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Basis 2200 Bass Issue
It's sometimes difficult when you change out a source component, as everything in your collection may sound "different". It just takes some getting used to. Listen for a few months and stop screwing around for now. IMO, the Basis has a much more "... 
Source Components, Genuinely Need Your Assistance
+1 on the EQ idea. You can really tailor the sound to suit your tastes. FWIW, I happen to have a few old disco singles - Rapture (Blondie), Forget me Nots (Patrice Rushin), Feel the Need (Detroit Emeralds) and they sound real nice on my system. Bu... 
Source Components, Genuinely Need Your Assistance
I've always believed that the virtues of high-end equipment was geared towards acoustic instruments and that rock lovers would be better served by pro-sound stuff, such as JBL Pro or EAW. In any case, I would recommend you change your speakers to ... 
Phasured to Life NOS1
I'm glad you've found something you like. Why don't you listen to it for a year and then update everyone on how great it is - assuming you haven't gone through 3 other players by then. Best of luck. 
Arcane inquiry re 1960s speakers ad
Great stuff Al. I forgot how many people bought tape recorders back then. 
New Wilson Shasha W/P Series 2
@Egrady, your post is a perfect example of the neuroticism exhibited by audiophiles and perhaps played upon by certain manufacturers. Anyone who dabbles in this ridiculous hobby realizes that high-end equipment value plummets like a stone if you'r... 
Random Static Hits
Don't buy it if it makes you nervous. IMO, it does not degrade the sound, but others disagree. When you first apply it, the first playing will collect a bit of residue on the stylus, which could build up to the point where you might hear a dulling... 
McIntosh MEN220 Room Correction System
Tone controls are starting to creep in - The D'Agostino preamp comes to mind, but old habits die hard. Many (most?) audiophiles believe that the inclusion of tone controls taints the circuitry, hence their absence from the great majority of high-e... 
Random Static Hits
It seemed logical that the friction of the stylus in the groove could cause static - like rubbing a balloon on your sleeve and sticking it to the wall. But I guess it may be the dry air moving over the rotating platter as well. It's academic. In a... 
MY REVIEW: Merlin TSM MMM BME
I think we've all seen someone get a new piece of equipment and gone a little over the top a bit too prematurely, albeit it not to this extent. I'll admit to gushing over my Viva amp when I first got it, but I still own it 5 years later and I stil... 
Random Static Hits
Gruv Glide will cure it. No gimmick that you use before playing the record will work because the act of playing the record - dragging the stylus over the vinyl - will cause it to build up. Again, I make no other claims for the product other than s... 
MY REVIEW: Merlin TSM MMM BME
@Dekay- that was damn funny. Thank you for the gift of a good laugh. 
New Wilson Shasha W/P Series 2
Dave must have been back to the Musikverein again. I would expect that this newfound knowledge will result in upgrades to the entire line within the year. 
Bach Unaccompanied Violin Sonatas-Johanna Martzy
I just picked up a recording of Arturo Delmoni playing Partia No. 2 and some solo stuff by other composers. Great playing and, as always for Water Lily, magnificent sound. I dodn't know why everyone can't do it that well. 
SACD Player Won't Play Hybrid SACDs
Not an uncommon problem with the older Sonys. The laser could need an alignment. I believe there is a diagnostic procedure for doing this. Check around the web. I found this- Resetting Operation at Power ONIf the power is turned on with a disc lo...