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Technics SL1210GAE + Accuphase E-480 (AD-50) + ??? (cartridge)
I’m using the stock headshell. Setting up the cartridge wasn’t too bad using the supplied tool. I’m still playing around with the arm height which is easy to do with the 1210.  
Technics SL1210GAE + Accuphase E-480 (AD-50) + ??? (cartridge)
I have an Ortofon Cadenza bronze on my SL-1210GAE and it sounds great. 
Driver breakin period, what’s the science?
Years ago when I received my Shahinian Diapasons I remember them taking a long time for the sound to settle in. For the past year I have a pair of Bache Audio Tribeca speakers and they sounded great right from the start. If there was any change wi... 
About to invest in room treatments; GIK, RealTraps, DIY -- what is your experience?
bernardo, I have 3 Mondo Traps along the wall behind the speakers, an RFZ panel on each side wall which I put on stands so I can experiment with placement. Behind my chair I have a diffuser on top of a mini 2’x 2’ Mondo Trap.  
A question of loading...
I have a Lyra kleos and an Ortofon Cadenza bronze and run those with no loading into a Herron VTPH-2A. Soon I’m going to try a Kiseki purple heart and the recommended loading is 400 ohms but I will try it without loading plugs.As I understand, loa... 
Looking For Established Person / Company That Repairs & Upgrades Amplifiers in the NY/NJ
There’s also high end audio repair in Brooklyn  
Single driver speakers. Are they worth considering ?
I once owned a pair of Rethm speakers with Lowther drivers. The problem was a thin sound with no bass. Adding a Rel subwoofer didn't help much. There was always a dip between where the driver left off and where the subwoofer picked up. Check out B... 
About to invest in room treatments; GIK, RealTraps, DIY -- what is your experience?
I have used ASC products in my last room. In my current room I went with Real Traps. I get much better results with the Real Traps. The soundstage is enormous and the depth is just better. Both rooms are similar in shape and size. The Real Traps w... 
Ideas For Phono Cable For My Turntable.
Check out Triode Wire Labs. I replaced all of my Silver Audio cables with TWL. Copper cables that are very smooth, open and transparent. Not colored or rolled off. Pete is a great guy and offers a trial period.  
Bache Audio - Home audition of Brooklyn made re-designed speakers
Happy Tribeca owner here. Greg is an excellent designer and just a great person to deal with. I sold my rebuilt Quad ESL 57s as I find my Tribeca’s to be more engaging. The home audition is very important. I first heard a Bache speaker at a local ... 
Any US manufacturer of a 845 SET amplifier
sorry for posting twice 
Any US manufacturer of a 845 SET amplifier
Alexus Audio made in Brooklyn NY 
Any US manufacturer of a 845 SET amplifier
Alexus Audio made in Brooklyn NY 
Warm romantic & detailed
My advice is to check out Bache Audio. I have the latest Tribeca with the Eton woofers. Absolutely no fatigue, these babies have a big, smooth, coherent sound with a huge open soundstage. The 8” bamboo wide band driver is directly connected to the... 
What's the best and/or favorite piece of equipment you've owned? And do you still own it?
I don't think I will ever part with my Emotive Audio Epifania preamp and Vita amps. I have owned them for over 15 years now (serial #2). Over the years some changes have been made. The original caps have been replaced with VH Audio copper teflon c...