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Wilson MAXX
Ratings are just ratings, and should be taken with care, but some years ago a German magazine preferred the Watt Puppy 7 with the Watchdog subwoofer to the MAXX2. 
Help with European/US turntable
If you can not find an pulley for 60 cycles you have to look for something like an used PSAudio P300 that has 50 Hz capability. It will also improve the motor performance as it has a lower distortion than mains and you can fine tune the motor supp... 
Audio Research SP10 vs ?
Since you got used to an Audio Research two box preamplifier you need an Anniversary Edition Reference Preamplifier ... 
ConradJohnson--Can their vintage compete with new?
Although the PV11 was less noisy than the PV9, for me the PV9 was much better sounding than the PV11. I had both with a MV125 driving Quad ESL63 and it was a great combination! 
Electrocompaniet class D ?
As Elberoth2 said the power transformers are hidden in the amplifier bottom behind a cover. They use large but slim toroidal power transformers. I hosted the AW180s (the little brothers of the AW400) for some time and they are wonderful amplifiers... 
Question for Audio Research Ref 5 owners ?
I have used Shunyata Python Helix alpha with the REF5, but upgraded to Anaconda Helix alpha for the the Anniversary REF40. 
Forsell Air Reference Mk 2 Worth buying?
Kosandr, Do you have a manual for the Forsell? 
Audio Research REF 3 and REF 5 Tweaks
Unhappily the best tweak I found for my ARC system was expensive - a Finite Element Pagode Master Rack. You have to try it to believe the difference it makes.I have not tried them but a friend reported improvements using the Nordost Quasar Points. 
Goldmund Reference Turntable ?
Hi Howard, Wonderful memories. An acquaintance of mine also had a Goldmund Reference with the T3F in the late 80s - the arm was really a nightmare.Curious you refer the Pink Triangle. Although I now have a Forsell Air Force One, I still keep a Pin... 
Beyond the Audio Research SP-11 with Tympani IVas
The 23.5 is an excellent amplifier, but it is not easy to service. The technician who services my equipment already repaired several and once told me that it is a lot of work as the amplifier is very compact and accessibility is not great.If they ... 
Classe M1000
Great amplifiers. They need about 60 minutes from switch on to reach their cruising speed, but can drive anything. Considering age, I would replace the blue electrolytic capacitors in the amplifier boards with modern ones and enjoy for many years! 
How's the Audio Research Ref Phono 2 Working Out?
Prior to getting the Anniversary preamplifier I told everyone that the Ref2 phono was the biggest jump I have ever had in my system.If you have the right system and cables for it, it will help you to forget about the "vinyl sound" and focus on the... 
Why three motors?
Do not try to find a reason: it is all written in this small excerpt about the three motor configuration taken from the review "TW-Acustic Raven AC – setting new trends.By Holger Barske, Editor in chief, LP magazine (Issue 6/06)"Tom Woschnick simp... 
Pat Metheny - One Quiet Night
I had the pleasure of being at a Pat Metheny solo concert when he was presenting "One Quiet night" - it was the opening piece. It was a great session, happily the CD and my Soundlab A1 PX help me to keep memory of it! 
Audio Research Reference 5 Preamp
Look for Martin Colloms review at HifiCritic - 175 points in sound quality, 34% more than the Ref3!My unit has now 2018 hours and only after I got a phono Ref2 I could see all the potential of the Ref5.