sugarbrie

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DAC for Rega Planet 2000
I would consider the Bel Canto also. 
AR SP 9 hum/amp compatibility question - HELP
I agree with checking tubes. Are they OK and are they seated properly in the socket? 
How do YOU justify this hobby?
I am on my second Toyota Corolla that is 10 years old and has 180,000+ mileage on it. So in the last 20 years since I got out of college, I have only spent about $18,000 on cars.I am about due for another one soon, which I guess sell for about $16... 
What is the most difficult component to upgrade
For me, it is the speakers. I've tried twice and kept my old ones that cost about 1/2 to 1/3 of the price of the ones I tried to demo at home as an upgrade.I think it is a case of, I've done such a good job integrating and tuning/tweeking my syste... 
Busted Phillips Screws
First...Try using a phillips head slightly larger than normal for that size screw. Not too larage. The tip of the phillips head must still fit in what remains of the screw hole.Second thing if that does not work.......Can you get hold of the sides... 
$150 Transport anyone?
Sean..That last sentence is probably the best advice you have ever given!Orbeck...Good luck; and keep good records in case the tax man comes knocking!! (Being a CPA, I think of such stuff.) Also keep your original prototype in good condition. If i... 
Best tube amp for my system ---- 1k used????
There must be a Conrad Johnson product in that catagory somewhere. 
Manufacturer customer service
Too bad it is not easy to do an A/B comparison of the wire mounted both ways!! Any tech or someone who know how could reverse the wire. Considering shipping costs, maybe that is easier. 
recommended versions of Beethoven symphonies?
If you search by Beethoven in the old threads, you will get lots of hits. The thread I listed above is for a box set of all 9 symphonies. There are others recommending individual symphonies. The Kleiber 5th on DG is a top choice for that one for t... 
Any harm in using an amp with the face down
Check with the manufacturer or a knowledgeable dealer. It is OK to do what you're doing with some amps, others not.Many times the ones that it is OK to mount other than "normal" will say so in the manual. 
recommended versions of Beethoven symphonies?
I am too tired to look it up, so here is an earlier thread on the same subject.http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?hbest&1031328274&read&keyw&zzbeethoven%20symphonies 
$150 Transport anyone?
Any pictures? 
Manufacturer customer service
How does the person who you bought the wire from, know out of the blue that the amp is wired backwards?? I don't see how they were involved in the project other than supplying parts through the mail. Are they Psychic ?? What facts are missing? You... 
help with din to rca cable for creek amp?
Do you have the manual for the Creek? Usually those manuals have the configuration of the pins (what is wire to what pin). If not, ask Creek if they have the layout of the 5 pins of the Din plug, so you can have cables made correctly if you need t... 
What is the best "Carmina Burana" CD you've heard?
If sound quality matters the most, then reverse the order of my earlier post.