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CAL ICON MKII CD player replacement
Hi all,I ended up going with a Rega Apollo . Great sounding unit!Thanks for all your help and opinions 
CAL ICON MKII CD player replacement
The search continues for a new CD player. Anyone have any experience with the rega Apollo or Saturn? I've also heard good things about the Primare cd21. Any input? 
VTA adjustment for an RB600
I've read that most guys start from zero and adjust vta by ear. If I like the sound with the pivot end slightly lower than the cartridge, as long as there is sufficient clearance between cartridge and record, is this a problem? ( ie excessive wear... 
Denon dl103 low volume from sa3000
I also noticed there is a space to put a resistor in the mc section. The cartridge load says it should be 100 ohms. Should I put a 100 ohm resistor in this spot? 
Denon dl103 low volume from sa3000
I am still a bit confused.How much gain in a step up device should I be looking for? All my sut's are between 20 and 30 db of gain. Not sure what the gains are on my sa 3000 preamp, but the 2 gain values are added together (sut and mm gain)give th... 
Michell techno weight directions please
Hello all,Disregard this thread. I finally found directions online after I posted here.Thanks 
Ground / drain wire?
Thank you Brf,That seemed the logical choice, but I was looking for confirmation.Thanks,Skipper 
Why won't my iPad work with my devilsound DAC?
Thanks guys,I don't even have the output option on any system menu on the iPad.I guess I'll stick with the laptop.Thanks for your help 
CAL ICON MKII CD player replacement
Thanks mapman,I am slightly concerned about the age of the rotel. The seller says it was built in 2001. Are the internals (dacs, etc) way outdated compared to a new marantz or nad, or does the rotel rcd991 still blow them away since it was the fla... 
CAL ICON MKII CD player replacement
I'm down to looking at a new marantz cd6004 or a used Rotel 991.Any input? 
CAL ICON MKII CD player replacement
I am leaning towards the marantz 6004. Any thoughts? 
Best cheap speaker cables............again
Thanks for all the advice. I ended up trying out the level 2 anti cables between my Cary tube mono blocks and my vienna Haydn's. they sound amazing! ( thanks Mark)! Since i am never done tinkering, I am also going to give the reality cables a try ... 
Best cheap speaker cables............again
Any experience here with transparent wave? A buddy has a pair that he's looking to unload. He's asking for $90.00 for an 8' pair. Good deal? 
Best cheap speaker cables............again
Strateahed,,Went to the reality website. Do you know if the cables are available in bulk or if they offer shorter lengths than 8'? I use mono block amps and would prefer a bit shorter cable around 5 or 6' at the most. I dropped them an email, but ... 
Monitor speaker recommendations
I eventually decided on a pair of vienna Haydn's. I got a really good deal on a pair and heard a pair driven by a similar system and they sounded fantastic. Thanks for all of your rec's. I did manage to make the 4 hour trip and audition a bunch of...