rmaurin

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To Aesthetix users
Hi Patrick,I have an Io also. It is about 5 years old. My Io is noisy (tube rush) but not what you are describing. Based on my experience with the Io, the citical tubes are V1 and V2. You already know this.Take a look at this link:http://www.music... 
Basis Vector 3 vs. Schröder, Triplanar, Graham
Teres,What cartridge was used with the Vector? What did you use to support the signal cables from the arm? 
Basis Vector 3 vs. Schröder, Triplanar, Graham
Larry,Can you explain why the Vector arm is on the bottom of your list? Why are the other arms better?Rich 
SME and Kuzma
Has anyone compared the Kuzma Reference against the XL? Wondering what the differences are?Rich 
SME and Kuzma
Thanks Albert and Karl.Hi Rick,The only reason I have not considered the HRX is its size. My current stand is too small to support it.Rich 
Lions and Tigers and Bears..Oh MY............or...
Hi All,I have the Aries with the JMW 10 arm. Similar to what rwd has. I am toying with the idea of an SME 20/2 and the SME IV.v arm. For anyone that owns the arm, what tools are supplied to setup the cartridge in the arm?I looked at the SME owners... 
Reference DACS: An overall perspective
Is anyone using the mbl 1621 transport? Curious what DAC they are using and if this match is #1 or #2.ThanksRich 
BAT VK-P10SE w/Depth Charges & Manley Steelhead
Rest of my system is Tenor OTL, Avalon Opus, TARA The One, EMM digital.My Io is pre MkII. I never had it upgraded.Rich 
New vs. old version of EMM Labs CDSD
How do you identify the new and old version of the CDSD? 
Tubes for Tenor 75wi
As one of the above posters said, I would contact ex-Tenor Audio technician Stephane Vermette at www.cdfaudio.com. Stephane can provide matched output tubes which are critical in obtaining the highest performance from the OTL.Rich Maurin 
DarTZeel Preamp
Wow. Thanks for the information.As far as the 2X DSD, the CDSD can switch between 1x fs and 2x fs by pressing the Alt-Play-Stop buttons simultaneously. Pressing the above button combination switches the 1x/2x multiplier. So pressing/releasing, pre... 
DarTZeel Preamp
OB,"Meitner releases there alleged big upgrade for their DAC in the coming year"Can you give us more information? 
Just got some Chapmans
Hi Douglas,I have not owned the T-7, but a friend of mine did. He used to drive them with a Cary 300B based amplifier and the matching Cary preamp. He was also able to run the speakers with the same amp with 2A3 tubes. You dont need high power wit... 
Absolute Best CD Players Out There Under $12k ?
It would be good to hear about the differences between the EMM and Reimyo from folks that have listened to both in the same system.Rich 
Avalon Isis
Lucien at Avalon can give you better details. But I understand the speaker will fit between the Eidolon Diamond and the Sentinel in their line up. New diamond tweeter, new midrange, and new woofer. ~60K. I am sure it will be another awesome Avalon...