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Does it make sense to retip vdH Grasshopper cartridge
What about using Stylast on the stylus? 
Tekton Double Impacts
Anyone in the Seattle area willing to let me audition the DI speakers?I am interested in the Encores.Thanks 
New Tweak --- Its Fantastic
I noticed when changing ICs or AC cords that the TC is scraped off part of the blade or connector, and it has been stated that reapplication is necessary. I am wondering if the curing process has to start over or does it just continue on?It was al... 
Parts for older Well Tempered tables
Hi Kevin,I have an older Classic from 1986 that I replaced the WT belt with one from Origin Live in UK. The belt is more robust and sounds great. It was recommended in another thread by a member. Total cost was about $35 with shipping a year ago.Rich 
Teo Game-Changer IC's - get on the bus!
Thanks meamblerrpw 
Teo Game-Changer IC's - get on the bus!
Which direction do the GC cable go, arrows to the source or from the source?Thanks 
Review: Michael Wolff Cables Silver/Gold/Carbon Interconnects Interconnect
Lou,Michael Wolff died about 8 years ago, company no longer in business. I have the ICs and a few power cords, very good quality cords. RPW 
Apogee Diva Ribbon Speakers - I need an amp
Henry tested his amps on his Scintillas, I am not sure why he does not list it on the specs.I have used the H20 S 250 on Wilson WATT/Puppy 5's . 
Apogee Diva Ribbon Speakers - I need an amp
H2O, was made for Apogee Scintillas. Can drive 2 ohm load with ease. 
Akiko Audio Tuning Sticks
I have the AC version, does just what the Six Moons review stated. Much better dimensionality and soundstage increase. I just bought a pair of the universal sticks to experiment with. Very easy to hear the difference in my system.Purchased from Ja... 
Wyred STP-SE : Break In Times
Audiotweak,What internal mods are you referring to?Thanks 
Still Looking for Amplifier Power cord
I have an H2O Class "D" amp and the best cords I have tried and owned are Kaplan HE and Triode Wire Labs 8 gauge. The Kaplan is warmer than the TWL, but both control bass very well. I use Watt/Puppies 5. 
H20 Revisited
I have had my S250S four years now without any problems. It is very sensitive to power cord and IC changes, actually I can hear any change I make quite easily.I recently aquired a tube preamp and like the sound much better than the SS pre I have. ... 
Review: Solitone Model X Interconnect
Excellent review of the X cables matching my own findings over the last year. I started with a set of Model one speaker cables and was so amazed at the performance of these entry level cables that I upgraded to the Model X IC and speaker cable. At... 
The Isolator: the latest rip-off?
I have had one on my Well Tempered arm with Grado Sonata for about six months now. I am very satisfied with it's performance, better low bass definition, less surface noise, better soundstaging. The price seems high, but the materials have to be m...