alex_yakovlev

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Replacing my Arcam cd 23 with what??
Bryn, if you like the sound of CD23 there is really only two ways to go, in my opinion - dCS and Museatex. I went dCS first (ended up with their complete pro system) but then had a chance to listen to John Wright's baby. Never changed my DAC ever ... 
Review: Denon dp-500m Turntable
This is actually a very interesting table with great potential. I replaced tonearm on mine with SME M2 with very good results. 
do burnt CD copys sound as good as originals?
If a copy is made correctly it could sound better than original. However, this is not an easy process. 
Denon DP-500M Turntable?
I did not like it. I would get SL1200 instead. 
$2k for new Cartridge Benz LP or......
I would have suggested Shelter 901 if it was not too late. 
Proac D25's
Dave, one always has to remember that frequency does not only depend on equipment, but on room, too. I am not sure I would put D25's into room of this size. While having reasonably decent lows (useful not being in the 20s, but in mid 30s), they co... 
Choice Rega P5 or VPI Scout?
Bobby, "rude" is a very big word, one should be careful using it. You will have to spend a lot of time trying to find anyone who would find me being rude. Short - yes. But not rude. 
Tonearms: the lightest, the best ?
This is exactly the way to do this. Just make sure you use common sense. 
Choice Rega P5 or VPI Scout?
Tfkaudio, he did not ask for a suggestion, he gave two names and asked - which one. I had both and I don't care for either. Thus my (normally too short) answer.I actually think that P5 is a major step down from P25, I've no idea why Rega did this ... 
Choice Rega P5 or VPI Scout?
Neither. 
Ear 834 P, ortofon kontrapunk A, Rega P9
MC transformers in E.A.R. 834 are nothing to write home about, but Kontrapunkt B is good enough cartridge to treat well. I would go for separate transformers in addition to MM-only 834. Ortofon should be OK on RB900, though it works better with he... 
Has anyone listened to the Grado Statement ?
I have the Statement for some time now and I like it a lot. It has its specialty - female vocals, and that is what I mostly use it for. I would not keep it if it was my only cartridge, but then again I have yet to hear one that I would have as my ... 
Is there high output MC that can compete/beat ...
Sonata is a very good cartridge, 10x5 is absolutely not going to beat it. You need to do better that that. If talking Dynavector you need to get into at least 20X, but I personally don't like its hight output version, low output sounds much sweete... 
best CD player or DAC under $1000
Museatex Bitstream can be bought completely modified for around that much. I doubt there is any DAC out there that sounds better in the similar price range. 
Line conditioner - how much power do I need?
Herman, are you sure they were talking about Class A amplification?Aggielaw, voltage regulator is normally not a good idea, but in your case you probably should use it. Unless you are using your amp at very high volume even 600V should be fine.