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A revolutionary way to raise the performance of your system for very little money
@amorstereoThanks for the great info. if I currently have a Puritan conditioner and ground master (ground rod)would the Route Master improve things in my case? 
Searching for a Integrated Amp under $2K
Ayre AX-7e has XLR   its on the warm/neutral  side, but great dynamics and sounstage.  the other amps mentioned above, are toys compared to the Ayre-7e.   Electrocompaniet ECI-3  would also be a great choice. these will give you  a true hi-end aud... 
Tekton Double Impacts
@tonyjack i agree, Tektons just get  better and better when you improve the chain and  you  definitely can hear the changes!  have my SE's available here on Agon marketplace, if anyone interested and happy listening to all.   
New Townshend Rock 7 owner
@slaw Thanks for all the feedback!I was thinking about starting with the FF 3M Matt ? I assume with the 5M FF would require adjustment to the VTA height?  
New Townshend Rock 7 owner
@slaw Thanks!I was worried since the spindle would not go all the way thru, with the FF Matt and record, if it would be possible and safe?since my spindle is threaded, was thinking about getting a small stud to use in it's place (without Clamp)?Wh... 
New Townshend Rock 7 owner
Does anyone know if a Funk Firm platter Matt will work on n a Rock 7?The Rock 7 does not your typical platter spindle length and that was my concern Thanks 
New Townshend Rock 7 owner
@slaw i have the Rock 7 with the standard motor (round belt) do you  know if the updated Merlin motors still available .would the VPI ADS work with stock motor? 
Tekton Double Impacts
as a Tekton DI owner, my first priority is performance and the looks come second. what matters the most, is when i hit that play button or drop the needle, that is where the rubber meets the road....Thanks Eric!!!how many manufacturers, offer a 60... 
Turntable setup in Chicagoland area
@invictus005  if you have  some free time could we speak  
Turntable setup in Chicagoland area
@fjn04 :  on his website contact page not working?   still in business? 
Tekton Double Impacts
Anyone looking for a wallet  friendly  INT  tube amp, seems to get get positive reviews. I have no personal experience with it, only sharing with the community. https://www.monoprice.com/product?c_id=109&cp_id=10919&cs_id=1091903&p_id=... 
Tekton Double Impacts
Will anyone be doing a true  A/B  comparison between the SE DI's and the standard DI's using the same system!To see what improvements have been made in the "Sound" department, not really worried about the cosmetic updates.It's easy to jump to conc... 
Tekton Double Impacts
Anyone looking for a Super Affordable amp!Check out the Monoprice 50watt Tube amp on sale for $170 Reviews seem to be mostly positive? 
Tekton Double Impacts
@kdude66: my observations and thoughts were based on   "MY EARS"   and not what i heard  or anything posted about the DI's!when i said higher current amp   (clean and quality)  both tubes and SS. the DI's  produce such   "Realism" and Faithful ... 
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imo:  feeding the DI's  with more Current or  higher watt  amps is not about the Necessity, for playing music at a  higher or a  louder level. the extra current gives the DI's more of a sense of "Realism"  in which  i don't  feel that lower watt (...