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record storage?
Sorry Ashra, my post duplicates your recommendation of the Expedit. I second your enthusiasm for this product. 
record storage?
Take a look at the following link: http://www.ikea-usa.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10101&storeId=12&langId=-1&productId=11499I have ca. 1200+ records on this cabinet without cramming and is absolutely rock so... 
Esoteric DV-50: Any cdp's Significantly better?
If I asked real nice, do you think one of you guys could bring in a Stravinsky “Rite of Spring”, Mussorgsky “Picures....”, Mozart (any of the Symphonies) and let us know what you heard.Would be very kindly appreciated.Best regards. 
Benchmark DAC1 auditions out there? latest model
I also must express my surprise at some of the negative comments, even though I understand that we all hear differently and have our own expectations of what constitutes good sound.I bought a Benchmark two years ago and auditioned 12 different DAC... 
Bryston 4BSST or 6BST or 7BST
The Bryston lacked only the subtlety of the Pass. The Pass is just more refined from top to bottom. However, in bass-slam, decay, the Bryston held its own very, very well. I had originally replaced the 7BST with the 7BSST only to discover that I l... 
How Loud Do You Listen??? Do You Know?????????
As loud as it takes to drown out the whining outside my (locked) music room door from my wife and children wanting to be fed. 
recent LP happiness
Rushton, You are right, the Chandos are digital and do have a bit of an edge to them. (Browsing through my collection, I've just discovered I own the Leppard 7th but, unfortunately, a MHS re-issue.) I second your opinion on the special qualities o... 
Bryston 4BSST or 6BST or 7BST
If you need the power, then the 7BST is the way to go. I had it before I moved on to the Pass X-600. It was an excellent musical (as well as powerful) amp for my B&W Matrix 802s even if it lacked the ultimate in tonal refinement that the Pass ... 
VPI turntable again......
Oh my! Wait till he starts picking up the voice of The Bear’s ghost through his power cables. (I also pity his cartridge alignment.) 8>( 
recent LP happiness
Rushton,Who is the conductor and orchestra for the Bax symphonies on Lyrita? Have you heard them on the Chandos LPs with Bryden Thomson?Thank you. 
My Journey to Digital Nirvana Part 1
Glad to know your mom and dad put the right tubes inside of you.Burn brightly my friend. LeChaim. 
VPI turntable again......
I hear ya, Bamafan.Are you pleased with your HR-X? Do you find it a significant improvement over the TNT 5 or 6?Man, that HR-X is haunting me every time I see it up for sale.Best regards. 
VPI turntable again......
Maybe...Go, Auburn! 
That nice, unforced, relaxed, easeful sound ??
I am working at getting more... 
Esoteric DV-50: Any cdp's Significantly better?
Wow! What a thread, congratulations to all the main participants. Could I possibly beg for a mention of what music (if not all, then just some) are you listening to when performing these player comparison sessions. It would be greatly appreciated....