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Technics SL1200MK2 Cartridge Discussion
I'm using a heavily modified technics 1200 TT. Three of the Mods are from KAB. Record clamp, Tone arm Damping and Iso Footers. Headshell is Sumiko with Dynavector 10x5 cart. . . . | 136 |
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Movies that featured High End equipment
The Departed. Check out the Mcintosh stack | 72 |
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Swapping the MMF 5 for an SL-1210M5G
M5G is a hell of a player. Lots of tweaks via KAB. Can find them of good deals | 65 |
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best phono preamps?
Just bought the Art Audio Vinyl Reference. Wow what a difference that made in my system. One of the best I've heard | 59 |
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External DAC and Theta Casablanca II
You could also buy a digital out card and use it in one of your open slots in the CB. If you don't have an open slot just remove one of your lower quailty dac cards and replace . . . | 36 |
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Record you spin on a rainy Saturday w/ family gone
Doing the same in MA. Neil Young Greats Hits for starters then probably move to CSN and onto RUSH | 27 |
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Prog Rock.....Porcupine Tree?
Just got into this group myself. Stupid Dream is one of my favorites as well as Voyage 34. Their new LP is very good as well. burningshed is their label check out the web site. . . | 26 |
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Roger Waters Amused to Death LP what is it worth$
I paid just over $200 for a copy two months ago off ebay | 24 |
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Phono Cable Suggestions?
Nordost Heimdall is excellent. I've also used SR Tricon. (Currently listed here). Both are excellent. I agree about paying big dollars for these cable so buy them used and save. . . | 23 |
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theta casablanca 3 audiophile qlty stereo sound?
Theta offers three different levels of DAC's. Check out their web site for details. I've used the CB3 with their top of the line DAC's for years. This is one of the few Prepro's. . . | 23 |
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Technics SL1200/1210 owners - which mat?
SDS Platform & Herbie's Way Excellent Mat | 22 |
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What is best VTA for Clearaudio Maestro Cartridge?
I've own this exact setup for about 3yrs and have been fairly happy with it but am now looking to change the cartridge. Has anyone tried the Soundsmith Zephyer Moving Iron Cart? . . . | 21 |
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Best turntable setup for under $300
I've just recently received the Sony LX300USB for a gift and am going to use it to transfer some of my LP's to Cd's. The stock needle isn't the best so if your going to do any . . . | 20 |
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sub wiring question
I have another question on wiring the SMS. I'm using both the RCA and XLR on the SMS. One is for my two channel and one is for HT. Because I'm suing both does this fix the either . . . | 20 |
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Amp Config for B&W 802D's
I use a pair of Theta Enterprise Mono's. Seem to work very well with these speakers | 18 |
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Dave's Theater
System edited: OK did some upgrading this summer. This is a more up to date list | 17 |
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Best copy of Wish You Were Here
The Japan Master Sound is very good compared to a domestic release. I also own a first pressing from the UK, it is wrapped in the blue cello this is also another great sounding . . . | 16 |
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vpi scoutmaster versus technics unbiased
I just sold a fully modded M5G for a Scoutmaster. For some reason, in my setup, my M5G had a high pitched noise (was not a ground issue). The noise was coming from the pitch . . . | 15 |
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Doe's anyone have a Esoteric XO-3 cd player?
Outside of the video board is the UX3pi same quality as XO3 | 14 |
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cleaning the pins of NOS tubes...bad idea?
Caig has a brand new product out that is specifically designed for this type of cleaning. I received an e-mail from Music Direct the other day that showcased this cleaner. Just . . . | 13 |
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Damaged B&W Nautilus 803...
I own the 803s(newer version) and just replaced my tweeter. On mine all I had to do was take the front tweeter grill off / unscrew the back portion of the tweeter and gently pull . . . | 10 |
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Tube phono preamp help please.
I second the Jolida. Cool part with tubes is you can roll them to (in some cases) achieve better sonics. Also Rogue is another to look into. Very close to the Jolida. Bellari . . . | 9 |
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Contacting Classic Records / themusic.com
I just purchased one of the new clarity vinyl LP's. I didn't find it better than what's currently out there. Funny thing is I received and e-mail from music.com (where is . . . | 9 |
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Want to buy a high-end and excellent DAC, help plz
If you want liquid the Theta Gen VIII v.2 is the why to go. I bought one a few months back and boy did it bring out the music on my CD's. There is a used one currently listed for. . . | 9 |
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VPI Scoutmaster Upgrade
Ginkgo or some other type of isolation platform | 9 |
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B&W N802, Theta CB3, DN2
I have a CB3w/extreme's and use the B&W 803s and the HTM3s / triad's for surrounds and find the sound very good. It's all up to your individual taste and budget | 9 |
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theta crossover question
Get threat I've been wonder the same question. I've got B&W 802d's. Range goes down to 34hz I was thing of setting to butterworth 63/18 and center HTM2D 41HZ same 63/18. My sub . . . | 8 |
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digital combos, help, EMM labs, MBL, Weiss, Metron
Don't forget Theat Digital Gen8 DAC. They just upgraded it to a series II. Something to look at | 8 |
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Doors Box Set on LP - Bernie Grundman
These are excellent very well done and worth buying. Many of the type big online retailers are out of stock until August but www.SoundstageDirect.com have a few left. Excellent . . . | 8 |
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Which amp, preamp would match B&W 803S?
Any of the Rotel line work very and should be in you budget | 7 |
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Steven Stills, "Stills Alone"
Have the CD version. Quite good. Great detail. I use it as a reference piece. I bet the LP is amazing | 7 |
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Headshell weight - Sumiko HS-12 vs Technics
Dynavector 10x5 works fine w/o the extra weight | 6 |
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Rolls Vp-129 with Dynavector 10x5
I use the Jolida JD9 with my 10x5. Tons of gain and probably find a deal here on the gon | 6 |
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B&W - Musical Fidelity Owners. What cables?
I have a pair of the 803's and for Speaker cables I use Synergistic Research Tesla Accelators. In my system SR's really opened up the soundstaging and imaging. IC's are Slitech . . . | 6 |
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Anthem D2--Audiophile Opinions
I would agree with Ruryboogie on this. I own the Theta CB3 w/extreme Dacs as well as their Six shooter for my analog preamp. I have integrated my 2channel via the six shooter (. . . | 4 |
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Theta Xtreme D-2 DAC Card
I have. Yes it's very easy. Just take you time. I have the instruction page if you need it just PM me | 3 |
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Heads up Blues Fans
Sweet!! Bought it last week have not had time to listen. Thanks for your post | 3 |
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HTM1D or HTM2D ctr channel with 802D?
HTM2D is much smaller than the HTM1D. If you have a low screen than go with the 2D. I'm using 802d's w/the HTM2D Center. Pricing between the two is miles apart as well. BIG . . . | 3 |
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CASABLANCA III upgrade question
This is not a full upgrade. Just received my CB upgrade several weeks ago and did not get the lastest sound card. John from Theta says that they are beta testing the new cards. . . . | 1 |
