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Basis Calibrator base - worth it?
I have the 2200 sig. and added the base a year later. I don't think it improved the sonics...but is sure improved the look. It may have added to the isolation from my less than ideal table position. My table is at 5'7" in a display cabinet that is... 
Top jazz trios piano, bass, drums on vinyl?
I love a old Herbie Mann record, "Evolution of Mann" Side two of the first lp (2 album set) Hebie on flute, Bill Evans Piano, Chuch Israeles on bass and Paul Motian on drums...ok that's 4 but still a small Jazz acoustic format. The rest of the Alb... 
Pass Labs XP 30 VS Ayre KXR Pre
I have not heard the Ayre but did audition the XP-30 at Reno Hi Fi a few months ago. I am a tube guy for preamps..but thought the 30.5 was an outstanding!!!, noise free and extremly neutral and involving line stage. 
How do you tame a Denon DL-S1?
My 2 cents...I have been using a Dl-S1 for a couple of weeks. I started out with it wide open at 47k..after it settled down, I've increased the loading gradually and now use 250 ohms. I have a Aesthetix Rhea Signature phono with the gain set at 68... 
One sub or two?
I've had 2 Rel Storm III's in my system for several years now. They are paired with Audio Physic Virgo II's. I can't live without the bottem end extension and inhanced upper bass/lower mid-range that running 2 in stereo provide.I run the Rel's (hi... 
Revel Salon 2 with Pass Labs amps
I pulled the trigger on a new pair of XA-100.5s from Mark at Reno Hi Fi!. Now I have the speaker issue...Revel Studio 2's or the Salon 2's. I also should keep in mind the Wilson Sasha's or Sophia's. Any comments or suggestions would be appreciated... 
Just sold my Dynavector XV-1s
Funny! If she knew the extent of my Audio sickness she would be my X 
Revel Salon 2 with Pass Labs amps
Rtilden,It looks like thr Coda 15.0 specs out very close to the XA-100.5 Pass Labs. It is out of my comfort zone to try a product of that cost without a history with that company. Thanks for the info.Tmsorosk,I have the Pass Labs XA-30.5 driving A... 
Denon Dl-103r is it for real?
thanks for the link...they are out of stock. I would like to give that cart. a try in the future. 
Denon Dl-103r is it for real?
Salectric- I can not find a way of emailing you from our current Audiogon web site. Please email me with the US dealers name [email protected], Greg 
Denon Dl-103r is it for real?
I searched for the Audio technica AT 33-EV and it is priced $200 more than the Denon 103R. how does that make it a direct competitor to the Denon? 
Just sold my Dynavector XV-1s
My original estimate was 300 hrs of play. Soundsmith determined the over all condition of the cart. to be very good, cantilever is in great shape with approx. 30% wear on the tip Now I need to make the decision to keep it or sacrifice it to my amp... 
Just sold my Dynavector XV-1s
3 ways the damaged occured:1. I did it removing and packaging...I'm 99% positive this did not happen.2. Damaged in shipping.3. Buyer damaged during unpacking/setup.The question I have now...does it de-value the cart. by not having Dynavector do th... 
Need help with impedence match Aesthetix and Pass
I ran both the Aesthetic Calypso and now the Signature with Aleph 2s. Very nice sounding match without doing the math. I have sold the alephs and now have a XA-30.5 matched with the Calypso Signature. To my ears the sound is more textured and natu... 
Boron Cantilever and Ruby Cantilever, Why Ruby?
I'm getting sick reading this...maybe I'm having a boron or Beryllium reaction to too many LPs being spun....