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Great bass from a linear tracking arm?
Brizonbiovizier, you have an excellent table and I heard one with the Brinkmann arm. The linear tracker must take that table to the next level. I found that the Brinkmann arm just presented too much groove distortion for my liking and I've had a l... 
best way for tubes on top???
Actually the top end is quite good but certainly different sounding from what I'm used to. The midrange of the REF 1000's is a force to be reckond with!The D250 is sold. 
Great bass from a linear tracking arm?
I agree that setup is absolutely crucial for BOTH types of arm and pivoted can sound excellent. No disrespect towards your opinion and of course best wishes in your quest to create the ultimate. I always appreciate those who attempt to further the... 
Great bass from a linear tracking arm?
I get fantastic bass on my ET2 and Celebration cart. Honestly I've heard some really top notch vinyl playback and when I get home I continue to be impressed with what I hear. If there is a bass shyness I've never been that aware of it and the posi... 
Good remote controled, used preamps out there.
Maybe you need to replace the Benz? Yes it's a good cartridge, but on the ETII I never found the Benz' to be a great match anyway. Switched to a lower compliance Sumiko Celebration and it's really excellent. It has a higher output which may suit y... 
How far have things come regardingSS electronics?
I have an old 3020 NAD in my gym and it still sounds excellent with the right speakers. I also have an older ARC D250 tube amp which is simply increadible.That said, the 3020 doesn't do what my new Bel Canto amps can do. I think the digital amps a... 
Best SS amps with sound similar to tube amps
Bel Canto Ref1000's are a must audition. 
Cars. What does the typical audiophile drive?
2005 Mini Cooper SCost no Object, what else, Aston Martin V8 Vantage...Should drive...electric car 
Bel Canto Dac 3
I'm a little curious as to why they wouldn't make just a transport to go with the Dac, rather than a cd player. 
Bel Canto Dac 3
Thanks Audphile1 for the cable info but I've returned the DAC3 to the dealer for now. I'm still awaiting the newer Bel Canto CD player to audition.I still feel a little guilty for my first post because I feel in the right system the DAC3 offers ex... 
Bel Canto Dac 3
It could be true that the DAC may not be fully broken in yet but I know that it had some hours on it as a store demo and I've had it now for a week.Maybe I should have been a bit clearer about the sound quality however. It was a bit late and I rus... 
Bel Canto Dac 3
I have a Dac 3 in my system right now and am not sure it's that big of an upgrade over my Jolida JD100 w/upgraded tubes!I can see it's convenience factor if using as preamp but I also use phono and it doesn't work that well with the Pre 3.That sai... 
How do I select a new/used amp for a new system?
You mention DVD surround sound. This means you will need multi channel amplification or a reciever am I correct?Powered speakers are a great choice. If your using a 5.1 dvd system in your room there are some great choices of powered speakers inclu... 
Anyone listen to the Bel Canto e.One S300i amp???
Bel Canto units are fantastic sounding and a bargain. Bright sounding, NOT! Only clean and detailed. It seems the term digital is still closely related to bright or "edgy" etc,etc. This is simply not the case. My Bel Cantos bridge a gap between my... 
Does anyone use a Bel Canto Pre2 P ?
I am a REF1000 user and love them. I have had the Pre2P at home for a try and it worked very well as it should. The phono in it is neutral sounding and very user adjustable (by remote as well!). I have replaced my beloved ARC D250 with the Ref1000...