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Review: EXACTPOWER EP15A Tweak
Tortilladc thanks !! 
Review: EXACTPOWER EP15A Tweak
Tortilladc thanks !! 
Devialet Amplifiers
Thanks Joe !! 
Devialet Amplifiers
Joeinid...just trying to get some perspective....at one time did you have Merlin driven by Joule in a very nice single purpose listening room ? 
Tonearm Options for Basis 2800
Moryoga,I have a 2500 with a Vector 3 and an Air Tight PC-1, a huge improvement was the addition of a Walker Precision Speed Controller. It would be a very noticeable improvement that you could "struggle" along with untill a used Synchro Wave came... 
Just listened to Street Life by the Crusaders
Love it, good call.....when I'm in the mood !!!!! 
Bad news for audiophiles?
Meant to say...if you don't know what you like in wine or audio.... 
Bad news for audiophiles?
The taste and memory of wine dissipates where in audio you'll still be left wishing your bargain equipment into a decent sounding system, this is where the real deception is. Either way if you don't know wine or don't know sound it won't matter. 
How an audio rack can enhance your amp/pre
"Self delusion" or as Star Sound calls it "vibration management" has worked well for my system. I have over dampened and back off every component in my system except the speakers where I stuck with the stock points from Wilson. I have experimented... 
Help - new house - new setup?
What about Wilson WP 7's there are three pair here for sale ? They are well under your 10k limit, can play at high db levels and leave money for a sub/subs to help load the room if needed. 
Joule Electra Amp Repair
Tortilladc,Thank you I'm going talk with them about my VZN 160 Mk V's, it needs one new tube socket 
Joule Electra Amp Repair
Tortilladc,How long ago did George Meyer work on the VZN-80 ? 
Wilson Sophia 89db 4 ohms and Audio Note Kits ?
I had Sophias listen to Ralph's knowledge/advice!!!! 
Is Vinyl Worth It
YES !!!!!! 
vandersteen Quatro or sonus faber elipsa
I think the Quatros are a better choice for your amp with their own amp for the bass leaving plenty of power to drive the mid range and highs. The Elipsa on the other hand is a very demanding load at 2.5 ohm in the upper bass and might tax your am...