NOS Siemens EL34 ? Thanks .Tony">>>Hi TonyMods for Cybers -... 
Single driver speakers - opinions
Hey John,here in NY we came out with the idea which helps with moving unwanted or excessive gear/parts/services. It is sort of audiophile "garage sale". Ones a month we hold the audiophile meeting (Rave) where auditions/deals/trades can be made. N... 
Single driver speakers - opinions
Here are some sketches.One is the prototype of spiral design (similar to the omni that I am working on. Except the driver will be firing upwards toward the wood-turn cone.....as well as super tweeter in the same configuration) and Sachiko with a t... 
Preamp recommendations up to $2000
2nd DODD battery pre.Great.....if not awesome. Especially when compared to preamps in that class and price range. Garage brand at its best.........Right Bill?Mariusz 
Your ''best kept secret'' speaker choice ?
For seasoned ears and those with exquisite taste -Single Driver designs, horns build by small, dedicated and passionate companies which do what they love and love what they do. Same goes for other, awesome products - TT, carts, preamps, amps, DACs... 
Most Important?
AMR CD77 (9K cdp) and "Bose" Cubes would be the way the above gentleman would like you to spend your money. Nice........Matching gear/speakers has little to do with the amount spend. Speakers and amp matching is essential.Transparent preamp with q... 
TRELJA in Denver - 2008
Great job Joe.Thanks and I hope that you had a great time at tha RMAF.Mariusz 
CD players with no or configurable upsampling
Agree. 
Tube Options with Verity Tamino
Prima Luna sounds pretty good with Varity speakers.At least that was my impression while auditioning both a while back. 
Why do dealers do this?
Just my 2c from my experience.If pressured by store owner or salesperson on commission, I simply walk out and never come back. It is that simple.I have recently spoke with fellow audiophile who used to work in high end store in NYC. In short, he t... 
Great musical CDP?
Not 5 but cd7 yes. Like it. 
Great musical CDP?
Second AMR CD-77also Isabellina (Red Wine Audio)non-upsampling, non-oversampling DAC (it also features USB "in" which is excelent with Macbook as the source that rivals megabucks transports and CDPs. Read the latest review about Isabella pre/dac b... 
Life on Mars
Yeah - today, they're shooting 3 blocks from my house. Quite a few LP shops in this part of the city. 
Western Electric 300B question
Friend of mine bought WE 211 from Penta labs as well.....I wonder if his tubes were also B stock and like Spareribs, wonder about the quality issues.. $300 a pair seemed like a good deal.........or not likely?Mariusz 
Usd 4k speaker recommendation pls
SP Technology Timepiece 3 ($5500)AAD 2001 ( I own these so yes , I am bias)($2500)Green Mountain Audio