nickway

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What transport should I get?
So you don't think the Teac Esoteric P500 or the Parasound CDB (CEC)2000 would be an upgrade over the Rega? 
What transport should I get?
I don't want to spend more than I can sell me Rega Planet 2000 for.Because I still have to buy a good digital interconnect and another upgraded power cord. 
What transport should I get?
Correction:I should have said the Teac Esoteric VRDS P-500 in the above post and NOT the VRDS-9.My typo, sorry. :( 
What transport should I get?
Hello,I have been looking and found a few used transports.I was wondering how the Teac VRDS-9 and the Parasound CDB2000 (CEC transport) would compare to each other?From what I understand:The Parasound is smoother but is a little rolled off on both... 
Jolida JD100 better that the Rega Planet 2000?
Rene, I sent you an email with my info.Cheers,Nick 
Jolida JD100 better that the Rega Planet 2000?
Hello Rene,Thanks for the offer. I live about 3.5 hours from Calgary. I just might take you up on it once you get settled in.On a seperate note, I actually bought a used Wadia DAC for a good price. I have always loved the wadia sound and when I sa... 
Jolida JD100 on the way
Thanks guys,No offense taken. I am a totally new when it comes to tubes. So I can use a little kick in the but sometimes. It usually takes a while for new information to soak in and for me to get a handle on it.I am going to list my Rega for sale ... 
Jolida JD100 on the way
The Ei tubes are really cheap and are worth a try.Do they have a similar sound to any other tube, or do they have a sound all of their own?Cheers, 
Jolida JD100 better that the Rega Planet 2000?
Thanks Boa2, you have been a lot of help.I am not really sure what I want for tubes. I can tell you my musical preferences and maybe you can help. First off, I listen to all types of music from Classical to Metal.I spend most of my time listening ... 
Jolida JD100 better that the Rega Planet 2000?
Here are a few questions I also haveWhen do tubes have to be replaced? After so many hours or once they stop working? How will I know when tubes need replacing? How long will most tubes last for if left on 24/7 in the Jolida.Is their any risk of a... 
Jolida JD100 better that the Rega Planet 2000?
So I am getting ready to sell my Rega and buy a Jolida.If given the choice would you move to a JD-100 from a planet 2000 or keep the Rega?I am entirely going on faith here, as I have never heard the Jolida.I was looking for tubes for it to start w... 
How do you deal with vibration?
Hello Jadem6,Thanks for your help with this. It was good to discuss it with you. I am hopefully going to make a few platforms this weekend. It's always nice to get advice for someone who has experimented before (plus you have a resolving of enough... 
How do you deal with vibration?
Jadem6,Thank your for taking the time for your in depth message. Much appreciated.Upon reading your post, I think we are both on the same page, and you have reinforced my initial thought.I agree that the stand should be isolated from the floor and... 
How do you deal with vibration?
Hello,I am afraid that am not so sure on the light and rigid philosophy.I agree that having something that is light a rigid is a very good way to provide a path for vibration, but I think there is a big problem included in that. Once the vibration... 
How do you deal with vibration?
I agree with your methodology...I too think that the battle is fought on two fronts:1. Keeping external vibration out.2. Dealing with internal and airborne vibrations on the component itself.My idea was a sandbox for internal vibrations. Then have...