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Your single favorite component
love my zerostat. back when i used to do darkroom work, I used it their too  
Electrical issues with Philips GA 212 Electronic
back in the day i wanted this TT so very much. When I was about 22 I had a chance to buy one for $25 but it got snapped up before I decided to buy it.I eventually bought one about 15 years ago. By then I already had an LP12, and came away from the... 
ASSEMBLED IN CHINA
If a company selling a $5000 item thinks that the 2 way shipping to and from China will save $10 in total product cost to the manufacturer, that's the way it will be done. 
Best DAC for over 2000
I stopped thinking about DACs once I heard and subsequently bought a Bricasti M1 
Best DAC for over 2000
I stopped thinking about DACs once I heard and subsequently bought a Bricasti M1 
Seems I'm really done!
zavato, Congrats! I have been there myself on several occasions. Hopefully you have a better run of success staying there than I have. Having my system dialed in perfectly many times doesn't stop me from making changes, often screwing things up ag... 
Your single favorite component
i will say that the one thing I've had longest and has withstood the test of time is my Zerostat.if i was absolutely forced to choose, my speakers are an amazement. Revel Studio 2's.  
Your single favorite component
i will say that the one thing I've had longest and has withstood the test of time is my Zerostat.if i was absolutely forced to choose, my speakers are an amazement.  
Seems I'm really done!
Well, I might bring my tuner to Audio Classics for refurbishment, but that's a different matter-  
Whats a good all around digital cable for under $250. I only need half a meter.
Didn't care for the MC2. Tried plenty of digital cables. Turns out I think Straightwire is gem of a digital cable.  
Bricasti M1 internal temperature
ive had mine for perhaps 5 months now. I would say there is a break in period. I also found it superb out of the box, and yet noticed small changes within a week or two. For instance, straight out of the bid I had one preferred filter setting but ... 
What's the most overrated or overpriced piece of equipment you own, have owned or come by?
The only item that I've purchased that ultimately proved a disappointment was a Thorens turntable in bought in the mid 80's. Motor issues and tonearm bearing issues were routine. Admittedly it was not a very pricey table, and I did have it for abo... 
Drying time after a VPI record cleaner?
I've had a 16.5 for years. I put some fluid on the record, rotate 2 revolutions with brush and fluid, then 2 more revolution to dry, and I have to tell you, my records are dry!  
Hostility from manufacturers
Well, not surprised about PBN.In all things Audio, I have learned "IN PETER WE TRUST"  
Cars. What does the typical audiophile drive?
Daily drivers- 2009 Honda Accord V6 and 2012 MB E350 4 MaticIn the future? Plan on keeping both cars for the foreseeable future thought the accord is likely to go to a family member; the thought of an old 3 series convertible (E30) occasionally po...