tomic601

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Streamer for LTA Aero
just a note of appreciation for the measured wisdom displayed by most posters and especially the OP….  
analyzing sound
Personally, when not hedonistically seeking please with solving the n dimensional rubic cube of audio variable optimization, i use recording ive made myself of unamplified music recorded with a bare bones chain in a reverberant space… but of cours... 
Audio Research Reference Phono 3 versus Nagra Classic Phono
I certainly did go the synergy route w Ref 2se phono >>>> Ref 5 se Line stage. I also can’t fault the Nagra as i have not heard one. All 3 of the MC i am using sound better to me anyway w JFET gain … ( Kuzma CAR-40, Koetsu Urishi - Bla... 
My stereo
subtraction….can be addition  
Preamp upgrade
I’m a fan of ARC as well. Pairs well with your Treo for sure. I own a pair. You might ask the same question on the Vandy owners forum. Are you running some isolation under your LS ? i strongly advise HRS Nimbus at a minimum….  Best to you in your... 
Straight tonearms without offset angle
@reimarc Bravo good man ! well done  
Amp Stands - Wood or Stone
I forgot to credit @pindac w suggestion of tankwood…. very nice stuff…makes a wonderful armboard also….  
Amp Stands - Wood or Stone
Some of us have our favorite brands, for me it’s HRS and Core Audio designs, both deeply rooted in both physics and sharp listening skills. Some of us also have a DIY bent. to the OP you would be wise in your adopted approach to adopt the constrai... 
Check This Out!
it is so nice to read an enthusiastic yet informed and measured exchange…..   
Primare Pre 30 service
He retired after a long storied career. Peter at Vu Jade audio in NJ is a wizard, like able to upgrade and repair   
AA for us
Better to retreat said an almost graduate of the G. Custer skool of obsession management… See ya in a month or so, we will get the trend reversed   
AA for us
focus that energy on new music……  
Garrard 301 - Project
@noromance Brian - Tried sending update video… some thing about enabling imessage ….  I will see about updating my system photos on audiogon…. not much appetite given it’s still fishing season…  
Garrard 301 - Project
3/4 of my collection in Prather now doing business as Divider… lovely wood library or flip style…. at my advance age…. I much, MUCH prefer flip….. im lacking in any organizational system…. Congrats on the TT project…. i get imense joy from a grea... 
Biwiring make any sense?
be sure to separate the two cables by > 3” along the run… hence the vastly superior shotgun vs internal biwire cable.