mrjstark

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Jeff Rowland's Continumm
I disagree - based on my experience. Some suck, some rock. Which suck... to my ear, can be heaven to yours. Good design is everything....IMHO. 
Pls recommend tube DAC
Scott Nixon ........enough said. or Peachtree Decco integrated amp with DAC and Amp section design by....Scott N.both good value and great performence. 
Building high-end 'tables cheap at Home Despot II
Agreed. My Lenco project was not just the TT on the cheap.....believe me I can afford multi $$$$ turntable but chose other wise. Not only Lenco gave me the chance to transport myself into the World of Music but forced me to gain knowlodge and know... 
Speakers for a smaller room/moving issues...
Abramsmatch,actually my room is in the "L" shape. I own that house, so there are no problems with grumpy neighbors. There is one tenant in this building but his choices are very limited - stay and accept it or leave. Overall dimensions of my space... 
Speakers for a smaller room/moving issues...
Find the place that feels like home - in every way.Choice of your new place will be crucial. Start there. Brownstone and other concrete/brick buildings are usually great for minimum sound transmission and will keep you & your neighbors sane. B... 
RWA amp with DODD preamp both battery powered
Jeff that would indeed be very interesting comparison.When I ordered my Dood , Isabella wasn't in production yet.There is a price difference that is quite a bit - at least for me. I bought my Dodd for $2495 new - directly from Dodd but through awe... 
RWA amp with DODD preamp both battery powered
It seems like you guys are playing a very save game with brands that are widely available and popular. Well, I have RWA and DODD home, along with some awesome monitors that go down to 30Hz. But I am not telling how it sounds. Good luck with your s... 
Hyperion HPS-938 speakers
Hi Dave, nice story.......sounds like I have heard it before, oh yaaaa , everytime I change something major in my system my little girl notice it right away. Wife notices only the differences when it comes to balance on our bank account. David, wh... 
Ortofon M-2000 MKiI
Raul, ones again Thanks for your help. Great links. Origin Live was on my mind for some time now , so if you believe it would work with Ortofon MC-2000 MK II - I will keep checking adds for one here and else where. I will try it without Up-T and i... 
Raysonic CD228
And King Elvis looks.........worth $230 IMO. 
best CD player or DAC under $1000
Yeap, Bob You are on to something since I also share your very positive opinion about Jas Musik cdp. It is indeed nice, sweat sounding and reasonably musical cdp. It is also a pretty good value for what it is - one of those cdp you must audition b... 
Ortofon M-2000 MKiI
Thank you for your inside-full and helpful respond. I have read number of your post and I value your opinion and advice.So, maybe you could help me some more????? I have no data about this cart or loading preferences .....or if it needs retiping ,... 
Ortofon M-2000 MKiI
Forgot to add....MC 2000 MKII is matched with Ortofon T-2000 up-transformer and in good condition. Can have both for around $600 but need some information (anything) about it -ups, downs and whatever is in between. Also can someone with exp. recom... 
I have some regrets selling...
Yes, but learned from it as well. (Mac-ss amp, Supratek, Jas _both preamps.) Thought about selling my ML Aerius i but I can not get over the years of pleasure those stats gave me.Besides......I still love the way they sound. 
a tube amplifier repair technician
Joe, I own you one.That is what I was looking for.To be quaite honest I was going to ask you that before but I did not want to give you the wrong impression.as alway.......there when it matters..........Thanks.