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Help with Sonus Faber Extrema issue
How would I measure resistance across the speaker terminals? 
Anyone change the binding posts on Sonus Faber Extremas?
Probably change them more than I should...I'd say I'm connecting and disconnecting for various ourposes at least once a month. 
Anyone change the binding posts on Sonus Faber Extremas?
Mainly for better sound...and somewhat for ease of use.  The current posts are not the easiest to tighten or loosen 
Benchmark AHB2 Amplifier, opinions and competition
The Benchmark is tough to beat when it comes to resolution, transparency, and neutrality.  Especially at the price point. 
Allnic 1201 and Herron VTPH-2
I've had the allnic 1201, allnic h3000, and herron vtph-2.  In my system, I easily preferred the herron over the allnic 1201, but the allnic h3000 was my favorite.  In my opinion, the herron is more comparable to the allnic h3000 than the 1201. 
Anthony Bourdain dead at 61
RIP....I will forever appreciate the entertaining way he made the world a smaller place by bringing cultures closer through his travels.  The world could use surely more of that these days. 
Nuprime
Call me biased as I have an upgraded one for sale...but anyways, it is a very good amp.  I was choosing between the st-10 and the benchmark ahb-2.  The benchmark won out because of its superior transparency and I've been moving my system in that d... 
Audio Horizons fuses.... won’t buy them again...
I've had audio horizons fuses in both my preamp and amp.  Easily audible improvement in sound quality (no A/B comparison required) and no issues with them blowing.  Just wanted to chime in with my experience. 
Teo Game-Changer IC's - get on the bus!
Anyone try the teo preamp? 
Best small used monitors under $1000
KEF LS50 
Can stepup transformer be used with an MC phono stage?
Guys...thanks for your responses;  both are very helpful.  The input impedance should be 47k or open since the unit uses RCA loading plugs for load.  I have been listening to the Electron Images phono stage with my .2 mV output (6 ohms internal im... 
PranaFidelity speakers, what say you?
"Means" in the first sentence should instead be "Prana".  Darn spellcheck 
PranaFidelity speakers, what say you?
My friend and I both thought the means room with the bhavas was a very good sounding room.  So much so that we went back for a second round of listening.  Very dynamic with a fantastic soundstage (both width and depth) and good detail. 
DIY phono loading plugs question
I purchased a pair of Vishay VAR (I think they're called "naked") resistors and put them into a pair of expensive Furutech 102R RCA plugs.  Only got to compare them for a few songs, but I'm hearing a lower noise floor compared to my old plugs.  Th... 
DIY phono loading plugs question
Thanks for the responses guys.  I think the Ayon Polaris III's loading without any plugs is 47kohms so i will purchase some 100 ohm resistors to make the plugs.