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Clearaudio Maestro turntable discontinued
Are you think of the Master Solution TT? That was part of Clearaudio's older TT lineup using acrylic plinths, platters and external low torque motor.I have one and it is still serviceable. Clearaudio just went a different direction with their POM ... 
AFFORDABLE HIGH VFM RACKS - Opinions Please...
Zoethecus are great racks if you can find one used. I have my non suspended Clearaudio Master Solution on a 4 shelf Zoethecus rack. You can rap on the wood posts and perimeter frames while playing records and nothing get's thru to the table. The s... 
Review: Clearaudio Unify Tonearm
I have this arm on a clearaudio master reference w benz .32 mv reference silver ($2000) retail in 2002.I have upgraded the phono stage and added vpi sds, ttw heavy weight outer rim and record clamps. This combo rocks and I don't feel any need to u... 
Has anyone actually bought a Zesto Phono preamp?
Had mine for 3 mths now. Best phono stage I've had compared to CJ 15, Groove and clear audio .My system is clear audio master solution, benz .32 mv ref silver, Conrad Johnson 16ls preamp, wadia 16 i, Cary v12, Avant garde Duos, all Synergistic ref... 
Cars. What does the typical audiophile drive?
Current Daily drivers: 2011 cayenne hybrid s, 05 E55 AMG, 1996 911 C4 cabriolet Next car: 2010 or newer 911 cab sMoney no object : 2012 Bentley GT with Reus tube soundsystem 
Clearaudio Master Innovation Assembly pics
RockitmanLet me know when u get the TT upgrade bug and I'll buy your Master Innovation.I actually am considering an Innovation as upgrade to my 10 yr old master reference, but after reading your review and great pics, I may have to save up a while... 
Clearaudio Syncro Power Supply
If u only have one motor clear audio table version, try picking up a used SDS in the $800 range. I did and it works well for my master solution.It's also really nice to be able to change to 45 rpm electronically without messing with moving the bel... 
VPI SDS help
I use the SDS with my clear audio master solution. Heavy platter that needs a little help to get spinning compared running motor direct to ac line.Once spinning it is very stable and also easily spins up to 45 when switching the SDS. I felt the im... 
Zesto Andros PS-1 Tubes
06-28-12: ActusreusJtwrace,You have a beautiful, brand new component, made with advanced, top quality parts and materials that many would be ecstatic to have. It's like having a new, super hot girlfriend who turns heads on the street, and asking y... 
Review: New Valve Order SPA II Tube preamp
Not to go to far off topic, but what did u think of your groove plus SRX compared to this and your other phono stages? I like the sound of my std groove and was thinking of picking up a used plus SRX to get lower noise floor and better cartridge m... 
Stand out phono stages
I don't see the andros zesto on here in answer to Tobes last post.Any one done any comparison of this with other high end phono stages? 
VPI SDS speed issue
How does one change the voltage on an sds?Mine seems permanently set at 72 and only adjustable options are for frequency and changing speed from 33 to 45 rpm. 
mark levinson lnc-2 crossover tuning: help needed
You don't turn the outer dials - they turn by themselves as you turn the inner dials.Open the locking lever (push up ) and turn the inner dials clockwise until full stop.This is ten turns, which is the least attentuation.Leave the least efficient ... 
The best speaker you ever heard?
Avantgarde Duos - liked them enough to sell my Wilsons. Previous high end speakers owned - Apogee full range, Kefs, Infinity, and the Wilson WattPuppy 5.1sSpeakers recently auditioned before I bought the Duos:Avalon Eidelon, Vandersteen 5s, JM Uto... 
Definitive Technology CLR2300
agree with Slappy.I have BP2000TLs and CLR2000 in HT system with Elite 49txi rcvr. Really great sound at 1/8th the price of my CJ/Wadia/Cary/Aventgarde 2 channel system.Can't really compare the 2 systems, but for HT, I think the DefTechs are a hug...