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MC275 in Mono, but which way?
Nsgarch, my speaker is not very efficient, it's only 85dB efficiency. Bi-amping with different amp is going to be a problem because of different output level. I wonder if you know of any solid state amp that will match well with MC275 when it come... 
MC275 Tube Rolling...
Hi Jgiacalo, I am a happy new owner of MC275, in fact, I like it so much that I am getting a second pair so I can run them in mono. I wonder in your experience, does using the Herbie tube damper "sucks" the life out of the music? Right now, I like... 
best power cord for mccormack dna500
There's no such thing as 'best' power cord for anything. If it exists, then everyone will be using the same power cord.It all depends what you're trying to achieve, power cord is just a means of 'tone' control, even though some manufacturers try t... 
Nagra VPS phonom stage - how good
John, You are the one who's made yourself looking bad. You responded to my first post suggesting that I was lying by claiming that you have never sent out the dealer contact in Austin. And now you found out that you are wrong so you're accusing me... 
Nagra VPS phonom stage - how good
Thank you Jfrech, you have a killer system - a system to die for!!! I live in Houston but I'll defintely give you a buzz when I have plan to visit Austin.John, you may want to check the email you sent me on the 24th of June 2008. 
Nagra VPS phonom stage - how good
Where can I buy Nagra VPS? I tried emailing Nagra Audio asking them about dealership network. It took them one month to reply to my email! Worse, they gave me a dealer contact in Austin Texas but I have called him 10 times and he didn't even pick ... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Raul, is there a difference between "MP-50" and "MP-50 Super"? 
When cantilever not parallel to cartridge sides
Thanks guys.. sounds like I do have a case to ask for an exchange!! 
When cantilever not parallel to cartridge sides
sorry again.. reposting the link to the picture I refer to in my previous post:http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3192/2939007240_2c2fbfc260.jpg 
When cantilever not parallel to cartridge sides
All, I am very very sorry.. Pls accept my apology. I meant to say that the angle is about 20 DEGREES off! (Not 20%!). Please allow me to attach this picture below, please click on it and see if this cartridge alignment is normal.http://www.flickr.... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
I have a newbie question. I have a phono stage that doesn't allow me to change capacitance. I don't even know what's the input capacitance. If I have a Capacitance Meter like this:http://www.virtualvillage.com/items/item.aspx?itemid=3842717&ut... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Inspired by Raul, I just grabbed a Nagaoka MP-50 from ebay. It has been really difficult to find this cartridge lately because it's been replaced by MP-500. Can't wait for its arrival! 
Alternative to VPI motor for Aries 3?
09-23-08: Crem1Sounds appropriate ... hope it resolves your problem. By the way what kind of shelf/rack are you using ? VPI was right, I did notice some low level 'hum' induced by the motor on my rack. My rack is made with an exotic ironwood (30% ... 
Alternative to VPI motor for Aries 3?
I have spoken to VPI, he told me to do two tests:(1) Put a mousepad underneath the motor and see if the low level humming noise isn't come from the rack(2 Unscrew the pulley and oil it with "REEL" oil available from Walmart to see if it gets rid o... 
Dodd preamp vs. McCormack RLD-1 preamp
I recently went to audition Isabella/Isabellina at a friend's home. I would agree that the Isabella/Isabellina is 'warmer' than Dodd battery preamp. The difference between the two are not subtle.I think if you already own a Dodd and feel that your...