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I have joined in the ZYX Family
Have had several ZYX Cartridges including the Universe2 and the Diamond - they both were fantastic sounding Cartridges.  The Diamond suffered a broken cantilever at the hands of my customers Grandchild. Repair at ZYX at the time was almost the pri... 
Would you use an Ortofon A90 on a Jelco tonearm?
Used a MC Anna on a Jelco SA750D at a CES Show some years ago - this was a OK combination.  Turntable was a GrooveMaster DC (VPI Super Plater MAXON DC Motor with our own Motor Controller)     The Jelco arm is unbeatable at the asking price - and J... 
Which Preamp "internals" would you choose? Based on picture only
http://www.libertyaudio.com/products/b2b-2-line-level-preamp-dacThis one :-)  From its makerPeter 
Buzzing just won't quit: Can someone please help?
(Wall > Vidar amp (no input) > Venere speaker). Subwoofer unplugged/disconnected. This made no difference. Well then it has to be the amps - if I read your above statement correct. that is is also present in your subwoofer is a separate issu... 
If you were to market a product, what would you do?
Get a website going with high quality pictures and text. Get professional help with this even if it cost a bit - I can recommend people for this if needed.   Open a dealer account here on Audiogon and don't forget USAudioMart.  Offer a short in ho... 
$100,000 line stage
Roberjerman,The actor your referring to was W.C. Fields,  the phrase you reference "There's a sucker born every minute"  is associated with PT Barnum not Fields  :-)Good ListeningPeter 
What Is The Cost Of Amplifier Casework?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Big-Aluminum-Chassis-PASS-Class-A-Power-Amplifier-Enclosure-DIY-Case-Hi-End-...The parts for this chassis could not be sourced in the US for the asking price of this one.  Good ListeningPeter 
Why is good, deep bass so difficult? - Myths and their Busters
Nah its not difficult - just requires some room :-)http://pbnaudio.com/speakers/montana-speakers/master-reference-loudspeakersGood ListeningPeter 
Upcoming Technics SP-10R (100th Anniversary Model)
Very Exiting indeed, Looking at the video one can't help but to nice that the motor it self look identical to then used in the SL1200 model with some added mechanical isolation and a very robust platter.  As it appears they will release this as a ... 
Is this for real?
George,That front cover was the FPB600 and the Cary 805.Good ListeningPeter 
Is this for real?
https://www.stereophile.com/content/wavac-sh-833-monoblock-power-amplifier-measurementsThey were reviewed in Stereophile some years ago, JA was not exactly overwhelmed by their measured performance :-)Good ListeningPeter 
I need a new DAC! Advice/Recommendations?
MPFor the asking price I think the Ares is hard to beat - I definitely recommend it. I don't have any experience with the others you mention.Good Listeningpeter  
Crazy to buy a 17 year old CD Player?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/281960796364?chn=ps&dispItem=1Quick Google search reveals this is the one used in the CD2 - do your homework though !  but for $ 22 you might be able to get it going again - these are not difficult to replace if yo... 
Crazy to buy a 17 year old CD Player?
If you like your AR why not just put in a new laser assembly - it's really not that difficult. Best of luckPeter   
Vintage DD turntables. Are we living dangerously?
LewmThe road runner is only for display - it has no control purpose - I opted for the inclusion the Roadrunner in the 308 because it has no strobe, keeping the DP80 in the Pro line I included it in that too, eliminating the strobe.Good ListeningPeter