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Tubelike SS Power amp
Audio Research 100.2Really this is a lovely amp. Discontinued due to outperforming the bigger brothers.... 
Lyra Helikon upgrade
Have just mounted the Skala... first impressions are very good indeed! 
Lyra Helikon upgrade
I have just placed an order for the Skala... here in eu land there are no Kleos to be had. In all honesty it was an impulse...I do hope it hits the spot! 
Lyra Helikon upgrade
....a new Lyra... just when I thought my choice was going to be simple!! Jfrech I read your review and was almost sold!Thanks guys for the input, I am unable to audition Lyra's, so I will wait for some feedback on the new one.All the best 
Sme arm "Bridge Removal"
Nsgarch,...technical issues aside, tell me did you like the change in sound? 
Goldmund 7.3 mimesis phono?
Hello, going to broaden the query...Has anyone experience with the Goldmund phono's?Cheers 
Sme arm "Bridge Removal"
Hello Guys,have removed my bridge...And after a good few months, can conclude it is a vast improvement (at least to my ears).The treble extesion is increased, and there is a more liquid feel to the presentaion.It really is quite a change, and high... 
Nagra BPS, anyone heard one? Tron seven competion?
Hello Sunnyboy, thanks.I agree with the "reliance reviews" comment... Have you read a bad review?!!!That said, it is a starting point in terms of character and comparison of similar equipment. If you don't mind, which comments did you not agree wi... 
Sibilance in recordings: your experience the same?
In retrospect most of my upgrades, were to reduce sibilance!Power cords were the biggest cure for me, my elrods cant live/listen without them!Also ceraballs under my phonostage really helped, I will add more under my amps when funds allow.I have a... 
Audio research 100.2 cable recommendations,please
Thanks for the info, I don't think lessloss are availabe here in Europe, but I will have a look.If you have tried any other combinations I would be really interested, what were the improvements with the Valhalla?Thanks in advanceJames 
Preamp PC - Elrod Sig II or SR Tesla T2 or ??
Having had a Elrod sig 2 on my Phonostage for about 6 weeks, I cannot recomend it enough!Previous cables were a home made silver effort, shunyata taipan, and an xlo.The Elrod, bought weight and a musicality that I hadn't heard in my system before,... 
Tonearm for rega Planar 3
I hope you enjoy your TT. 
What is the Phono stage you have finished with?
Many thanks gentleman,Looks like I have to wait a while, which is no hard ship... or sell the car!!I am located in europe, and am now researching the Nagra, TW and the Aesthetix.Happy listening, and thanks again.James 
Sme arm "Bridge Removal"
Hello Hartmut,Thanks for the info, ideed this is the bridge!Do you know if toying with the bearing presure can bring about adverse affects?Or can one remove the bridge and replace it with caution, but with out serious risk?A few guys over on vinyl... 
SME 10 or Aries 3 with SME IV
I think you may want to email these guys; great service and the cheapest I have found!!http://www.hi-fi-specialist.co.uk/, (they ship all over the world).With the current economic situation, there are bargains to be had! I saw a sme 10 go for $200...