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Shunyata Hydra Triton mains filter
Hey guys,As I said before I have no experience with Triton nor have I ever heard the effect on a system.Based on what I have read and your experience, I decided to buy a Triton v1 and I am already in negotiations. It will cost 2000€ around 2400usd... 
Audio Research Reference 75 se
Hello Phil,You're right, I contacted Audio Research and they informed me that it should be a burned resistor next to the tube socket and it should be replaced.I will send the 75se to mainland Portugal for repair.It is in fact an excellent power am... 
Audio Research REF 3 worth buying today?
Following your advice I found a REF 3 in the Netherlands and practically all that remains is to make the payment. I'm waiting to know what the shipping cost is.Thank you all for your opinions.Greetings from Azores / PortugalPaulo 
TriPlanar Tips
Hi all,Does anyone know why my TriPlanar VII UII on a record without tracks  skate very fast inwards even with the maximum of anti-skating ... I can not stop the arm ... I already checked if the tonearm cable was very pulled, it seems normal...Tha... 
TT suggestion in the $7 - 10K range?
"…just buy a used Micro Seiki and don’t worry about turntables anymore; built like a tank and sounds better than TTs costing over 30K USD.” Mr. Ikeda, of Ikeda / Fidelity ResearchI agree, if you want my opinion, Avoid SME 20/V turntables,very expe... 
Graham Phantom I tonearm
It's not the digital gauge, I replace the batteries. I tested the gauge with my other arm's, VPI 12.6, VPI 12.7 and Tri-Planar Mark VII UII Ultimate model, the gauge works well.Syntax,you must be right, the bearing was not protected with the plast... 
EMT 927 vs. Micro Seiki 5000 or 8000 - different?
By coincidence I found this article and was astonished at statements made by someone, in a way of prepotent and arrogant,referring to the Micro Seiki turntables...This person has never had or never heard a MS turntable, or otherwise must have grea... 
VPI JMW 12.7 Spindle/pivot distance
Thanks to allBest regards,Paulo 
VPI JMW 12.7 Spindle/pivot distance
I am very grateful Actusreus for wanting to help me, but finally VPI responded to me.According to VPI "the 12.7 geometry requires a mounting distance of spindle to pivot of 298-299 mm. Spindle to center of mounting is 265mm the pivot point is offs... 
VPI JMW 12.7 Spindle/pivot distance
You're right.On 18/02/2010 I asked the VPI this information:"I have a new JMW 12.6 and wanted to install in a Micro Seiki RX-1500Please can you provide the following specifications: Effective length Pivot-to-spindle distance Overhang Offset angle ... 
VPI JMW 12.7 Spindle/pivot distance
I live in the Azores / Portugal already contacted three dealers in Europe and say that VPI does not provide this kind of information which is ridiculous compared to other major manufacturers of arms that has all the information on their websites.A... 
Avalon Eidolen VS Porac D80 or B&W 802D
Thanks for all the great responses. I decided to buy the PROAC D80 and after three months under review I'm very satisfied with it.I opted for ProAc because it has a very natural sound with a powerful bass very controlled and natural. I am a musici... 
Avalon Eidolen VS Porac D80 or B&W 802D
My system is:Hovland HP-200 preampConrad Johnson Premier 140 and Krell FPB 200c power amp'sManley Steelhead phono preampAudio Research CD3 MKIIMicro Seiki RX-1500GArm-VPI JMW 12.6 w/two armwand. Cartridge's Benz LP and Shelter 901Proac D38 speaker... 
BAT VK30SE OR HOVLAND HP-100
Thanks for all the great responses. I decided to buy a HOVLAND HP-200 and I'm very satisfied with it.Best regards,Paulo 
Krell FPB 200c lack of Power?
Thanks for all the great responses.Enjoy your Christmas.