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best used VPI table?
Countingbackwards, what cartridge did you use when you compare the VPI's with the Oracle? 
Dodson 218 vs. Accustic Arts Tube Dac II.
How much is this Accustic Arts Tube DAC II? I can't find its pricing anywhere. Does it sound as good as Audio Research Reference CD7? 
How good is the Dodd battery powered preamp ?
08-05-08: Pubul57Seems like you prefer the new Red Wine. Does make me pause to see what the consensus will be for their new preampForget about 'consensus', the 'consensus' in this hobby is that there's no 'consensus'.Just buy the RWA and return it... 
Which is the best CD-Player up to $ 10k ?
08-05-08: Audiofeil>>The source should not alter the signal in any way.<<Nor should any other component in a system.But they all do.Even your ears alter the signal as it's being filtered and interpreted by your brain. 
Red Wine Audio Isabella
Guys, what preamp have you guys been using before being won over by this little Isabella? 
Feickert analogue protractor....Owners impressions
I have actually called Mike too. He told me that I can use overhang between 15mm and 16mm. The 16mm will sound better with classical music - so go figure..:) 
Feickert analogue protractor....Owners impressions
08-04-08: SonofjimStringreen,What value did you give Yip for pivot to spindle distance on the 10.5i? I found that 256 mm was right on for mine. Just wondered because it seems others have found the specs to be off. I don't think you spent $100 for ... 
Which is the best CD-Player up to $ 10k ?
I'm really tempted to pull the trigger on the Playback Designs but at $10k, I would expect at least some kind of 30-day trials be granted. 
Feickert analogue protractor....Owners impressions
07-30-08: SonofjimAs a side note, my measured pivot to spindle distance for the 10.5i on the SSM table agrees well with VPI's published value of 256 mm. I'm not sure why the value was off for the Aries 3 but my guess is that the rest of the values... 
RWA amp with DODD preamp both battery powered
Hi Mrjstark, interesting that you find the Isabella a little bit "warmer", more musical, and yet it has a more "precise" imaging.I am not good at audiophile glossary at all. I always thought that a gear that sounds 'warmer' tends to give away the ... 
Can anyone recommend a Phono Pre Amp?
Having compared the Eastern Electric Mini Max against EAR834p in my system. I have to admit that the Eastern Electric completely trounced the EAR834p. The EAR834p sounded relatively flat and the image size is much smaller than the EE. I also agree... 
Audio Research Reference CD-7
Fjn04, have you ever listened to the ARC CD7?? 
Audio Research Reference CD-7
I'm resurrecting this thread because I am curious to know how many people who owned this player two years ago still own it today?? I read some of Branimir's post, looks like he'd moved on to Esoteric.I recently took home the CD7 for a quick auditi... 
Patricia Barber MFSL 180g LP or SACD?
Thanks Sonofjim, guess I'd better not bet $50 on the LP then..:) 
Patricia Barber MFSL 180g LP or SACD?
Sonofjm, when you said it sounded aweful, do you mean the pressing is noisy, or the remastering is bad?