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Elrod Statement Gold PC compared to old Statement
Thank for your answer, I must commend you for the extensive testing with all the different combinations. Have I understood correctly that you have the NWO connected to the Pure Power as well? I had the old Statement but was not so happy with them,... 
Elrod Statement Gold PC compared to old Statement
Very nice review! Was there any marginal difference between the components benefits from the Golds, i.e. did the CD benefit more or did the amp benefit more etc. or was there no dicernible differences? Also have you tried the gear without the re-g... 
esoteric x-01, ux-1 etc reliable?
On 6moons you can find the following:Esoteric commentsMark Gurvey of Esoteric USA who kindly submitted the above images had this to say about the NWO 3.0-GO: "During the recent CES 2008, we heard this unit in a presentation by Alex. Yes, we were a... 
Vpi vs. TW Acustic
Dlanselm, I agree and will contact you directly regarding the cart.I think its interesting that you consider spinner distant third. I have read your blog and followed your evolvement from Brinkmann and on to now Raven, I think it gives credibility... 
Vpi vs. TW Acustic
Dlanselm I like your stance on conrolled opinion, I think that is a way of judging components that doesnt get enough weight in the equation. May I ask how many hours you had on that cart before you concluded it didnt sound good and with what arm c... 
Kudos to speed controllers
Im not familiar with the previous product but if this new one would be an alternative to the PSU 301 AR I would be very interested, since the loricraft is quite costly. Are there any more info available? 
Kudos to speed controllers
Mark, do you think this new controller of yours would work for a Garrard 301 and possibly be on par with the PSU 301 AR? 
Seeking a "high end" integrated amplifier
Seldon, congrats on the Vitus, I think thats a nice machine, it got very good response couple of years ago when it arrived on the scene and they redid the preamp since then so im sure it got even better. 
Best Albums Of 2008
I dont see this one here: Rodriguez - Cold Fact 
Need advice on pre/pro - Rotel1098/Outlaw990/???
Hi Tim,I used to own the Rotel 1068 and was happy with it but Switched to the Onkyo 905 because of the HDMI switching capabilities. Its Very convenient as a HT hub, I use it with my PS3 for movies and games and have the Pre out on the Onkyo to my ... 
The Blue Angel Mantis cartridge
http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?vaslt&1036349020&openflup&1280&4#1280 
Seeking a "high end" integrated amplifier
Seldon,I did an extensive search to find a best integrated so I could build a system that was minimal in footprint but no compromise in sound. I did audition the ASR 4 box, and more, but bought the APL-Hifi UA-S1 which is the best amp I have heard... 
Best Rock Albums in 2009, so far
Got the Bonnie Prince Billy yesterday, I can also recommend Adiam Dymotthttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ByvdFXmPd_I 
Integrated Amp - Looking to replace my amp & pre
I switched from VTL TL7.5pre + Spectron Musician IIISE to APL UA-S1, I have never been happier, its the most musical amp Ive heard, I listened to a lot of gear before going for this one including many separates. 
Best $5,000 system for a small apt. in Stockholm
I suggest Dynaudio Contour 1.4 can be had for 1650USD(used) and Primare CD31 1000USD(used) then you can choose an integrated either solid state or tube, the Krell 400xi can be had for 1650USD(used) all of these are found on Hifimagasinetdotcom . T...