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dpetri

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Is a GREAT turntable under $2000 possible???
It depends on your definition of great. 
Whats playing on your system today?
Internet radio, WCLV, Cleveland,s classical station.John Abercrombie, “Timeless” and “M” 
What is your favorite budget audio component?
A tossup between my squeezebox devices and Maggie 1.6 speakers. 
Best practices when conducting a DAC comparison
Personally, I let the reviewers do the heavy lifting.  I read all of the reviews I could find on the DAC I was interested in and paid attention to the associated equipment they were using.  I was interested in the Auralic Vega nad purchased it bas... 
Best Vintage Dac??
Benchmark DAC 1 is a great DAC for the money.  It also doubles as a preamp and headphone amp. 
Ever Bought an Audio Product that was Stupid Good for the Money?
Well Tempered Classic $700Magnepan Tympani 1A  in perfect condition for their age $500 
Tympani 1A's and AMPLIFICATION.
I already have a Krell KCT and FPB300CX but I was asking to see what other combos have been used with these speakers.  I thought that I might possibly sell the Krells if there was something that piqued my interest.  I am using the more powerful Kr... 
Whats playing on your system today?
I am listening to the "Classical Springtime Classics" playlist on Tidal. 
Whats playing on your system today?
I am listening to the "Classical Springtime Classics" playlist on Tidal. 
Ghost in the machine?
If you have XENON lights any where in your house, do not put them on the dim setting or at least not while you are listening to your equipment.  Same thing for any dimmers that you may have in your home.  My Krell FPB 300cx was humming and I trace... 
Favorite guitar players not named......
Jimi HendrixPat MartinoJoe PassWes MontgomeryRalph TownerJohn AbercrombieGrant GreenAlbert KingStevie Ray VaughnAlbert CollinsJohn Lee HookerJohn McGlaughlinMark KnophlerGeorge BensonNeil YoungDjango ReinhartDavid Torn 
Whats playing on your system today?
mmmm 
Whats playing on your system today?
David Torn, "Only Sky" 
Considering buying a CD transport
I am currently using a Cambridge CXC cd transport with an Auralic Vega DAC and for $500,  the CXC/Vega sounds much better than I expected.  I replaced an old Krell KV 300cd that could no longer be repaired.  I was going to buy an AYRE CD player bu... 
Is there a way to improve the sound?
The audio stream website has been very helpful in tweaking my system.  Mike Lavorgna is quite knowledgeable and has online tutorials/articles about how to properly set up a system.  Good luck!!   I also have a very good analogue setup and believe ...