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Balanced tube preamp for Class D amps
John Audio Horizon 2.1 balanced is working very well in my system. A great match for my Ref 9 SE V2s. Guidocorona i know you have been interested in Nuforce amps from posts i have read from you. Please let us know what your thoughts and findings are. 
Record cleaning Q's - brushes and fluid
Zargoz one other thing you will discover is a big static build up on your vinyl after using 16.5, I use a mapleshade anti static gun right after cleaning. If you can ground your turntable spindle it will help. The spindle on 16.5 is grounded and s... 
Graham Phantom vs Triplaner
Sirspeedy i always wanted a Leica but had to settlle for a Pentax. I had an older SME 3009 series 3 and was still using it. And in the modern era a VPI 10.5i. Tri Planar 7 is one for the ages. I had my SME for 30 plus years. I know now Tri Planar ... 
Best protractor for aligning to cantilever
Wally answered the phone yesterday and assured me that my order is going to be shipped. He also apologised for the delay and is including a 10% refund with my order. Sirspeedy I'm like you getting a little fanatical my self. Since Tri Planar arriv... 
Best protractor for aligning to cantilever
Dmgrant1 i also want to give you a big thank you. What a drag dealing with you know who. 
Nuforce v2: has anyone tried them
I am quite happy with my Audio Horizons 2.1 rnb a fine partner in musical crime along with my Nuforce ref 9 SE V2s. And you can give them a try with a 30 day audition. Mine did not go back to AH. Good luck in your quest. 
Review: NuForce 9 V2 SE Amplifier
Denf i concur with you in your fine review. I have gone through the upgrade chain that Nuforce offers to there customers. I started with basic ref 9, then SE, now V2. Each upgrade was easily audible for the better. The V2 technology in the last up... 
Teres, redpoint or galibier turntable
Thom you have a business to run. and i dont think me are any one else here on the gon will hold you responsible for how you have to run Galibier to make a profit. I was going through the Moody Blues Catalogue tonight and in between A Question of B... 
Teres, redpoint or galibier turntable
Hello Raul i upgraded my phono amp to a non transformer type due to your recommendation a good while back. Got a good deal on a Tom Evens Groove Plus and after having it a while had the SRX upgrade done. This alone was a huge step up from my 834p.... 
Teres, redpoint or galibier turntable
Hello Rauliruegas and thanks for the info. Yes no doubt i have put together a system that can give you hours of musical enjoyment in a short time since my being victimized by Katrina. But with all due respect dont know if you are being facetious o... 
Teres, redpoint or galibier turntable
I have been looking into replacing my aeries and have done a lot of reading on different turntables. It looks like Galibier tables went up in price. I think that the Gavia is one to consider. Looking into the Teres line the new to be released 260 ... 
VPI HRX newbie help
My bag yes i surly meant VTF and Azimuth. I must have been having a senior moment yesterday. Had VTA VTF and Skate Azimuth mentioned in the wrong context. My apologies. Tone arm set up can be a little difficult in a perfect world. I should have pr... 
VPI HRX newbie help
Bluetosman after you have your cartridge installed and the counter weight on the back of the arm semi tighten the alan screw on weight. Run in the fine adjustment screw till its even with the end of the arm. Now slowly adjust the weight back or fo... 
Leveling your turntable, your approach?
If you want to spend a few bucks get a 12" digital level for very accurate readings. Available at your local hardware store. Start with platform, then turntable. As we all know very important for the best tracking and playback. 
Vibrapods under Bright Star for VPI Scout
I'm using an Aries 3, do your self a favor get some Mapleshade triple points and isoblocks for clarity and much better musical enjoyment. I found a maple shelf works in conjunction with above for a super isolation system