alex333

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2ch Preamp Recomendations
Just purchased a Classe SSP-25 pre for $400.Using it's analog bypass for 2 channel audio only. I love the way it sounds, much cleaner and relaxed than the Yamaha, by far.Regards, Alex333 
2ch Preamp Recomendations
Adding to my own post..How about the Classe ssp-25? 
B&W DM640 - is there anything wrong?
These speakers do sound great now.I did make a couple of additional changes since my post above. I cut the long port tube to make it the short size to get more bass.Also, I noticed that the midrange is out of phase with the woofers (same on both s... 
Hafler DH-500 amp rewire
Dgordonl,Are you saying to use the wires inside the Belden 19364 power cord for the audio path?Also, just to make 100% sure, the above has 3 wires of 14 ga each, so I would take it apart and use each wire separately, yes?BTW already doing the IEC ... 
Why does it sound better at lower volumes?
I ran into this first hand. With my Hafler DH-500 at 255WPC I knew it was not distorting, yet it sounded terrible when I increased the volume. Also the sound would change drastically at different parts of the room.Bought accoustic panels, the OEM ... 
Technics SL1200MK2 Cartridge Discussion
Hello all,I have an SL1200 MK5 w a Sumiko headshell, Ortofon 2M Red cartridge, riding on vibrapods / MDF sandwich, running off a Bellari vp129 pre.Love the sound, no problems at all.Has anyone compared the Ortofon 2M vs the Denon DL-110?Also, I am... 
B&W DM640 - is there anything wrong?
I could describe the original problem as sounding muffled, dirty, and some echo.At this point, I've found nothing wrong with the speakers themselves. No visual damage, the mid / woofer cones move smoothly without any friction or rubbing, polarity ... 
Finding ultra-pure water locally...
To my knowledge the purest water (h2o, nothing else) is from a reverse osmosis filter. Aquarium stores sell it as it is used to top off salt water / reef tanks as water evaporates, but adds no minerals, chemicals, or anything else that may hurt th...