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DAC Accustics Art - Ayon CD5S - AMR DAP 777
These days I am into Naim. 
DAC Accustics Art - Ayon CD5S - AMR DAP 777
Audiofun, agreed! I wonder how the CD-5s compares to the Reimyo CDP-777? Perhaps Pani can chime in as he's owned a Reimyo..I have not heard the CD-5s, and I owned the DAP777, not the the CDP777. However I have heard the CDP777. Reimyo in general i... 
Anyone using a Lyra Delos yet?
Actusreus, I forgot to add, the RCM is a superb phonostage. Please do not drop it from your shortlist because of my Delos issue. I have heard the RCM in at least 6 different carts including the ZYX 4D and it is one heck of a phonostage. Very quiet... 
Anyone using a Lyra Delos yet?
Actusreus, I will let it burn in more.Dover, I am upgrading the motor of my Platine so my standby Technics is playing these days. 
Anyone using a Lyra Delos yet?
I recently got a Delos. Have done about 50 hours. I find the sound to be too bony (less meat)/threadbare. There is also an extra sizzle in the treble that distracts me. I am using it on a Technics SL-1200 TT with its stock arm. Here are the config... 
Empire EDR9 users: Need advice
Thanks a lot Raul.Have you tried comparing these vintage MM carts to the new age Ortofon 2M Black or Clearaudio Virtuso ? 
Empire EDR9 users: Need advice
BTW, is there a better Empire out there ? 
Empire EDR9 users: Need advice
Thank you Raul and Travbrow.My phonostage has a fixed capacitance of 150pf. I have set the gain for 5mv. 
Turntable Platform - What do you place your TT on
Has anyone tried out this platform:http://www.acoustic-revive.com/english/underboard/rhb-20.htmlThis is quite affordable, comes from a reputed "tweaker" company and seems functional. Anyone aware of this product ? 
Turntable Platform - What do you place your TT on
Has anyone tried hard solid wood like Ebony platforms on top of a generic AV rack. I am trying to understand how important is the rack itself compared to the platform on which the TT rests. 
Turntable Platform - What do you place your TT on
My TT is not a suspension less design, the whole TT rests on a pneumatic suspension. 
Turntable Platform - What do you place your TT on
I should have mentioned thus before, my floor is concrete, not wooden. So anyway I don't have footfall issues. 
Any idea what Dynaudio Contour 1.3se are worth?
Yes, $1700 - $1800 is a good price to expect.One of the best Dynaudio bookshelves with old Dynaudio values. 
Turntable Platform - What do you place your TT on
Children yes !Floor is not an option as well otherwise it was just so easy. 
Turntable Platform - What do you place your TT on
Wall mount is not an option for me because currently I am not in my native country and live in a rented place. I will be here for couple of years so I am looking for a rather effective solution.