mooneycj

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Add a preamp or a whole new integrated
Check out the Devialet Premier. 
Who's Converting LPs to HD files?
I take a simpler approach. Get an TerraTec iVinyl preamp here: http://www.terratec.net/en/products/noxon.htmlUse the supplied CD Spin Doctor software. Rip to 24bit 96KhZ and save on an external HD. Transfer to iTunes in Apple Lossless format, labe... 
cartridge for Pro-ject debut III
Denon Dl 110 or Dl 160. Alternatively, get a OM20 or OM30 Stylus for the Ortofon cartridge that came standard on that table. 
Best Cartridge under $1000.00 for Rega 700
Benz Micro Ace 
Linn Aquito arm servicing or replacing?
Go to audio origami website and talk to Jhonny. The bearings are sticking and this is a well known akito problem. Jhonny can fix it like new and check everything out. Do not bother talking to Linn. CJ 
Small integrated for Silverline Minuets
Rogue Cronus (USA) Exposure 2010S (UK) 
Good $10K systems
OK I'll try. Small room, nearfield listeningHarbeth H3PSR (2000)Rogue Cronus (1800)Sound Anchor stands (600)Rega P5, Benz Ace (2100)Audience Line Conditioner (2100)Oppo CD/DVD player (300)V-Dac outboard DAC (300)Audience Cables (800) 
Cartridge upgrade, something warmer
Micro Benz Ace - superb 
Good speakers for a small room?
LS3/5A and variants 
Airport Express "local clock" issue?
I'm using a MF V-Dac with an AE and have no problems. Sounds great! 
Benz Micro Ace with Rega RB700
Yes, the 2mm is right for regular LP's on a P5, assuming you are using the OEM felt mat. You may need 4mm if you are using a thicker mat or listen exclusivey to the 180-200 gm LP's which are slightly thicker. My P5 and Benz ace came from Music Dir... 
Turntable/Arm/Cart for Classic Rock; $1500 budget
Get a Rega, they "rock," literally. Try a Rega with a Denon DL-160 or if budget allows, a Benz Micro Ace. I have a P3 2000 listed for sale here on Audiogon. For $1500 you might be able to get into a P5. 
J.A. Mitchell TecnoDec vs. Clearaudio Emotion CMB
I have a similar system (Exposure 2010S, Stirling LS3/5A, Audience cables and power and a TecnoDec/RB250 special with Denon Dl-160 HOMC). I tried a Marantz table (made by ClearAudio) and it wasn't as quiet or musical as the Tecnodec in my opinion.... 
Archjive LP to Hi Res Digital - Worth It?
Oh yeah, it's worth it. This is my solution. I have Rega P3 (soon to be a P5) on a stand by my computer (iMac). When I have some free time and am in the mood, I'll grab several albums, a glass of wine and rip them to digital while I'm working on t... 
Archjive LP to Hi Res Digital - Worth It?
Oh yeah, it's worth it. This is my solution. I have Rega P3 (soon to be a P5) on a stand by my computer (iMac). When I have some free time and am in the mood, I'll grab several albums, a glass or two of wine and rip them to digital while I'm worki...