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Preamp Deal of the Century
I've had my Supratek for all of about 6 hours now, and I can say that pictures DO NOT do this thing justice! Audio jewlery is an understatement. Beautiful fit and finish. I am not going to even consider tube rolling for a couple of hundred hours u... 
Scoutmaster to Super Scoutmaster?
I have the Walker Motor Controller mated to my Scoutmaster, which sits on a maple Machina Dynamica Promethean Base on a rock maple and brass rack.I had a chance to compare the SDS to the Walker, and the Walker won hands down. It's true that I am c... 
Preamp Deal of the Century
Jumpin' Jehosaphat! My wife just called me at work to tell me the Chenin has arrived at our doorstep! I'm going home at lunch to unpack my new toy..... 
The best home theater listening room seating?
One word: Ekornes 
Analog Upgrade Suggestions Welcome
Raul,I have seen you weigh in on several threads regarding analog playback systems. Your negative, comments, your "I am right and everyone else is wrong" attitude is wearisome, rude, and uncalled for. If you cannot say something constructive witho... 
Preamp Deal of the Century
This is posted as a heads up to those of you still waiting for your preamps from Mick, if they are being shipped into the USA.Make sure you provide Mick your Social Security Number or your EIN if you are a business, and insist that Mick include th... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Rushton,I lucked out! It was an odd copy from the 3 record set Rick had that had been returned because the label on one side was wrinkled and loose. Outstanding!! sonics and recording second to none, rousing performance. Played it twice this eveni... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Tvad,I also recommend Knopfler's "Local Hero Soundtrack" Not only the vinyl, but the movie too, if you've never seen it, directed by Bill Forsyth, starring Peter Reigert and Burt Lancaster. Really quirky and funny. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Still going through my acquisitions from our audio group's (including AudiogoN's Sbank) field trip to Red Trumpet Records today.Mark Knopfler "Ragpicker's Dream" spinning on the CEEDEE player.among the new items in the collection: A sealed, mono, ... 
Classe DR-9 vs Sunfire Signature
Schipo,Having owned several Sunfire products, including amps, I have never seen one with a blue light, or dual power cords.I can also vouch for their customer service as well.You may very well have had excellent service from Classe, but I'm not su... 
hospital grade or commercial grade receptacles ?
Nrchy,You MUST have stayed at a Holiday Inn Express last night ;) 
hospital grade or commercial grade receptacles ?
Rushton,Now, that was a perfect response to Saki70's question. I think that was what he was looking for. For the record, what you suggested was exactly the route I took when I began working on my listening room. I have used the "Porterports" and e... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Supertramp "Crime Of The Century" (A&M SP 3647) Speaker's Corner 180g reissue. After the discussion in this thread last night, how could I not? I said it before, I'll say it again - Holo-freaking-graphic!Sonny Rollins "Saxophone Colossus" (Cla... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Ruston,I can't speak to the US pressing of "Crime Of the Century", but I do have the 180g Speaker's Corner reissue. We'll have to spin it on that Walker of yours one of these days. It's holographic, information far beyound the boundries of the lou... 
Signal Cable Silver Resolution
Spencer,You've revealed our true, double-secret identities. I'm afraid we're gonna have ta kill ya....