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Resolving CD Transports Crowd Sourcing
The following is a extension of the previous info posted as a user review on the REAC VRDS 701CDT. This time it is used in another system where the system owner has carried out substantial investigations into a Digital Source, from trying out num... 
Graham Phantom Elite vs. AS Aquilar
I have had very successful experiences importing from Japan. On two occasions only, over many years, (1 x Tonearm and 1 x TT)  a goods arrived not as advertised and the insurance policy on the sale item paid a large proportion of the loss.  If i... 
Will Origin Live Conqueror tonearm fit my Rega RP10's skeletal plinth?
The following is a Tip from OL Notes on counterweight adjustment The trick to precise positioning of the counterweight is to lightly nip the grub screw when you get close to your desired reading. Then gently twist the counterweight slightly whil... 
Discuss The Viv Lab Rigid Arm
@lewm I 'tip my hat to you' for being this adventurous. The descriptions on offer from your early usage are quite interesting, they certainly suggest a perception is in place where the important instrumentation in a recording are now 'lesser cons... 
Resolving CD Transports Crowd Sourcing
I have had a look at the supplied images of Artwork myself. For the Vermeer, I would say the image gives a 'clear insight' into how the Subject of the Painting and Artist are working towards producing a Portrait. A portrait within a Portrait. Is... 
Upgrading preamp. Best for under $1K
There is a lot of suggestions that the best value is to be had when a Kit Design is adopted. The idea of this should not be off putting, I have nearly all my audio devices produced by Electronics Engineers. If a Engineers Service is to be used, ... 
Intg Amps: Hegel 590 vs NAD M33 Masters vs Gryphon Diablo 120
As a used Purchase, If there is no rush to part with monies, the following suggestion might have an appeal, as it still works with the idea of not creating too many separates and keeps a preferred Brand in the mix. https://www.moon-audio.com/teac... 
Time To Upgrade My Digital Front End
The Link is the Spec’s for the TEAC UD 701, the UD model is also a Analogue Pre-Amp. This is something made known as an info I have seen from a user review on the VRDS 701T CDT. The 701T owner is making it known they are becoming impressed enough... 
Resolving CD Transports Crowd Sourcing
I have made in-roads to learning about the sonic available from streaming over the past few years, where demo's have been had in carefully selected systems to help with the assessments and evaluation. I have not had a demo' of streamer as a Sourc... 
Mains Power Cable DIY
I have made myself a well known advocate of using PC Triple C Wire on the ’Gon’ and in my social activities relating to Audio. @danmar123 has referenced the wire in use in Furutech Cables. I have been quite influential in encouraging others to a... 
Upgrading preamp. Best for under $1K
@ highend 64 the following quoted info is from a thread I posted on not too far back. I have seen you have not rejected the idea of a DIY Build and after reading your description for your preferred balance of across the frequencies and produced  ... 
Looking for a Warmer Sounding Phono Cartridge
Wow! A free offer to receive a very professional overview of a raised Cartridge concern. This certainly surpasses my most recent act of kindness to a stranger.   
A Story about a Defective Signature Platinum
I found visiting the Reed Website a useful experience.  The assessments offered by Reed on a variety of wood types used for wands are backed up with a data.of measurements.  Their statement made about P'holz,certainly does not contain the term, ... 
A Story about a Defective Signature Platinum
No Worries over here in the UK where many folk in the East of England are very German in their origins genetically. Great Big Foreheads are an Anglo Saxon trait.   
A Story about a Defective Signature Platinum
The Reed Statement that the P'holz is a near perfect material for a Tonearm Wand is one that I have not seen before. Interesting that the Company refer to it as Tankwood, as this is the name that Kaiser Speakers have adopted for it in their liter...