rothwea

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EAR 868 vs VTL 5.5 II
In my experience, in my system (via Pass Labs XA30.5 power amp), the Shindo Aurieges is superior to both these preamps for less money. 
Rega P9 vs Musical Fidelity M1
Hba, can I ask what tonearm your friend is using on his Kuzma Reference? 
Questions about and source for Kuzma Reference tt
Hi Lewn,I stumbled across this thread. I see you have not purchased a Kuzma Stabi Reference turntable and I am curious to know what conclusions you reached about it. Thanks. 
Anyone heard Nuforce Reference 18's
I upgraded from the Nuforce Ref 9 V3se's to the Ref 18's. I have since changed to the Pass Labs XA30.5 which I regard as superior to both the Nuforces in my system (I have Sonus Faber Cremona M's). 
Any experience with Audiomods Rega arms?
I have a Rega P9 Mk 1 which came with a Rega RB900 arm - I replaced it with the Audiomods arm. The Audiomods was significantly better - more life & dynamics, better resolution, bigger soundstage, better bass - better in every way. A very cost ... 
Riggle Vtaf w/Rega P9 & RB1000. Good idea or not?
Here's another angle. I have purchased an Audiomods arm for my Rega P9. The Audiomods arm is a re-engineered Rega RB250 with built in VTA, made in England. It's performance is at the very least, the equal to the RB1000. It has vastly improved the ... 
any good mat for a rega p9?
I am using the Living Voice Mystic Mat on my Rega P9. The improvement over the standard felt mat was immediately apparent 
Looking for a new Turntable and need some advice.
Any update on your TT search? 
Riggle Vtaf w/Rega P9 & RB1000. Good idea or not?
Jbcello - did you go through with the Pete Riggle VTAF mod on your P9? If so, what was the result? I too am a P9 owner. With thanks 
Rega Saturn or Sony SCD-XA5400ES ?
The UK mag Hi-Fi Choice (Jan 2010 issue) has done a comparison of several CD players including the Sony 5400ES. In contrast to the comments I read in this forum, they gave the Sony a good, but not outstanding review. They praised the midtrange but... 
Gemme Speakers
I have just heard the Katanas (via a Lyngdorf CD player, Shindo Aurieges pre & Anthem A2 amp). I listen to acoustic & electric rock music and I was impressed. Great bass extension and it especially excelled with male vocals. I thought it f... 
Living Voice Avatars Review
I have just spent a weekend trialling the LV Avatars. I largely agree with David12's comments and I am mystified by Psam's review above. I found them very neutral with a very enjoyable and open midrange. I listen to rock music, and I found their w... 
Nuforce v2: has anyone tried them
I have heard these Nuforce amps coupled with a Shindou Aurieges Line tube pre. The result was quite sensational - spacious, detailed and musical