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Comments on Clearaudio Aurum Beta S
I just had a Wood Virtuouso installed on my lp/12 Ekos . Absolutely dead quiet. Unfortunately I have no idea what the cause is except to say it is not an inherent issue with the cartridge design or your application. Just curious...the 10 gram weig... 
help arcam phono preamp quandry
I recently heard he base model Clear Audio phono stage (I believe MM only). At 200 bucks I cannot think of any other near its price that is as good. Also Musical Surroundings does seem to be into customer service and upgrading. 
ProAc 1.5's add sub or trade up?
I have 1.5s as well. This can be a difficult thread since expectations on bass could be different. I really like this speaker and satisified with the bass as well as other qualities. Room size and placement are considerations and I am sure you hav... 
best upgrade for 'standard' LP12
I like the Linn upgrades (have not OL). If doing the higher cost upgrade to the table I would do the Cirkus bearing ($600) installed. You get the new subchasis and bearing, new center platter, springs and grommetts and the new armboard. Not a bad ... 
Naim integrated compatible as a great preamp?
I have used my Naim 32.5 preamp with Hicap power supply, with other solid state amps with great success (quad 606, Classe). You do need a din to RCA interconnect with non Naim amps. But here is the cool thing. If you have another system (I have Ro... 
Is it worth it?
Just listened to the Wilson Benesch Arc speaker. Not to many speakers move me like this one did. The bass was exceptional particularly for the size. I do have Proac 1.5 now and like allot, so I would agree with the others. I would say to get into ... 
What brass cones are the best?
I have had great success with DH Cones and squares combinded. I use them with my rogue preamp, naim power supply and Linn Lingo. The sonic improvement is very apparent in clarity, bass performance, without detriment to timing. I have a friend who ... 
Proac Yew Owners
I suspect it will eventually even out. I have yew 1.5s and they have aged well with more detail emerging as the finish darkens.