vegasears

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Music Server or Laptop?
Like mapman wrote:"Stick with the laptop.  No need for expensive proprietary music server hardware".  I have been doing home streaming for many years and have upgraded DAC 3 times. 
granite base for speakers
My system is on the 2nd floor of our house.  I was new to this site when I read this thread.  I got 3/4" thick Granite that were left overs of Granite  counter top kitchen sink cut-outs and put them under my Thiel CS 6's and later B&W801's.  H... 
MM Cartridge for music on the heavier side
Also Ortofon 
MM Cartridge for music on the heavier side
Have a look at the audio-technica line of MM cartridges.  The stylus can be changed to suite your listening pleasure.  That feature is like having multiple TT's for the price of one!   I use an AT-150MLX w/ the stock stylus and for a change of pac... 
MORE Esoteric problems
It's sad how things change.  I've got two Esoteric pieces. The DV-50 multi format digital disc player.  It was purchased as a Demo.  I had to  send in for warranty repair of the red book section a few months at the buy.  I paid shipping to Califor... 
Buying on Audiogon
I've been a member here for 19 years and stopping selling on the web a few years ago.  Too many snakes these days.  If I buy used, I pick it up.  A'gon offers a good level of protection to the buyer and seller but I just don't trust people on the ... 
Ortofon A90 review.... wrong choice of gear
PTM Consulting,  Your post above is a what I been thinking for years.  
shibata or microline, pls respond ONLY if you specifically have tried both.
I have an AT-150MLX and have used both the Shibata and MicroLine stylus. I can't decide which I like more.  Currently my 150 has the ATN150Sa(Shibata) on it. I enjoy it most with newer digital sourced records. The original 150 MicroLine stylus is ... 
how to get the SME 309 tail down-help
A nickel weights 5 grams.  Attached it with tape or hot glue. It will work until the package arrives from Amazon. 
VTL 7.5 S3 vs Jeff Rowland Corus with PSU
Folkfreak is 100% correct:"By the way if you buy from a VTL dealer then you should have no issues with service. I have owned their gear for over ten years and have lots of positive service experiences (all occasioned by decisions I made or prob... 
Phono stage with 3 inputs
I use a Mcintosh C2500 which two phono imputs, MM & MC.  My 3rd TT uses a Jolida JD-9 into the AUX channel of the Mc.  This configuration was not overly pricy and performs well.  I also have a SUT in case I want to run three MC devices.  Tube ... 
Choosing a good preamp
Another vote for the McIntosh C2600.  I have a C2500 and love it.  You get a good bang for the buck, more than most in it's price range.  It has a lot of inputs. I enjoy the two Phono inputs, MM and MC. It has an internal DAC that is not bad based... 
So many great golden era DD tables out there, what do you recommend for $1000?
I'd keep saving and get the new 1200,  nothing like that classic look and a warranty. Very few people post in these forums that they got screwed on a vintage TT, they  only post when it was a killer score.   
Tonearm/Cartridge Combinations: What Do You Own (Or Have Owned) And Recommend?
Jelco SA750DB AT-150MLX with a ATN150Sa Shibata stylus. AT-14sa AT-33PTG/II DL-103r with a hardwood bodyDL-103r stockDL-103DL-301MKIIDL-110 Ortofon Concorde with a 40 stylusOrtofon OMP-10.  I have two TT’s with Jelco SA 750 arms. The AT-150 is alw... 
How many amps do you own?
Two,1 for the right, another for the left channel.