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help identifying bass solutions with system
Why do you suspect the phono pre? There are so many dimensions to a table and cart set-up that it would probably be worth stepping back and going through everything from the protractor, vta, anti-skate, loading, gain, etc. 
help identifying bass solutions with system
When I read "low bass" i thought the OP might mean thin bass rather than a low bass rumble? 
Spreading Some Christmas Cheer.
Nicely done. 
Connecting speakers to two separate integrated amp
Connecting speakers to two different amps will eventually lead to disaster, at least it would for me. I have the same 2-channel and 5.1 set-up that you are after and use an integrated amp with a home theater pass-through. This in effect, allows yo... 
Problem with bi amping speakers
Is it like this?Source>Dussun In>Speaker Cables>Low ModuleDussin Line Out>Nobis Amp In>Speaker Cables>High Module 
Problem with bi amping speakers
Do you have one set of speaker cables going from the dussun to the bass module of your speakers and another set of speaker cables going from your nobis to the mid/hi module? 
Best kt88 for VAC Avatar Super
Lewisg, what other tubes have you tried in your VAC amps? 
Any "Deadhead" audiophiles out there to help
FWIW, my recommendation, in order of importance, would be to find either separates or an integrated that is designed for 2 channel first and foremost but offers a home theater by-pass so you can use your receiver and HT amp to drive your HT while ... 
VAC 160i, any experiences
I heard the 160i at a dealer and it was very nice, however I did not hear the phono stage. I have a VAC Avatar Super and recently got a Shindo Apetite which I am getting to know quite well. I am hoping to hear the 160i again so I can decide if I b... 
Popular Female Singers in the past 2 decades
Given the two you mentioned, check out Linda RondstadtRhiannaLeann RimesJoss StoneAdeleNatasha BedingfeldKaty PerryP!nkSara EvansStevie Nicks 
Any other Sony SS-AR1 owners out there?
I ran across this high-level doc about the design process for the ar-1, pretty amazing lengths that these guys took in all aspects of the design, materials, and attention to detail. It doesn't seem possible that they will ever make their money bac... 
Clearaudio Performance SE
Tennisdoc40, I live in the Atlanta area and have a clearaudio champion which I got from playhouse audio, not sure if he still carries it. I think that Jim at antiques on the square in Marietta might carry clearaudio too. Can also check out audio a... 
Any other Sony SS-AR1 owners out there?
There is nothing like a new romance.Michael Kelly at Aerial informed me the 7T's mid-range and bass performance will equal or better any speaker regardless of price. The Aerial 7T is a masterpiece for the price. 
New to Turntable - what're involved in playing LP?
Come on in, it is fairly easy, you will love it, and you will get great sound. I very rarely listen to CDs anymore. It would be good to get linked up with a good hearted local dealer that can show you the ins and outs and then help you get set-up ... 
Any other Sony SS-AR1 owners out there?
We all know there are a myriad of factors that influence a system's performance and various listening conditions. How many people have got their speakers home to discover that it wasn't the cat's meow that they heard back at the dealer. In additi...