griffithds

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TK5E update
If your TK5E is actually a TK5ea, and you intend to replace the stylus, I would recommend you go with the AT-155Lc. The body on the TK5ea is the same body thats on the top teir Audio Technica AT 155LC. The AT stylus (AT155LC), would take your Sign... 
Mapeshade cable lifts or any cable lifts?
Stringreen:I see we have an honest person amoung us! 
Piece of Audio gear you regret selling
A pair of David Bernings AE 230's wired in mono! 
I need your expert opinions
This hobby is not about what others think. If you have listened to the pieces, and then want the opinions of others, that's different. Everyone hears differently, that's why there is so many different manufactures. They've all sounded good to some... 
CD Sound Quality -- please help educate me
I agree with Hoopster. When you use your player this way, it becomes a transport. I have not been able to determine any differance in CD playback using various transports costing up to $6000. DAC,s are a different story. I have never heard 2 DAC,s... 
How can a 40 watt amp outshine a 140 watt amp
It all boils down to this. If the 1st watt doesn't sound good, why would you want 139 more of them! 
Tube issues, 12at7 affect KT88?
Did you test the 12at7's for shorts before inserting them into your system? 
Solid State Power Amps That Sound Most Like Tubes?
The best tube sounding solid state amps I've ever had the pleasure of owning/listening to have been from Bob Carver. Currently I own Cary and Bat tube amps (2 different systems). If I had to go back to solid state, a Carver amp is what I would be ... 
Under $1,000 Cartridge for Aries 2 Extended
Get a Clearaudio Vertuoso Wood. Read the reviews. I have 2 arms for my Graham. The other one has a Micro Benz Ruby 3 mounted. The Vertuoso Wood spends 90% of the time in play on my Aries. It sound quite similar to the Ruby but it is more dianamic. 
Tube newbee question
The Tube Depot (tubedepot.com), has factory 2nd SED's on sale for 1/2 price. Bought a quad set of 6L6, 6V6, EL84's, and the KT88's. Some had scratchs on the base, some were just dirty. All measured new+ and work perfectly. Just a heads up if you n... 
Boise, Idaho
What a supprise to find this listing. I just move to Meridian and was hoping there would be a sterophile club in the area. I have not heard of Father & Sons or the Stereo Shoppe, (will check the phone book tomorrow). Any current information wo...