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Has anyone heard the VPI Classic yet
I'm a big fan of VPI's, I can't wait to get the classic. I have a question for owners of the classic. What table/tables have you sold off because of the classic?In other words, what tables did the classic beat? 
What phono preamps are balanced
I just checked the rhea, ps audio, and bat's vk-p5, they all are fully balanced differential unless the websites are wrong which I doubt because it was consistent on a few sites. Hope this helps. If this is inaccurate or there are others please po... 
What phono preamps are balanced
And here is a list of line stages with true balanced circuits.** denotes balanced from input to output.? denotes not known whether balanced throughout.?Accuphase C-2810 (2 xlr)?Accuphase C-2410 (2 xlr)**Aestehtix Janus (2 xlr) 6.5**Aesthetix Calyp... 
What phono preamps are balanced
Here is a list of all the balanced phono stages which have balanced circuitry not just the xlr connectors and/or transformer coupling that I have found, please feel free to add others or make corrections:Aesthetix io (tube)Aesthetix Rhea (tube)Aqv... 
SS or Tube Preamps with Dual-Balanced outputs
Here are those with balanced in to out.** denotes balanced from input to output.? denotes not known whether balanced throughout.?Accuphase C-2810 (2 xlr)?Accuphase C-2410 (2 xlr)**Aestehtix Janus (2 xlr)$6,500 --$3,810**Aesthetix Calypso (2 xlr) $... 
Anyone modify the K&K phono stage?
John, can you tell us how Kevin's new phono stage sounds. Or is there a thread where others with this stage posted their listening experience. Thanks 
Hi End Pre-Amp shoot out in central jersey?
Hey what happened??? 
Still searching for balanced pre to m60's
I have asked this question a number of times, out of frustration of not making any purchase for financial reasons, I am hoping to learn of other options that I can afford.Initially I decided on the atma-sphere mp1-III with a remote, but that piece... 
Best Sounding Opera CD
Try this on vinyl:Turandot with Sutherland, Pavarotti, Caballe, Ghiaurov, Krause, Pears. Conducted by Mehta. On London records.One of the best recordings I have heard. 
Audio research new ref2 phono stage
Farmersre,What other phono stages have you owned/heard?How much for the ref2? 
Why not go crossover-less?
I planned on using two amps, same name less power. 
Why not go crossover-less?
Could the following be another reason the cross-over is placed in the speaker? When the x-over is placed in the line stage is it more likely that errors will be more pronounced because of the amplification of any errors? We are hearing improvement... 
Merlin owners who have modified x-over?
I can't wait to see bobby's take on the cross-over caps that he'll be trying. 
Merlin owners who have modified x-over?
Bobby we appreciate you sharing with us your experience with the cables and caps. This is why your merlins are so popular, you keep bringing out a cutting edge product. 
Merlin owners who have modified x-over?
Any interest in claritycaps MR? I heard good things about them and at a fraction of the price of duelunds. There are some sites that posted the results of their shootouts including the comparisons of many caps, interesting stuff. I read through th...