mikeyaya

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Anyone heard Sonist Speakers ?
I am currently using a pair of VTL TT 25 mono blocks and Staightwire Maestro cables. What will I hear if I go SET ? 
Looking for a entry level audiophile turntable
Nottingham Interspace Jr. $1900. Spend a few extra bucks you will not regret it. It blows away everything on your list. 
Quad 57 refurbishers - who's the best?
Quads Unlimited. Wayne PK. He is the best. 
Cary SLI80 vs CAry SEI300B
I just went through this quandry myself. I kept the Cary SEI 300b and sold the SLI 80. THe 300 b was much sweeter and the realism is much better than the SLI80. The only real problem is rock and roll. Now when I want to listen to the Stones or The... 
I'm Stuck, MMF9 vs. MMF7 vs. Scout vs. Space deck
I have had three of these tables including the Nott. which I still own. Buy the Nott. it is far superior to the other tables. It is not even close. The MMF9 and MMF 7 are not in the same league as the Nott. Do not buy the others, buy the Nott. You... 
VPI Scout ... move to Scoutmaster or even further
I did the same thing you are currently thinking about almost two years ago. I sold my Scout and bought a Nott spacedeck. I kept the Dynevector cartridge (same as yours) and put it on the Nott. There was no comparison. The Nott is far superior. Mor... 
Using the VPI SDS with non-VPI turntables
I also used the SDS on my Nott. Spacedeck. I did not experience any improvement in sound. It sounded better plugged into the wall outlet. I guess that the Nott. is pretty stable. 
Favorite SS Amp?
Belles 350 A. I have had Bryston, Levinson, Gamut. For the money nothing compares to Belles. 
Acoustic Zen Hollogram II for Sonus Faber Speakers
I use Wireworld Gold Eclipse III bi-wire with my EA II's. It sounds great. These are very expensive so buy them used. I previously used the same cables you now use, the Transparent Ultra bi-wire. The Wireworld is in whole different league. Another... 
VTL 5.5 preamp?
I use one with a Belles 350a amp. This is a great combination, in my opinion. My VTL 5.5 has the phono stage. I think this pre works so well with a SS amp that I sold my VTL amp. 
New amp for SF Electra Amator II
Here is an unusual one. I run my EA II's with a Bel Canto Evo2 amp. It is fantastic. No grain, very detailed and musical. Once I heard them with this amp I sold my VTL tube amps. I kept the VTL pre of course. Try it. 
Spk cable with deep,lush,spacious sound....
Where can I buy this type of wire ? 
Bi Wire Tweak
TO Listener57,You got it. 
Bi Wire Tweak
This is how I made the connection. My speakers have four binding posts: High, positive and negative and Low, positive and negative. What I did was leave the jumper attached to the negative posts. They in effect joined the negative posts. I attache... 
Where do I start?
Do not be afraid of Nottingham motors. Their tables are fantastic. I have a spacedeck and it makes music.