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Something strange with imaging
Hi @lewm , Same thing happens with a mono record.       
Something strange with imaging
Dear @wlutke and @mapman and any other aspiring ENTs, Not ear wax.  That was the first thing I checked!  All other sources including CD, streaming, and reel to reel have perfectly centered imaging through the same preamps. Any other ideas?  
Something strange with imaging
Hi @yogiboy , I'll play around with it to see if it makes a difference.  
Something strange with imaging
Hi @yeti42 , Correct.  When reversed, image centered.  Back to riginal way round , image again pulls left.  
Something strange with imaging
  Hi @rauliruegas , I checked the tonearm wires and they are correctly attached to the cartridge.     
Cary Audio Electronics Constellation
Can't comment directly on the Constellation, but if the Hercules amp is any indicator, then, damn great product for the price! I ordered a Hercules with the upgrades specified on the website: hexfred rectifiers, Cardas capacitors and WBT binding p... 
Luxman L505u . . . why not?
Hey Deaf in left eye, I beg to differ about Luxmans rep being ruined by Alpine after 1984. If i am not mistaken, the great M-05 105 watt per channel class A amp was made from 1984 to 1988. In fact, there is a professional reviewer who posts and sa... 
Infinity Renaissance 90 questions
Try Parasound JC-1s and true bi-wire them using one set of binding posts for the highs and the other for the lows. I am getting amazing results! 
Infinity Renaissance 90 questions
Still here ! 
Parasound JC-2 v. Musical Fidelity A308cr Preamp
Hi Stanwal,Good advice! Thanks. 
Which amp is best to drive Magneplanar 1.6's?
I am using a Luxman M-05 at 105 w/ch class A power. I dont need a subwoofer. I agree with the plinius user. Good class A power at 100 w/ch or more will rock your world ! 
Infinity Renaissance 90 questions
Hi Melbguy1,Need to give you an update. Switched out amps to a Luxman M-05 Pure Class A 105 Watts per channel into 8 ohms. When I said wow before, double it! The bass extension has been the best I've heard through them. Seems that the best power c... 
Pioneer M-22 or Pass Aleph 3?
Thanks ! 
Pioneer M-22 or Pass Aleph 3?
Hi Peter,If you had your choice between an M-05 and a KSA 100, which would you choose?Leo 
Pioneer M-22 or Pass Aleph 3?
Thanks Peter. I was considering the Aleph 3 as a replacement for the M-22 I have but I think I'll keep it! Exploring higher power class A amps and thinking of adding a Luxman M-05 to the collection. Leo