chashas1

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Naim Nait 5i-2
And yes, usually best to use their cable... The longer the better. 
Naim Nait 5i-2
Totem Rainmakers or Mites. Deeply discounted used Harbeth 3's or 7's. 
Dynavector xv-1s for Scoutmaster Sig.
I wouldn't. Agree with the dealers... Too much cartridge for so little arm. 
Getting a Dynavector Te Kaitora Rua rebuilt
With Dynavector your cartridge would go back to Japan, and in essence you would have a new cartridge. Can't say what happens elsewhere. 
Should I keep my Well tempered tonearm?
Old indeed, but useful. The original arm will track perfectly and not be overdamped... If setup properly. Because Lewm couldn't do it on his own shows no flaw in the arm, only setup. Roscoe, drop your ball farther down into the damping fluid/cup, ... 
Audio out mini-jack of Mac Mini to SPDIF DAC
Just like stemware for a good wine... Glass, not plastic, if you please...Try lifatec... 
Shunyata or Transparent Power cables
Vote for new Shunyata... But I've always hated Transparent... And yes, for these I'm a hater... And it's not even because of their prices or looks... That's another chapter altogether... 
Help with Rega DAC set up
The toslink sounds better... Glass optical. 
Are the Crimson cables as good as they say
Do you have crimson gear? 
Well Tempered Amadeus Options
It sounds like WTL is addressing that and will be giving a longer connector wire so you can place on floor or wherever. It was too short for my setup as well. 
Best Stand for Harbeth 7ES-3 Compact
Till he switches to the next thing to whore out.Then what will you buy? 
Best Stand for Harbeth 7ES-3 Compact
Perhaps they work with other speaker brands, but not with the harbeths. My listening panel reacted just like your wife. You're lucky to have her good ears and sense. You two would be fun to listen with. 
Best Stand for Harbeth 7ES-3 Compact
If the sound anchors were better musically, I would have bought them.The sound anchors do very much effect the way a harbeth sounds! That's my whole issue with them! And they rob them of all their great capabilities. Why take a great speaker and m... 
Well Tempered Amadeus Options
Oscar, spot on! Here here. Monos with a great mono cartridge are delightful. So is it the Amadeus or GTA? 
Well Tempered Amadeus Options
Hi Plinko,The other table Don has is the Dynavector WTL table. It does indeed have the Dynavector tonearm, but a smaller plinth than the GTA. So there are three tables. Amadeus, GTA with fancy finish and black ball, and Dynavector table.