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Music Reference RM200 or David Berning ZH270?
Well guys, I have had my ZH270 for 3 days now and I can't stop listening to it. It is everything you said it was. I am getting off the crazy merry go round of buying equipment and am going to sit back and start enjoying music. I am where I have be... 
Music Reference RM200 or David Berning ZH270?
I should have the ZH270 next week sometime. Keep an eye on this thread and I will post my impressions. 
Music Reference RM200 or David Berning ZH270?
Well boys, maybe the audio gods are shining on me. Allan hooked me up with a great guy that is selling me a 1 year old ZH270 with NOS tubes that have been cryogeniclly treated. Thanks again Allan. I should have it next week and will let you know h... 
Music Reference RM200 or David Berning ZH270?
Well guys, my deal on the ZH270 fell through. The seller misrepresented himself and the age of the amp he had for sale. The amp may be just fine for all I know, but I choose not to deal with someone who rates a product a 10/10 and I find out from ... 
Music Reference RM200 or David Berning ZH270?
Thanks guys, I have the TG Audio cord now and will check with Allan on the tweaks. 
Music Reference RM200 or David Berning ZH270?
Thanks for all of your responses and input. I am in the process of buying a Berning ZH270. I know from my research on these 2 amps that they are both excellent choices, but I have grown to value and respect the opinions of the great people on Audi... 
Any experience with Dynavector carts???
I spoke with Harry at VPI before buying a new low output cartridge to replace my high output Benz Glider. He highly recommended the Dynavector 20x cartridge. He said most audiophiles feel they have to spend at least $1000 or more to feel they are ... 
Your Ultimate Reference Recording
Janis Ian-Breaking Silence. Analogue Productions LP. 
Any experience with ARC solid state amps?
I have a 100.2 power amp and I love it. Sounds like a ARC tube amp without the hassle and expense of tubes. 
VPI-19 feet
I replaced the stock feet on my VPI mk4 with BDR mk4 cones. I also had J D Casser at Black Diamond grind down a set of mk 4 cones so tht the tip is gone. I replaced the plastic caps that come on the 4 springs with the cones, so that the plinth set... 
Audio Research vs. Conrad Johnson SS Amps??
I own the ARC 100.2 amp and I love it. It has plenty of power for my 88db Gallo Reference speakers. Dynamics are great. Midrange and highs are comparable to ARC's tube amps. I can't comment on the Conrad Johnson as I have never heard it. I am sure... 
VPI Uprgade??
I started out with the VPI jr and upgraded to the mk3 and now to the mk4. As Sdcampbell stated, the improvement in sound is very obvious. I would keep your TT and work on upgrading to the mk3 and then the mk4 when you are able. That is the great t... 
ARC SS amp vs tube - bass question
We all have our opinions, I respect yours, but I have listened to both of these amps in the same system and prefer the 100.2. Sorry I don't agree with the majority, but I call em as I hear em. I know of people at ARC that own the 100.2. All that s... 
ARC SS amp vs tube - bass question
Kevziek, check to see how many VT-100's are for sale compared to 100.2's. I will admit that there are more VT100's sold, but there are also many for sale. Ask owners of 100.2's if they would sell their's. I'll bet not many would. I stand behind my... 
ARC SS amp vs tube - bass question
I agree with Zaikesman. When I bought my ARC 100.2 amp I compared it to the VT100 mk2 tube amp. I prefered the 100.2 ss amp. It has a very liquid midrange and great bass. I felt that you got the benifits of the ARC tube amp without the excessive h...