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Holographic imaging
I am one of the nine who is thrilled with my H-Cat line stage. I don't care if I completely understand every technical nuance of its theory and execution. It sounds fantastic and that's all I need. I let Roger sweat all the details while I enjoy t... 
Great bass from a linear tracking arm?
Exlibris,"Optimal cartridge weight: <9gm."Where did you get this spec? It's not listed with the others on the Kuzma site. I'm also interested in this arm as well as the OL Enterprise.--JP 
Decision between Zu Definition OR VS DB99
Where have you gone Nakolawala?I noticed in another thread that you purchased the Tannoy Kensington (nice speaker).What made you choose the Tannoy's over the two speakers discussed in this thread? Thanks, 
Need MC Step-Up Transformer advice?
Raul & Others,I am also in the same situation regarding a step -up vs active gain stages. My question is which option would better guard against the cartridge seeing DC offset? I have an Allerts MC1B MkII (0.65mv, 22 ohms coil impedance) with ... 
Absolute Best CD Players Out There Under $12k ?
Jfz, I concur 100% about Norm. I'd like to know everthing he's forgotten in this hobby. 
An Extraordinary Find
Joe, it's a bit hard to remember my time in the Fried room back at CES. I just thought they sounded a bit thin. The room had no treatment at all and the speakers seemed lost in a virtually empty room. It was not an ideal set up to say the least. I... 
An Extraordinary Find
Will Fried speakers be at He2005 next week? It would seem like a great opportunity to get the word out.BTW, I attended CES this past year with high expectations for the Fried room and meeting fellow Philly Phile Trelja. Unfortunately, I was dissap... 
Review of Dartzeel NHB-108 Amplifier
Hooper, why are you so surprised as to what happend? If you visit here regularly you had to have a clue that your dealer was going to chime in at even the slighest opinion against any product he sells. This invites others with a financial interest... 
What's after Supratek
Judy,Not that anyone needs to vouch for him, but (tbg) is not a shill for either Exemplar or H-Cat. I purchased one of those Exemplar amps from him about 2 yrs ago. I've also met him in person at CES & VSAC shows and have had numerous conversa... 
VR-4jr / How to wire?
Tony,When you shotgun as described do you remove the jumper plates? Thanks,--Joe 
Impendance - Resistance & the story of "Z"
I want to thank all who took the time to respond and educate the non-EE’s (me) on this complex topic. I now have a better understanding of things. The reason I asked in the first place was because the manufacturer of the pre-amp I just purchased s...