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The BEST system you've ever built !!!!
I found this thead as I was just looking to see if I could find the very first post here on gon, the earliest I could find was 1-23-99 on setup for linn lp12. Anycase in response to this thread the best system I have ever assembled is the one I ha... 
Which components knocked you out on first listen?
Mbl 101's! 
VPI Classic - Now you have one......
I took a look at the reveiw Sstalwar points us to and can't agree with the white noise, lack of drive, slowness or lack of liviness. In my set up the sound is life-like when classical live recordings are played and to me that is a testament to a g... 
What phono preamps are balanced
New ones keep appearing hence the new list.Here is a list of all the balanced phono stages which have balanced circuitry not just the xlr connectors and/or transformer coupling that I have found, please feel free to add others or make corrections:... 
Schematics
Stanwal,Those are the same feelings I had when asking the company for the schematic of their amp. They kept insisting they couldn't find a copy of the schematic. What does that say about the company when they can't produce a schematic of their mos... 
Top Ten Speakers of All Time?
From the limited number of speakers I heard these most impressed me:MBL 101 and 116Wilson X2 alexandriaSymposium2nd best in no particular order:Viennna Acoustics KissVerity Audio ?model around $8,000Magico MiniMerlin VSM:--- very hard to beat this... 
Schematics
I was asking because a friend claimed that he was accustomed to getting a schematic in his time, he is much older than most of us.I understand that it is a matter of protecting ones intellectual property, but most electronic equipment can be rever... 
Aesthetix Io Sig vs Manley Steelhead-opinions pls
Is the IO the very best? 
Simaudio I7 vs P5.3/W5.3
I too will mention the calypso but will go further and say that my w-5 never sounded this good. If it was me I would get the w-5 and a calypso preamp it's that good, I think I am done searching for a very long time. I also would like to add if you... 
Personal amp evolution
1989 B&K st 1401990 B&K ST 2021999 Pass kit a402005 Sim Audio w-5 still awesome amp, great synergy with ------------Calypso2008 Atma-sphere M-602009 Conrad Johnson Premier 4 
Phono stages belong to which tier?
Aesthetix ioAlaap MKIIAllnic h3000ASR ExclusiveAtma-sphere mp-1Audia FlightAudio Reference 2Dartzeel nhb-18nsEssential 3160Einstein BalancedFM AcousticKlyne 7x 3.5Lamm Lp2Lyra 4.2p seManley SteelheadMessengerNagra VpsTron Seven signatureTW Acustic... 
Is There An "Absolute" Best Cartridge?
Can I propose a shootout?How about a shootout at some agreed upon location with an entrance fee to cover expenses of setup and rental etc.Since we are on the topic of best cartridge I bet there would be a large audience. I certainly would be inter... 
What phono preamps are balanced
Here is a list of all the balanced phono stages which have balanced circuitry not just the xlr connectors and/or transformer coupling that I have found, please feel free to add others or make corrections:Aesthetix io (tube)Aesthetix Rhea (tube)Aqv... 
Outstanding brands?
Aesthetix calypso! 
Is There An "Absolute" Best Cartridge?
I applaud Raul's work, enthusiasm and sharing nature. There is nothing wrong with the bold statement he has made, if anything it shows he has cojones de acero and demonstrates how good that cartridge is!Those that detract or refuse to accept are n...