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Turntable isolation platform Recommendations?
Having owned both SRA and Critical Mass platforms nothing beats my Vibraplane.  I still loved my critical mass platforms and used them under my Joule Electa Destiny’s were they served me well.  I have owned the following tables, SME 30/2, kuzma xl... 
eBay / PayPal: Beware - enough is never enough.
Yes eBay’s managed payments is a technically flawed system on many levels!  Dill some of your statements are accurate, using the eBay shipping system is a must.  However EBay is technically now acting as an “Escrow Agent”.  And as such is now subj... 
Viva, no longer a fan
Wow!!  I appreciate everyone's reply. To be clear, yes if you purchase a used piece of Viva gear from a private seller who paid full retail from a US dealer, Viva will not provide support no matter what you pay.  So here they are punishing the ori... 
Eggleston Andra IIIs at CES
I was just at Egglestons factory this weekend and saw a pair of Andra III's in all black. They looked like an exqusite racing machine, like a triple black Ferrari. They were definitely impressive. The bass response was definitely a little more int... 
Trying to audition Plinius in NYC
Give John Rutan at Audio Connection in Verona NJ it is about 30 to 40 minutes from Manhattan. 
Full Range Speaker $15-$20000 Range?
I find interesting in that of the five speakers that people have mentioned I have owned 3 of them and of the two others I have owned speakers from the companies. I have had the Andra II's that I sold to upgrade to the Savoy's and also own every sp... 
Full Range Speaker $15-$20000 Range?
Have you tried Wisdoms M75 Monopoles. The Line source will work well with your Thors and the bottom would have to be driven by a separate amp. I would reccomend a Good solid state amp with plenty of horsepower. I listen to a pair at the long Islan... 
Speakers for the party system
I second the notion of a 2nd DJ type system but not with JBL's (Junkie But Loud) Used EAW's JF560's (expecially if you can find the ones made with RCF woofers, I believe the current ones are made with BNC woofers) would be the way to go or you cou... 
Micro Seiki DDX-1000 - Need Help!
Email user "grp" he has stated previously that he has a manual. 
Copying LPs to CDs
Mr. eber I was referring to the stylast product as it pertains to the cartridge any liquid introduced into the motor structure of the cartridge will not do the cartridge any good. Not as it pertains to playing a record wet. The Last preservative w... 
Copying LPs to CDs
For the gentlemen who stated that playing the records wet was the thing to do is dead wrong. Lenco was the European company that came out with a wet record playing system in the late 70's they had an arm with a small microfiber head that applied a... 
Hi Sensitivity Speakers for SE Triodes
Check the Silverline Sonatas or Sonatina's both can be had new for under 6k in their most expensive finish. They are 93 db efficeint and their impedance never drops below 7 ohms and they sound sweet.