psychicanimal

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Need a TERRIFIC phono stage at a GREAT Price?
I know, but you are in Audiogon...The phono stage you refer to is highly regarded among the DIY brigade in European audio forums.Just remember, you are in Audiogon... 
Need a TERRIFIC phono stage at a GREAT Price?
Is this an ad? 
Power cable question.
Listen to Albert Porter... 
Excellent Transformers ??
Hello Thomas,Just a quick question: If your Klyne is working fine, why add another link in the chain?Francisco 
What about "Pro" vs. Audiophile ?????
Do not discard pro audio products from your choices. I have owned and currently own pro audio equipment in my system. You get more value for your money vs audiophile products.Regarding the above post rgarding musical reproduction, I agree. Create ... 
Good Value Component Video Cable?
Radio Shack is what I use (cooked on a Mobie). 
Voltage Regulators
My suggestion to you is to go to eBay and/or surplus outlets and look for something *industrial* rated...I have a ONEAC isolation transformer (220V in/ 110V out) in a small apartment. I unplug the stove when I want to use it. The difference in sla... 
How Piglet Feels
It's easy to find out if you're from the Caribbean. It's related to "Chona, la puerca asesina", a comic books character! Chona is a female killer piglet. There's even decals you can buy on stores... 
Power Cable or Power Conditioner?
I second the above. Get an A/V Solo and as soon as you can get the power amp out of there. I bought a Tice PC3 power cord for my power amp and the difference is HUGE! The A/V Solo is really good but it's definitely entry level. I use two isolation... 
Dialectric grease any thoughts
How about using silver grease for outlets? Would it be OK? 
Integrated Amp for Girlfriend?
Get her the Creek 4330R, a good power cord and a Highwire Wirewrap. Good enough is hard to beat... 
Monolithic PS1 HC1
Why not? It depends on the cartridge. I wouldn't really try to use anything with output below 0.9 mV, but that's my own personal cutoff point. I have a PS-1 with a modded 1200 and Ortofon X5. An internet buddy of mine has a Rega 25 w/Ortofon X5 an... 
Solid state amps under 1000
Don't forget Audio by Van Alstine...direct marketed, no dealer markups, solidly engineered. 
shielded cables & IC's or not?
If someone wants to try, Higwire has Wirewraps for interconnects. Buy an unshielded cable and experiment with the Wirewrap--then you'll know if shielding improves your particular interconnect. I plan to do this experiment with my Tice interconnects. 
Why Expensive power Cables when Romex behind Wall?
No flames--I read a post in the Asylum by Jon Risch where he says he suspects 50% of the sound in power cords is due to proper grip...