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Gallos how good are they?
Ok so we have a few designs to choose from: Mirage 15 or 28, Ohm 200's or 100's, Gallo 3.1 ref, or duevel's models.Which one gets the most nods? Mapman-- chose the ohm's over gallo's.Macdadtexas-- likes gallosbostonbean-- likes gallosriley804-- li... 
Can anyone recommend a Phono Pre Amp?
I own the ear 834p which I like very much, I also have the jlti which I like as well. But I use my K&K most of the time. Synergy plays a big role and the K&K seems to work for me best. The cartridge is a denon 103r. 
What other brands do mbl fans like
Speakers. 
5 Years or More?
Me too, but they stay suspended from the ceiling;~) 
Intriguing world of Analog
Good advice from almandog.Just want to point out that if you do your research well- you may end up keeping everything you bought. I only sold off one item of all the things I purchased here on gon. I consider myself lucky but it was also due to th... 
Intriguing world of Analog
The tt platform and the drive system sit on two surfaces that are not attached to each other, other than the belt that turns the platter.The drive system rests on a shelf, the tt is suspended by steel cables and some bungie chords are used above t... 
Subwoofer for 2 channel high resolution system
Which sub's are of higher caliber? Wilson Benesch, JL fathom, REL, Velodyne, Revel, Kharma, Martin Logan, Paradigm, Sonus Faber, NHT, Wilson Audio, JBL, HSU, B&W, JM Labs, Tyler Acoustics, Von Schweikert, Avantgarde.Which ones are the fastest ... 
SME V, Tri-Planar or Phantom B-44
Just out of curiousity since these three arms are some of the best out there, how does the vpi 12.7 stand up to them??Oh and by the way with my limited experience in analog would like to add I am very happy with my Graham 2.2t. 
Intriguing world of Analog
I also recommend vpi! They are easy to upgrade and sound good from the get go. If you need some inspiration see what I did to my table. It started out as a 40 or so lb. tt to a 430 lb. monster. Since it is my baby I am probably biased, so take thi... 
Best Audio Related Story (or joke).
Jorgeparrapuppy,The one who eats the last donut.Sorry that it's dirty. 
Best Audio Related Story (or joke).
Comfort is found when birds of the same feather flock together. It's good to be an audiophile.Audiophiles will probably find this book "Virtual Medicine" a valuable source of information. 
Denon 103r ????
Kenyonbm,The tweaks can be seen in my virtual system posted here.Take a look at the tonearm, you will see a straw and a tiny canister. Inside each one is leadshot and some wire and tiny nails. Wire and nails is in there to resonate and then the le... 
Source or speaker
Shardorne:"If by source you include the quality of the actual recording "Yes of course quality of the recording is included, but if the component cannot extract all the nuances what good is an excellent recording. The turntable arm cartridge or da... 
Source or speaker
Who's this Audiofeil guy?;~)Well I thought I should elaborate a little on what I had posted as a Thread.I agree to what oh holy AUDIOFEIL said, but I see that when taking a system to a higher level, after favorite speakers have been discovered as ... 
Source or speaker
Shardorne,You----Your good!You picked up on those merlins.Actually I have been hearing good things about your atc's as well.There are so many brands to choose from and most have a fan base. I could easily have chosen a different brand after readin...