roberjerman

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Tube amp recommendations for Enzos
A nicely restored Scott integrated tube amp will do just fine! I have two: a 299 and an LK72. Great forgotten classics! And a lot more oomph than any SE tube amp! 
Technics 1200 Critic Fremer Praises the newer 1200G
@vinny55  Check out the Pioneer PLX1000! For $700 it's serious competition for the Technics!  
Why Aren't More Speaker Designers Building Augmented Widebanders?
+1 bdp24! LFT-8b's might do the trick! 
New Speakers up to $15k - The more I read the less I know!
How about the new Bob Carver line arrays. They look pretty interesting! 
Technics 1200 Critic Fremer Praises the newer 1200G
I also have a Pioneer PLX1000 that I bought brand new - $700. I have a Denon 103R on it. And it sounds just fine! Made in Japan, too! I can't hear any "cogging" with it - contrary to what some "golden ears" will claim!  
Technics 1200 Critic Fremer Praises the newer 1200G
Good review! My criticism: $4000 is still a lot of moolah - unless you are in the top 10% of wage earners! So I will just make do with my vintage 1200 (maybe get a new mat!). 
Wow moments while listening to vinyl records
Jimi Hendrix Experience: Electric Ladyland - the British Track pressing is worth acquiring! Song: "1983...Moon Turn The Tides" 
What component to hang on to?
A great TT! Don't sell it! 
Furutech GTX NCF receptical break in, how long
Get out your meditation mat, light some incense and start chanting!  
Do I need higher quality power cords?
+1 rvpiano for using the DQ 20's! A long time favorite of mine! I have a nicely restored pair of DQ 10's. The 10's and 20's are still competitive with today's speakers! 
Do I need higher quality power cords?
+1 shadorne! AC cords are vastly overrated IMO! The only electricity that really matters is that coming out of your components' power supplies! 
B&K Sonata M200 + Polk Rti A9’s
The Bryston 4B would be a good choice if it is in good shape and working without issues! Yes it is an old amp but it is built like a tank and can drive anything! I have its 30 year old brother, the 3B - still going strong! 
Why Isnt Techincs 1200 Considered Audiophile?
Sorry I didn't realize that the new 1200 comes in 3 versions! $4K seems high for the TOTL. But the 1200GR at $1700 is certainly more affordable - and should sell better!  
Why Isnt Techincs 1200 Considered Audiophile?
The Technics 1200 is a fine TT! I have the mkII. They are worthy of a good cartridge! Nothing wrong with speed stability, either! I don't feel that the new version is worth its high price!  
Can interconnect cables improve sound stage height, width, and depth?
Subjective impressions are the equivalent of "a little birdy told me it is so)!!!