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Mytek slams Hypex in Stereophile Amp Review
Only one I’ve seen do this is Miller Audio Reasearch Test Labs, when they did 3rd party Lab Report testing for HiFi News and Record Review, like they did on the Wilson Alexia, which managed an EPDR of just 0.9ohm!!!! in the bass.https://www.absolu... 
Highest detail cartridges
An earlier Poster mentioned Brian Walsh TT setup serviceAnother happy thrilled customer here with top recommendation http://http//ttsetup.com/ T212 
Turntable setup in Chicagoland area
Another Big heads up for Brian-rest assured he will deliver the sonicsyour Vinyl deserves --his knowledge of TT setup is top drawer --he assisted me in setup even when he could not travel to my Home.His advice opened a new dimension to my playback... 
What is this odd little box I've been storing for years?
Hey I'm agreeing  tooooo Geoffrey we want pics  we want pics we want pics!!T212 
Value of burn/break in?
I use Tubes and a CD spinner--about 1t/2 hours before serious sit down listening I run the Cardas Sweep/Tones/noise tracks on repeat at moderate volume.The system is ready for virtual instant Kharma after that with my selection.My technique anyway... 
What is an acceptable level of transformer hum on a Krell S300i?
Hmmm--I'll bet its a Toroidal Tranny too!--- Naim ones are the worst I've come across-- for the $$'s you'd think they'd get that right!I'd say its Frequency related-- I have the PurePower Regenerator and there is an external adjustable pot behind ... 
Impressive Audiogon, Great Job!
Hey  Guys, Tammy is OK and answers Q's promptly-- Agon is what we use and it is now part of our worldOh if we are having a niggle--only pity is Agon has my Balance from that"ill fated"(sorry!) credit account bizo --now defunct as I'm led to believ... 
Best audio companies and dealers
Madisound for prompt help /advice and product supply if/whenyou have a Speaker part /etc problem A+T212 
Interconnects and non-believers
Glory be--I needed a cuppa and a lie down--I agree with somethingGeoffKait said !!!!--Cables are NON directional well in my system anyway -no sonic difference (SE) Chris Sommovigo --who's cables I usespoke the same tongue.Re the Transparent Music ... 
Fraud Alert: Audio Zoom Zoom, Netherlands
I'm with Tony Kay above on Countries NOT to send TT's or money transfers to--I'd include Poland I got scammed by this Ratbag Derr Phillip Johannes and his Bank ING Bank Slaski SA KatowiceAvoid both at all times!T212 
Y No YG ?
soix  Too much lab, not enough listening?  Kind of reminds me of Halcro in a way.Soix hit the nail on the head--Both sound as if designed by and to be listened too by a Computer--no SoulTeam212 
Revel Salon 2’s (used) or new Magico A-3 (new) ??
The poster asked the QuestionRevel Salon 2's or Magico A3'sIn my book it would be the Salon 2's--one would soon tire I feel of the over detailed upper Mid/Treble etched presentation of the Magicos.Other than that Magicos are OK.Team212 
Still looking for speakers in the 10-20,000 range
So you have previous ProAcs 3:5s --great Speakers--you have myriad of choices --enough to really spin the head-ha!What I've heard /or owned--picks for perusalVandersteen Carbon 5A'sProAC Carbon 6 or 8Revel Salon 2'sTidal Diacera PianosNot fan of F... 
A lot of hype about PS Audio, deservedly so ?
The BHK Amps  and Pre are excellent and to be applauded --I have not auditioned the DS Dacs but the kudos are noticed and are appreciated . The only product I would not touch are the Power Plants which can give floppy bass and squashed dynamics-th... 
No love for Verity?
Yes I've always admired the honest musicality of the Veritys--smooth,full bodied, rich tonally--not everyones cuppa but more pleasing and satisfying for long term listening than say Magico( fatiguing!) YG, B+W'steam212