valleyplastic

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Audio desk CD Sound Improver
I "had" the unit and was not impressed. I have a good friend on Audiogon that swears by it. I just thought it was to easy to screw up a good CD. The few that I did, I could not hear any difference one way or the other. I happen to have 2 of the sa... 
What can I expect in a UPS damage claim?
Yep !!!!!!! All the above my friend. You should not have added any additional packing material. If the cartons were original and the inner packing original chances are these were approved by UPS. By adding packing this can be disapproved by UPS ju... 
C2200: How do you get the top off?
I no longer have my C2200 but I recall changing tubes.If I recall correctly, when all screws are removed the top is ready to come off. The top piece must be pushed or pulled towards the BACK of the unit. Kind of walk it back and forth as you move ... 
How to repair a broken dust cover?
Yes, Methelene Chloride is the adhesive for Acrylic "Plexiglass". This is applied with a syringe & needle. If you cannot find local contact me via e-mail direct and I will send you a repair kit for this.Dave 
Best 10K Speaker
Montana EPX, These are what replaced my JM Lab Mezzo's.On the low end they have 4 10" woofers in a Isobaric Chamber that is tuned at 22HZ. The EPX will and does produce bass at and below 20HZ. NO Sub needed hereDave 
What is the quietest preamp you've used?
Audio Research LS25 "Balanced" So quiet it was scary.Plus it was the BEST pre I ever had. 
McIntosh C-2200 or C-46 with MC-402???
Ok, I guess it comes down to what do you like to hear? I don't mean in music but the overall sound that is produced between the amp and the Pre.I have owned all three and have had them in my system.The only remaining unit is the 402. When I had th... 
The ultimate integrated amp.
MBL 7008 I wish I never sold it. Also check out the Chord, I have not heard it but my buyer on the 7008 has both now and he speaks highly of both units. 
Mac 402 & Audio Research LS25MKl ?
Cmo,I have the MBL 1531 CD Player. I also use the Reimyo ALS-777 AC Line Power Conditioner. All my power cords, Interconnects and speaker cables are Harmonix.I do plan on adding Analog in the very near future.I have 2 dedicated lines and a dedicat... 
Thoughts on the Mac 352
I owned the 352 and C2200 combo: SWEET, can't go wrong. I know have the 402. More low end, but that's about it.Amen to the above 
Parasound haloJC 1 VS McIntosh M-501's
Yes on MBL, the 8011S or the 8011M. John ( velo62 ) is gone this week and I don't think he has access to a computer.If he see's this when he returns I am sure he will jump all over this as he has the 8011S plus he has owned the 501's.Dave 
Can almost anyone learn to set up a Cartridge?
Thank you for the reply's to my question. They are all appreciated. I feel in reading these it is something I can even do.Thank Again, 
Integraded Amp
To my knowledge you cannot add a EQ to a Integrated. I know, as I tried one time and it won't work.Go with the McIntosh Ma6900, GREAT unit plus a 5 band EQ. 
Who needs spellcheck?
Lugnut,Olny in the wrold of aduio do we laern tihs. May be we hvae been rgiht all aonlg and tehy hvae been worng !Vrey Itenrseting 
Is it worth purchasing the VPI 16.5?
By all means. Very well built, excellent job of cleaning records. Very reliable and little maintenace required.Dave