wturkey

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I need help choosing a budget phono stage gift
U-turn Pluto 2 may be worth considering. It is firmly is your price range.   
Audio By Van Alstine DVA M225 mono amps
Currently I possess two AVA products. One is a modified CD player “FET Three” from the later 80’s I’m guessing. Works perfectly. Also have a modified Dynaco qsa 300 that was transformed to the “MOS-FET 250E.” That unit also works perfectly. AVA pr... 
Disadvantages of buying old solid state.
Pass products appear to have high resale value. Perhaps contact Pass about having the unit sent directly to them for a checkup before you receive it? Even if the unit pukes out, someone will be willing to purchase the unit for repairs.   
Why is used audio equipment so undesirable?
What have you got to unload. Used gear is my forte.   
UGH...The tired, "BEST" Rock guitarist thread
John 5 is a ridiculously good talent.    Buckethead is also an incredible talent.   
Fed rate increase = lower hifi prices?
The USA had negative GDP growth Q1. Russia had positive Q1 GDP growth. The Euro is now trading at 1.06 to one usd. Look at a one year chart for the euro. The times they are a changin.   
Phone pre advice - Would I benefit from this upgrade?
If the Orbit is not the special, the platter upgrade should probably be considered for purchase. The platter upgrade makes quite an audible difference. Also consider their record weight or anyone else’s weight for that matter. Once those items are... 
10k Towers with biggest soundstage?
The Legacy Audio Signature SE would definitely be a contender in the 10k territory.   
You know you have audiophile system when...
“You know you have audiophile system when...” It takes more than 20 minutes to list all items in ONE of said audiophiles systems.   
Does Anyone Else Member the Golden Age of Audio Insults and Product Degradation?
“San Sewage”.    Nice. Lol  
How to tell if your AC wiring needs an upgrade
“ Rude? I wasn’t being rude. But…..”     YUK  
How much $$ do bells and whistles add to preamp?
If a preamp with an outstanding volume control as well as the ability to adjust the amount of gain on each individual input is important, consider the Coda 07X. It’s volume control is the best in my limited experience.  
I don't want to beat a dead horse but I'm bugged.
The best is when A.S.R. jukes the stats on a product. A.S.R. gets called out on juking the stats. A.S.R.then ignores getting called out for juking said stats. For example, instead of measuring an item with a 2 volt input signal, fairly common, the... 
Review: Resolution Audio Cantata Music Center CD Player
Recently, I purchased a 3.0 from Audiogon. Greatly looking forward to its use. Hopefully it will unseat the current 2 box cd setup in my system.   
Seller Listing Pet Peeve
Chances are the seller is hiding something.