zshuster

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Seeking Phono Installer in SF Bay Area
try Brian at The Analog Room, 1416 Fruitdale Avenue, San Jose CA 95128408 971 6158{url}http://www.theanalogroom.com{/url} 
Marantz Receiver Service
try Norman Tuccoli atSerTech Electronics5725 Winfield Blvd San Jose, CA 95123 (408) 267-3288 
Solid state; when would you use tubes?
When I added a turntable, I got a tube phono preamp and have been very pleased with that addition 
Power Conditioner for your amplifier?
I have a Theta Dreadnaught I that i've tried plugging in to various outlets on a BPT 2.5 Ultra and a Sound Application Linestage and prefer it direct into a dedicated outlet with a dedicated breaker...sounds best that way 
Review ... Neil Diamond's "12 Songs"
I don't think the DRM stuff affects audio gear like CD players, pre-amps etc...it would be a factor if played on a computer 
Review ... Neil Diamond's "12 Songs"
be careful...this CD is listed as having the Sony DRM crap 
Review: Stealth Audio Cables Varidig Sextet Reference Interconnect
I'm using a Sextet AES/EBU and I agree that it's performance is detailed, clean, smooth and natural...no part of the audio range is accentuated or tonally colored...the sonics are honest to the source material...very impressive 
what' your favorite movie to show off your sys. w/
Fifth Element (superbit) and now Sin City 
Best PC for Dreadnaught?
after trying several different power cords, I 'm using an Elrod Statement 
Good Power Cord for a BPT Line Conditioner .......
I went from the supplied cord to an Elrod EPS 3 Signature to an Elrod Statement 
Best digital cable to audition?
I've enjoyed the Stealth Varidig Premiere and am beta testing the new Varidig Sextet...AES/EBU 
Head's up on Thor
I also have a Thor TA-3000 phono preamp and it's a sure keeper...excellent... 
Dreadnaught a Bit Bright?
not in my experience with a Dreadnaught I and Aerial 10Ts...Theta and Aerial are a good combination...a number of folks on AudiogoN have that configuration...what are you using for interconnects and speaker cables? 
Clearaudio emotions turntable ???
which tonearm did you get with the table? 
Japanese CD's
I've had mixed results with Japanese CDs...the Mobile Fidelity version of Barnstorm by Joe Walsh sounds much better than the Japanese version...I did like the Wildweeds/Best and Rare...they used the original masters from the Wallingford, CT studio...