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Would a Dynavector XX2 MkII be good upgrade?
>>You sort of have to guess that the cartidge body is aligned with the cantilever on the 17D3<<The cartridge body has nothing to do with cartridge alignment.Only the cantilever. 
2 subs?
The space between wall and Druid is not nearly as critical as the space between it and the floor regarding bottom end response.You're experiencing the same problems I did with similar room conditions.Dealer disclaimer 
Would a Dynavector XX2 MkII be good upgrade?
I don't believe the XX2 is any more difficult to set up than the 17D3.I wouldn't consider the Steelhead "dry" by an means but it certainly sounds different than the Rhea.Dealer disclaimer. 
Any updates on the Nova Memory Player?
In a highly resolving system the differences among Raysonic, Scarlatti, and MBL will be quite apparent.Raysonic is a good value but it doesn't play with the big boys. 
Hickok 752 tube tester....
You might want to check with the gentleman who calibrated my 752A. He knows volumes about Hickok testers.Bill Watersts6550@yahoo.com 
2 subs?
Just curious but do the two rooms in question have different ceiling heights?I had a similar problem when I moved a pair of Druids from a room with a 9' ceiling to a room with cathedral ceiling. 
TUBE GAIN
I would check with Quicksilver first.5751 are not drop in replacements for 12AX7 in all applications. 
Mark Levinson No.512 CD Player---Opinions
Azmoon's right.It sounds terrific. Great player if you have the dough. 
RMAF 2008 - Your impressions,...
>>It make all of this posting seem superfluous.<<Out of the mouths of babes.Nobody does it better. 
Mark Levinson No.512 CD Player---Opinions
>>I'm the largest dealer for Levinson.<<In height and weight?Doesn't seem to matter in any case. 
Anyone drive gear from Canada to US?
A word to those crossing the Canadian/US border.I live within 40 minutes of 3 bridges to Canada and the inspectors and customs officials are very serious. There was a time, before 9/11 basically, when customs at the border was primarily a formalit... 
Totem Mani 2 Signatures vs. Usher BE-718
>>I have not heard the Ushers but have chosen them because of all the positive reviews.<<Very dangerous to make choices based on reviews where goodies, freebies, money, and other benefits abound.However, the bottom line is the BE-718 r... 
Beatles Without George Martin?
>>the guy with the talking hand puppet<<Do you mean Senor Wences? 
Random appearing distortion while playing LPs
Loose wire in tonearm/headshell/cartridge? 
Highly Recommended CHILL OUT CDs???
MoondanceVan Morrison