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MARTIN LOGAN TRIPLES THEIR PANEL REPLACEMENT
J_stereo, do you think an owner would then disclose that he was selling an unmatched pair of speaker panels? Would it matter to the resale market? I certainly don't know if it can be heard, I'm just curious. I agree that it should be up to the own... 
Audio Desk Record Cleaner-Anyone buy one yet
I agree that the convenience is unmatched. If I were to use this machine, I would do an additional two ultra pure water rinses on a point nozzle machine like a used Loricraft PRC3 just to be sure that there is no residue left over. That might add ... 
Is tonearm bias a compromise, maybe a myth?
Doug, I agree with your comment that one should fine tune his setup by listening. However, there is an aspect to this that you could perhaps clarify for me. I am confused by what you mean by "pre-loading". "Pre-loaded" implies to me that there is ... 
MARTIN LOGAN TRIPLES THEIR PANEL REPLACEMENT
Bobo, Do you recall how much one of these panels costs to replace? 
Anyone auditioned Pass Labs XP-30 preamp?
I've been given the opportunity to borrow an XP-30 for a few days. I own an XP-20 and figured the only way to really know how they differ is to compare them directly in my system. As Petrushka mentioned, the XP-30 benefits from at least 24 hours o... 
MARTIN LOGAN TRIPLES THEIR PANEL REPLACEMENT
All this discussion and no mention of how much these panels cost to replace. If they were $100, then $300 is not too bad. If they were $1000, then $3000 seems a bit much. If they need to be replaced often and the price seems too high, then their v... 
How Many Turntables Have You Owned
Four:Dual model?, 1977Denon DP45F, 1981SME 10/A, 2003SME 30/12A, 2012-done 
Difference between Pass Labs XA160.5 an X600.5?
Gary, That will be a most interesting comparison and I look forward to your report. May I ask what is in the rest of the system? 
Help me pick a great phono cable
Hovland Music Groove 2. Extremely well balanced and neutral. Hey, it's Fremer's reference! I prefer it to the Harmonic Technology Copper, but I understand the HT Silver is better. 
going Pass Labs, do I need "Class A " ?
Thanks for that description, Petrushka. That makes a lot of sense. I think it would also depend in large part on the speakers and how they are voiced. Some are warmer and more relaxing and some are more dynamic and lively, etc. Also, on a listener... 
SME V : what to expect ?
This is going to devolve into another one of these discussions with defenders and detractors. Lots of differing opinions. I've only owned the SME V and V-12 on SME tables and the sound is anything but lifeless with the cartridges I have selected. ... 
SME V : what to expect ?
Has anyone else tried the SME V-12 arm? 
Learned a valuable lesson about ambient noise
I just replaced the single pane true divided sashes in my historic home. The historic district will not allow double pane windows, so I went to considerable expense to have custom made 6/6 true divided sashes with laminated glass panes. The glass ... 
going Pass Labs, do I need "Class A " ?
Petrushka, That seems like a good summary, though I haven't heard an X.5 amp in my system. How would you describe the slightly different voicings? Is the difference fairly subtle or quite noticeable? Thanks. 
Magico Q7 . . . wow
Wslam,No speaker changes in the near future planned. I still love the Mini II. I just completed a major turntable/arm/cartridge upgrade. No itches here. I would love to hear the Q7 though. And the Q1 which I'm sure is better than the Mini. I just ...