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Why are my woofers pumping?
Same problem on 3 different Turntables. As a last resort, I bought a KAB rumble filter which I run via the tape loop. I do not notice any less bass and my system really swings. The filter even uses audiophile parts in it. New it was 179.00 but I s... 
BEST SOUNDING PLAYBACK CASSETTE DECK; RECOMMENDATIONS
I would stay away from anything on eBay.  The best Nakamichi decks were produced  from the mid 70's through the 80's  You also want one with the 3 heads, it really makes a difference.  When the Dragon first came out, I sold 6 of them within a coup... 
Thoughts on the most difficult instruments for speakers to reproduce?
add piano. 
Doh! Modding vs. Selling
Myself, never modded.  I couldn't solder if my life depended on it. 
Speaker Cable Upgrade... Advice Please
I bet it's the Devialet amp.  I have heard their amps 2 different times and I felt they were a little tipped up in the top end.   You are trying to put a band aid on the sound by substituting cables.  I've been there and went through a boatload of... 
BEST SOUNDING PLAYBACK CASSETTE DECK; RECOMMENDATIONS
@sunnyjimYou left the cap lock on. 
How much do I need to spend to get a preamp that sounds better than no preamp?
That Audible Illusions L1 is an excellent preamp.  You have arrived. 
What's Your Take on This ?
I had a 555 ii and never warmed up to it.  At higher volumes, it got thin and etched sounding.  I replaced it with a Classe 10 amp. 
Which 30K Speakers Would You Give Up For Tekton Double Impacts?
Actually, although I am not interested in buying the DI, I will listen to them at the next audio show I attend.  I may have heard them already at the RMAF last year but I am not sure as the Tekton room was crowded when I was there.  My curiosity h... 
Amp for Odyssey Lorelei Speakers?
For 5 years I had an upgraded pair of Lorelei speakers.  They sounded fantastic with my Odyssey Stratos extreme amp.  The synergy had to be heard to be believed.  I also used the Groneberg cables since the amp and speakers were wired with them.  T... 
Timbernation Platform Problems
I think that  TimberNation's audio furniture is too big and chunky looking.  Personally, I don't care for the looks. 
Audible Illusions modulus 3A, what would be the next level of up grade?
Move up to the Audible Illusions Modulus 3B.  It is light years ahead of the Modulus 3A.  I owned the original Modulus 3, 3A and 3B.  The 3B is absolutely dead quiet and the music just really flows.  It is a bargain at the retail price and I saw o... 
Which 30K Speakers Would You Give Up For Tekton Double Impacts?
Now, now everyone lets calm down and please no hateful or negative remarks.  I started this thread hoping it could remain civil..  I get it that sound is the most important thing, but if the asthetics are lousy, I couldn't live with it  
Which 30K Speakers Would You Give Up For Tekton Double Impacts?
@grannyring @waltersalas So you guys got rid of 20K+ speakers for a 3K set of speakers? Was this purely on sound or did asthetics come into play as well? 
Oppo UD 205
I messaged the guy who is selling his for $1925.00. I told him it was price gouging and he replied that "he is a Saint because they are selling on eBay for much more." Anyone who pays more than $1299.00 for a new one is a fool and deserves to get ...