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Sonus Faber Guarneri Homage and Single Ended Triod
B&W N805 & S805 both are 86dB of efficiency, but one is obviously easier to drive. So, efficiency doesn't make a lot of sense in my case maybe because I listen to them in nearfield- 7 feet to left & right speakers.Actually, I had also ... 
Sonus Faber Guarneri Homage and Single Ended Triod
I used Cary 300B Signature to drive B&W N805 without problem, but it took a year to break-in the N805. I also tried Forte 4A(50W class A) to drive N805 and found it was only a few more powerful than Cary 300B Signature. Then I bought B&W S... 
12V DC Battery To power HT Cyber Lights
http://www.teresaudio.com/battery.html 
12V DC Battery To power HT Cyber Lights
I am using the battery kit to from Teres to power my Cyberlight. The cool thing of it is that the voltage is adjustable and does affect the sound of Cyberlight. 
B&W 805S.. Anyone listen yet?
I used to own N805 & am using Signature 805. I experienced the problem Wrightstuff mentioned about sibilance on female vocal with B&W FS805 stands. Then, the problem disappeared after I used replaced B&W stands with Sound Anchor stands... 
Suggestion for more detail
I have a VPI 16.5. 
Suggestion for more detail
I solved the problem by using Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. 
Suggestion for more detail
I adjusted the VTA but didn't help. I think Virtuoso Wood is VTA insensitive like Stereophile said. Thank you anyway. 
Suggestion for more detail
On most of those recordings, LP version is more of everything than the CD version. But, on some supposed-to-be-good LPs, the CD is more colorful and detailed.Thanks for your help. 
Eurolab premier turntable.
Don't buy from Audio Advancements since their customer service after sale is very bad. You can buy one from http://www.hudsonaudio.net which is still in NJ. 
Eurolab premier turntable.
Whom are you going to buy one from? 
Balanced connection/amplification for phono?
Zaikesman, I think Hagtech's suggestion is not difficult to implement if you use step-up transformers for MC cartridges. Just order step-up transformers with center-tapped at the secondary windings. In addition, as the signal from the catridge is ... 
what is dvi?
I believe DVI is for digital video. 
sonus faber auditor vs 804
Probably in the year of 2000. 
Voltage on PS Power plant make a difference?
I also got sonic improvement by turning up the voltage from 117V to 120V.