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Ortofon Quintet Black S Cartridge-Looking for opinions
Dear KrellDogI have the Q black mounted on my prime also. I am using the AQvox phono stage (fully balanced), set the loading to 100k, with the old Fav BAT VK5 and BAT VK 60 pre power.  I found the best setting at 2.35gr.The sound is always enjoyab... 
BAT Rex II VS Conrad Johnson ARTSA
Dear: FriendsYou can't go wrong with BAT gear.. especially the Rex ii Best choice ever..Enjoy 
Wilson Sophia 2
Dear FriendsI know this thread was commenced a while ago. However, let me jump in and share a little of my opinion.  I have changed and owned alot of speakers through the last 10 years, and Wilson audio is definetely the best to my preference and ... 
Audio aero capitole mk2 need help repairing
Dear jafantMine is perfectly in good Shape now, after I installed an AVR to stabilise the voltage. Another thing, i once forgot to switch it off after a listening session and it had been at stand by mode (no disc display ) for almost 4 days, i jus... 
Audio aero capitole mk2 need help repairing
Dear PerrygI am very sure that there is a voltage regulator problem in your area, as mine was doing the same, try hook up an avr and see how the avr says about your power line..(if you mentioned, this has been the problem since the unit was brand ... 
Audio aero capitole mk2 need help repairing
And also By the way...I still insist, and think that Audio Aero is still better than the Ayon..if you compare them A to B in real life situation given softwares are universally chosen and various genres are played..But I guess, my appology for Ayo... 
Audio aero capitole mk2 need help repairing
Dear: My respected fellow Audiogoners..And My great respect for Mr. Peter, The president of PBN Audio..who had sent me a detailed and helpful upgrade guide regarding this issue which I initiated. My thank You, is beyond words I could express for H... 
Audio aero capitole mk2 need help repairing
guys, its been a while since I finally managed to get the chinfa KAM3005. I put it in the storage for a while (almost a year now) waiting for the perfect time to replace it. Just recently I had a leisure time to open the Capitole mk2 lid thinking ... 
Audio aero capitole mk2 need help repairing
Dear: guys The chinfa is no longer made, it has been discontinued, but you could buy it from relec uk, they still have them in stock. Guys, some says the ayon cd5 is a serious contender to aero, any opinion? 
Audio aero capitole mk2 need help repairing
Dear: peter Thanks for the info, i managed to get one, repair is on its way. Thanks guys.. 
CD player closest to vinyl?
Sidekick, hi there, i am using the capitole mk2 .. Do you have experiece? Some other threads suggests to replace the ac dc power module chinfa KAM 3005 , do you know where to buy this? 
CD player closest to vinyl?
I would say audio aero cdp just couldnt resist the magical warmth and details of a digital player so romantic i would put it, sounding similar to vinnyl analog..but unfortunatelly i have owned one and have a day and night listening performance, bu... 
Best Amp for Magnepan 1.7?
Dear: guys,I have heard the 1.7 through fm acoustics pre and esoteric pwr amp, it was the demo set up at the absolute sound Singapore, they really sing...at least to my ears, details, ambience and naturalism or should I say realism were all at pre... 
Audio research or Manley 300B pre amp for Upgrade
Dear: MontejayThanks for the truthful approach, I think you are absolutely correct, I need to really settle with the new changes(speakers) first, and literally go step by step from there to really determine what is "right" for the entire set up. I... 
Audio research or Manley 300B pre amp for Upgrade
Dear: Charlesdad and MusicophileI think I would strongly agree with you guys, I tried the shrimp yesterday (got it from a friend) and the entire set up really opened up a new dimension of musicality.. With the shrimp (comparing it to going direct ...