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Mono Cartridge Recommendations
Does anyone know whether the VAS is a true mono design, or a stereo design strapped into mono? I am told that it uses two coils in balanced mode. Also - I am looking for recommendations as to where to get Miyajima cartidges with some discount to t... 
Great Experience with Bill Thalmann @ Musical Technology (equipment repair)
Whoops - Title should have said “Music Technology Inc”.  
Does anyone care to ask an amplifier designer a technical question? My door is open.
Thank you Roger. You are a true asset to the audiophile community. Very generous.   
Best Preamp New or Used up to $3,000 ??
Many very good preamps at that price point. Ones I’ve appreciated include Ayre, Lamm, CAT, Modwright, Hovland.  
Recommend A CD Player With A Good Transport To Feed My DAC - Maybe Under $700.
@audioengr Which cable? There are many.   
Lyngdorf TDAI-3400
  I am curious whether this unit will work with a simple ethernet connection to a Nas hard drive? On my PS audio DAC , I found that the ethernet was superior with the bridge, then with USB.Also, wondering if the manufacturer intends to develop a p... 
best preamps
Personally, I would work backwards from your speakers. Find the best amp for your speakers, and then find a preamp that mates well with your amplifier and has the features that you need. 
New Bluesound's Node 2i
I am using Ethernet and an external DAC.  Wonder if there would be any further difference?  Apple AirPlay is new and would be nice.   
New Bluesound's Node 2i
@lowrider57 Those prices are no bargain, and they do not represent dumping. Looking forward to hearing the opinions of others on this website. Particularly with an Xternal DAC. Is the what hi-fi review real or Hype? 
Is it OK to leave a tube preamp on all the time?
Get a tube preamp with a home theater pass-through function so it is not necessary to set the volume control. Then all that needs to happen is turning the power on 
Thorens TD 166 mk2
I would love to get more information about how I can improve the performance of mine. Also, is there a reason that mine starts so slow? I usually give it a little bit of a cyst to get it up to speed, although it does stay on speed. 
Thorens TD 166 mk2
@helomech.  I see no information on that website about tweaking a 166 turntable. 
DAC's and external portable hard drives
Can use ps audio direct stream DAC with bridge and Ethernet  
speaker capacitors-----leave alone or does it open pandora's box ?
How does one select values for a bypass capacitor ? 
Enhancing low frequencies for my system
Mike - it seems to me that you should have all the bass you need with the two Vandersteen 2WQ subs.  If you don't, I think you should be focusing on setup issues.  Setup elements could include:- Location of the subs- Setting on the subs- Making su...