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Nordost Speaker Cables
I made it with XLO Signature Speaker cable, the Shotgun Termination.2 lines in 1 SpadeI can hear the difference, even with 99dB Speakers, you get more Headroom and the Speakers disappear.But it is a high price for it. 
OTL recommendations for 105+ sensitivity horns
I use with my 100dB Horns the M-60 II OTL amps. No noise, silent and very reliable. and the Tubes last forever.... You can also work with a jumper, Ralph has it, to reduce the output power.But the Stereo amp will be interesting, too. 
Should I get a new cart, TT or phono stage?
I would replace the Phono stage firstthis unit is the most important in analog Playback 
LOMC... phono stage okay, but which cart?
I would recommend to get a 2. Hand Lyra Helikon. Great Performance for the price and a good upgrade Policy. 
Another interesting vinly vs CD article
At the end of Day, after all discussions, what is bad, nonsens, overhyped etc. every owner from his favorite - beloved - components will say "...but I like it".The typical problem of High End. 
Another interesting vinly vs CD article
I can understand it. I am going to sell my CEC + DAC. CD is not worth it. I only buy 3 per year. My MacBook is good enough for it.But I don't sell my Turntable =) 
Koetsu vs Dynavector vs Lyra??
I have listened to some Lyras, and nearly all Koetsus and I would say, it is like what is better ? Night or Day? You will get no real answer. They have nothing in common.Only exception is the Lyra Olymos, totally different to other Lyras, more Koe... 
Fidelity Research cartridges
Well, probably it is depending on System colorations, but in my System I tried a Skala and a titan i with Triplanar, Phantom, Davinci, Kuzma airline and I got the best performance with FR-64s. By far. Now a Helikon is running and it is really good... 
VIP, SOTA & Oracle Turntables
... you'll have money left over for an poverpriced cart Good point. 
Difference between ZYX 4D and ATMOS
well, you know the sentence on the Cigarette packs?I'm waiting for the day I'll read somewhere "Cheap cartridges are bad for your Health..." 
Micro Seiki RY-5500 motor noise repair pdf
Picture from a top Motor Controller 
What makes a record collection "great"?
It depends on the viewWhat is great?A collection of reissues?A collection from church Music 16th Century?A collection from RCA Living Stereos? What stampers?Great is normally rated from others, it is a definition how they like it or the thinking a... 
Fidelity Research cartridges
This thread: Prices of oldskool tonearmsThe Fr-702 was made for Europe I think, it is quite rare. All those Fr-7 cartridges are around 0.19mV, 45 khzThe only exception is the FR-7fz, this one is about 0.24mVSome have different needles (spheric-ell... 
Fidelity Research cartridges
Well, the Fr-702 is a interesting cartridge, when you are looking for the real special, grab a FR-7f when it is available.Use the alternative Distance from pivot/spindle described in the "big thread"You are on the right track with your opinion, it... 
Rowland Consonance Preamp Standby Mode
I had one some years ago...It has some functions, which are only useable with the remote.It is designed to leave it on.I think, the Stand By mode is only accessible via remote.