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Best phono-pre for mc-systems below $ 1.500,00 ?
Try the ASR mini basis exclusive. Call John at Sound Images in Westport mass. I heard the big one and it was incredible. 
anyone gone from the Graham 2.2 to vecteur arm ?
Thanks for all your comments. I was listening earlier to the Johnny Hartman/John Coltrane album and I definitely heard the sibilance in Hartmans voice during louder singing passages. I just read MF' s review of the Phantom b-44 in stereophile and ... 
Proper cleaning of the zerodust styus cleaner
The microwave is only to warm (30 seconds should do the trick) the amount of distilled water being used to soak the gel substance. The zerodust shouldnt go in the microwave. That being said, I just want to make sure to soak it long enough but not ... 
Question for First Sound Owners
It would help to at least know your speaker and the sensitivity/ Impedance.... That being said, I am getting excellent results with a First Sound pres del 2 and VAC 220 Sig amps driving the Vandy 5a. There is a synergy between these 2 components i... 
The elite phono stages VS. Full function Pre-amps
I have no direct experience with the Thor gear, but I did do an A-B comparison of the Aesthetix Io vs. the ART AUDIO ref. vinyl phono stage and preferred and kept my IO. I know the Thor is highly regarded and would look forward to hearing your fut... 
Calling all electricians for advice on wiring home
You can also run a seperate circuit box(sub-panel) for all your audio only. I had one wired with 12 breaker spaces and of course then had the electrician wire the Sub- panel to my main panel. To make things even more interesting , I also heard tha... 
Audio Aero Capitole 24/192 - MK I vs MK II
Ive owned this player in mk 1 and 2 form and have owned the AA cap 2 for nearly 5 years. The 1 had that textured midrange magic that few other digital players which I have heard have. The 2 retains that magic w/ a better all around performance tho... 
Vac Standard 220 standard, signature, or Phi
I appreciate the feedback, I am using the stand 220 sig. and will be taking delivery on the Vandersteen 5a shortly. I think the 220 is a capable performer but did not drive my previous Egg Andra 2's sufficienly for my personal tastes. Perhaps the ... 
Vandersteen 5a. How refined a product are they
Thanks for the feedback. I do think the 5a could have been set up better and they were certainly very resolved w/ deep articulate bass and obviously will be very revealing of assoc. equipt.. I have a VAC 220 sig. Amp (4-kt88 per mono chassis) ,Fir... 
Pass XA 160 vs. Lamm Hybrids m1.2- 2.2 amps
Matrix, I did hear the M1.2 driving the Andras briefly and the combo sounded fully fleshed out and musical. Clearly, I have been on the tube side of the fence for (Ahh-ever), but certainly after hearing the M1.2 I believe I could finally be happy ...