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Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
@audiolabyrinth4 on 11-05-2018 8:07am "anyone listened to this laufer teknic running direct to amplifier's?"Yes, I do.  I replaced a Sonic Frontier Line 3 (fully upgraded) in 2010 with the 2010 MP, which was much better.  My 2017 MP64 16-core prea... 
AV Furniture - Depth
I second AVC (Audio Vibration Control) woodsage.   
Nakamichi Dragon CT - Keep, Change Arm, Change Table?
Thanks all for the comments. . best-groove: the CT arm spec’s are closer to the the Jelco 50/200, but looks like the Jelco SA-250ST (Mission 774LC), but with an oil damping trough.  .raul: I definitely want to keep the auto functions. Reed and Du... 
Laufer Teknik Memory Player 64 - I've Finally Found What I've Been Looking For!
I started using the MP in 2010, and upgraded to the MP64 16-core summer 2017. Huge difference (including using as a preamp). I tried to best it (within my budget) on LP... Nakamichi Dragon CT, ZYX Universe II, Silent Source Music Ref 2 Phono Cable... 
Stylus cleaner
Funny, I just found on ZYX's site that they have a liquid cleaner UC-1 and a vibrating brush UP-1.  
Stylus cleaner
Funny, I just found on ZYX's site that they have a liquid cleaner UC-1 and a vibrating brush UP-1. 
Best speakers for Canary Audio CA-301CA
I used old pair of Acoustic Research AR-9 with the CA-301.  No problem driving them. Great sound.  
The Best , make that the all time best, 6SN7.
Depends on the application and tube mix.In my Canary M500 amps Sophia 300b Mesh, RCA 6SN7M was top.But in my Aesthetix IO it was not....  
quintessence acoustic summit owners ?
I own these speakers.  Very nice.  Power by Canary M500 amps, with a double cable run of SR Telsa Apex speaker cables.  The double run made these speakers came alive. Seems everything better in spades. 
Acoustic Research AR-9 speakers -- comments...?
I wanted to updated my 07-08-2012 comment above on the Quintessence Acoustics Summit speakers (for anyone searching).  I added a second run (double cable run) of SR Telsa Apex speaker cables from my Canary M500 amps, and these speakers came alive.... 
Nakamichi TX 1000 turntable
$3k is funny.  I seen in is going in the $7-9k range lately, with a NOS unit just went on eBay for $20k.  
Elrog 300B vs Takatsuki 300B tubes
Would the Elrog's be stable in a Canary Audio M500? 
Canary M500's Anyone heard them
I have the M500s since 2010. Excellent units 
Canary M-500 Monos- which 300B tube-
I have the M500s since 2010 with the Sophia 300b Mesh. Excellent sound and no bias issue. If you are having bias issues, you should check if your voltage is fluctuating, particularly while trying to bias set. 
Need recommendations on phono amp upgrade
Lewm, I am looking at a high gain (>70dB) as to sufficiently record into the Memory Player. Also, I tried to select some preamps that were available and seemed highly recommended, with the Canary being the exception as I own Canary amps. You ar...