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tributaries tx500
Yes some conditioners can be less than ideal for amplification.I have a TX500 and I use it with everything BUT my power amp.Just plug everything into it except your power amp or integrated amp and you will be fine.I never tried the tx500 with the ... 
What is a decent first portable player ?
Buconero117 - Thanks - I'll look into it. Price is attractive, as is removable cards.Jax2 - Thanks for your perspective, I'm going the low cost route for now. If I can't stand the low cost solution I have in mind, I'll save your recommendations an... 
Why are my B&W 803D speaks feel bright
Years ago I sold Levinson, Rotel, B&W, Magnepan, Thiel, and other brands back in 87-89. B&W's are not bright by any stretch. Thiels to me back then were. I agree with the previous post, try a different preamp. Rotel is good, but not in the... 
Attn Vinyl lovers - what CD Player do you use?
Parasound Belt driven transport - Classe Dac-1 
Kimber 8tc w/ Mark Levinson 23.5 and Revel F52
Thanks to all. I'll be using these until I switch over to something in the Transparent line.RegardsJohn 
Kimber 8tc w/ Mark Levinson 23.5 and Revel F52
Chrissain (all),Thanks for the info. What diameter tube is good ? 3/4" ?, 1" etc.(I already own the 8tc so I'd like to use it for now.Transparent Ultra or reference maybe in the future.)ThanksRegardsJohn 
Basis Ovation / 2500 vs Sota Cosmos IV
Thanks to all who have responded !Basis Debut vacuum owners: Has anyone had any issues with the vacuum system ? Out seal failures ? Vacuum pump failures or noise ?Thanks 
Basis Ovation / 2500 vs Sota Cosmos IV
Rcprince- thanks for your comments. Has anyone had the chance or know how a newer Basis table (say a 2001, 2500, 2800) would compare to a Ovation ?Thanks in advanceRegards 
Basis Ovation / 2500 vs Sota Cosmos IV
Thanks to everyone who posted thus far. I've had two Sota tables since 1983. First a Sapphire, then a Sota Star Sapphire (vacuum) that I bought when I worked at a high end retailer. I've always liked Sota's but it might be time for change. A frie... 
Revel F52 or Canton Vento Reference
Thanks for your comments. As mentioned in my first post the rest of the equipment is Classe Six pre, Levinson 23.5 power, Sota table, Classe Dac-1 with parasound belt drive transport.I've read the Levinson Revel combo is a good one. Anything else ...