raymonda

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Recommendations for a Analog to Digital Converter
Grace Design V3, Benchmark ADC, Mytek, Apogee Mini-Me. 
Views on Acoustic Signature Tables
Would you consider a Thorens TD 850 an Acoustic Signature?If so, I love mine. Best table I have owned, albeit, I have modded it greatly. 
Crown XLS 1500
I do have to keep the output gain on the 1500 at around noon in order to keep the noise down. Most likely due to the difference between consumer and pro input voltage. More output gain causes too much noise at low volumes. Note that the noise does... 
old AR XA with mods vs Rega RP1
By the way, the Audiomods arm is NOT a modified Rega.Yes it is, It is based off of and uses Rega parts. That does not take anything away from its performance or value, but rather it is just a fact. 
old AR XA with mods vs Rega RP1
AR hands down the winner by a mile. 
Any Love for the Pioneer PLX-1000 Yet?
Biggest falsehood ever in audio was Japanese DD/s were somehow inferior to Euro and American belt-drives.Hold on! It is much easier to make a good sounding belt drive than a good sounding direct drive. Many cheap and terrible sounding DD table wer... 
Which do you feel ...
Tommy Bolin, "Private Eyes". Great rock and excellent sound!!! 
KIND OF BLUE
Stay away from the new vinyl re-issue. I have purchased 3 copies in an attempt to get a clean one. The first had some crunchies on side two, the second had a bad tick....tick....tick on side two and the third the hole was off center creating a bad... 
Best amplifier for klipsch heresy 3 speakers.
I ran a modded GTA SE40 on a pair and it sounded great! 
Feedback on Monster Alpha 2 Cartridge
Other than they are extremely well regarded and sought after, I've never heard one.However, just because it is 27 years old doesn't mean that it doesn't compare today. I'm sure it does and it might well smoke many cartridges today However, that is... 
Thoughts on SHIIT Gungnar DAC
You might also consider the Matrix Mini i. Excellent value, great build and great sound. 
Headphone Adaptor for Power Amplifier?
It is called a Can Opener and is made by Flat Vinyl. I bought one last year. They are inexpensive and work. 
Well Tempered bearing old vs new
It is a 35.1 inch belt and readily available through many vendors. BTW, your belt is stretched out. 
Pono anyone?
I'm a Fioo X3 user because it sounds good and has a digital out. Yes it does DSD, can serve as a USB DAC uses SC's up to 128gig, is pocket size and, did I mention that it sounds good. Oh, and it cost around $140.00.The pono does not have a digital... 
Cleaning, polishing Speaker Cabinets ?
Paste wax finish just needs dusting cloth and light rub to bring back through shine. You can also apply another coat of paste wax if needed.