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Anyone still using a Teres table?
Alanpiga,You may want take a look underneath the platter to see if anything is hitting the strobe sensor. Same thing was happening to me and it was just a little debris stuck to the strobe disc. Good luck.  
MY-HIEND Pictures from the just concluded Munich High End Audio Show
Thank you. Always enjoyable. 
Manley Chinook
Minor42, one more thought or story to leave with you. I am not in any way affiliated with Manley, nor do I have any Manley gear, but I want to pass along a personal experience with Manley. A few years ago, I was designing a recording studio and s... 
Manley Chinook
@asp307, My friend was the person in contact with Manley. He was pleased with the service at Manley and loves his Chinook.  
Manley Chinook
I set up a friend’s stereo in Dec 2015 that included a Chinook purchased directly from Manley. After a couple months it developed the same problem as you and Matt Miller described. Manley repaired it under warranty by installing a new board. The r... 
mint best tractor gone?
I really hoped to use a Mint protractor for my newly built rig. I spent three months earlier this year inquiring about two tonearms and never got a response. I had to conclude he was no longer in business. 
What's the greatest bargain in SET these days?
I used to own DeCapos and paired them with a Line Magnetics 218IA in a 3,000 sq. ft room. The LM 845s, the 218ia, 518 and 219 could be a consideration for you. LM SET amps overdeliver in their power ratings. The 218IA is a bargain in SET amps. The... 
Buying Used Martin Logan Speakers, any concerns?
Depends on the age and of course condition. The older panels get tired. ML suggests upgrading to newer panels at 15 years, and IME, replacing 15 year old panels with new panels makes a positive audible and measurable difference. They can develop d... 
Tube Amp for Martin Logan Speakers
Hi,I had many stats and tube amps through the years including four pairs of ML's. I had the Aerius-i in the 90s. I paired a VAC PA 90 with the Aerius. It was a magical combination. Since then I've used other VAC amps driving stats with great succe... 
Tube Amp for Martin Logan Speakers
Hi,I've had numerous ML's as well as other stats for 2-ch and HT. I use tube amps exclusively with stats. Back in the 90's, I had the Aerius. I found that the VAC PA 90 monoblocs were magic with them. Many VAC amps work well with stats. I saw a pa... 
Personal speaker evolution
Late 1970s college to presentADS 810Magnapan MGIAcoustat Monitor IIIAcoustat 1+1Acoustic Energy AE1 SignatureMartin Logan AriesMartin Logan CLS IIZMartin Logan RequestMartin Logan SummitSjofn HiFi Clue (short time)Ascend Acoustics Sierra 1Referenc... 
Personal amp evolution
Starting late 1970s, my college years to presentSherwood receiverYamaha B2Acoustat Servos, integral amps w/Acoustat Monitor III speakersConrad Johnson MV75A1Luxman 1050 receiverBryston 2B-LPBryston 4BCreek 4240 integrated Cary SLA70 SignatureGolde... 
Reference 3A line updated
After months of research for efficient bookshelf speakers, I was ready to pull the trigger on the DeCapos. That is until I saw the new line. The tweeter and extra bracing are nice upgrades. Far more important than the exterior coating. Curious why... 
Bookshelf speaker with electrostatic sound
Thanks all. Definitely good options. I hope to listen to a few of them in the next couple weeks. I may also give the Clue a listen to since they're made here in my back yard. Unfortunately more than my budget new. 
Bookshelf speaker with electrostatic sound
Thanks Ivan,The VMPS are interesting, but unfortunately too large for my application.Thanks Hifiharv,I think I should consider the Triangle Titus EXs based on previous forums and size. Unfortuantely with only two dealers in CA, I can't listen to t...