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Review: EXACTPOWER EP15A Tweak
Search for The Sound Steward and you'll find it. Tried to post his number here but mods rejected that. 
Review: EXACTPOWER EP15A Tweak
Search for The Sound Steward and you'll find it. Tried to post his number here but mods rejected that. 
Hi-Fi Bluetooth Music Receiver / Adaptor
Take a look at bluetooth/wireless options from Audioengine or Arcam. 
Review: EXACTPOWER EP15A Tweak
His phone number is available on his website. I've found he's responsive that way. If you can't find it PM me and i'll provide. 
Review: EXACTPOWER EP15A Tweak
His phone number is available on his website. I've found he's responsive that way. If you can't find it PM me and i'll provide. 
Sumiko Blackbird Hi vs Lo
Thanks for your advice! I think I might just stick with the current cart until I need something new. 
HEGEL - Is it really made in Norway ?
Manley goes so far as to use their US-based manufacturing status as a mantra: "Built in Chino, not China"It's used in advertising and printed on their boxes. 
Amp pairing for Sierra 2 bookshelves and Vtf-1 Mk2
I had the Sierra-2's in my office with a Rega Brio-r. It was a very musical combo I used for over a year. Hours and hours a day, non-fatiguing. I also owned a Mira 3 that I used with the same monitors when they were Sierra-1's (before the upgrade)... 
What is the best OTL out there?
how many OTL manufacturers are there currently in production? 
Joule Electra Amp Repair
Samhar, this was May of 2014. I was in their shop earlier this year and they were working on a pair of VZN-100 monoblocks as well. 
Joule Electra Amp Repair
If you're on the east coast, I from what I've read Signature Sound can help you. On the west coast, I successfully had a VZN-80 resurrected from a completely inoperable state by George Meyer AV.I should mention that nobody, not even The Service De... 
Tech needed for mod in Los Angeles or other.
2nd george meyer OR you could try Steve Hogan in orange county. he does a lot of custom mods for studios as well as repairs. 
Why are records still warped?
It's certainly factored into the cost of doing business. A standard royalty deduction of up to 20% (called "breakage fees") comes out of the artist's pocket. 
Tube amp to drive Dali ms5
If the Euphonias are like their other speaker lines, those 4 ohms might be very flat. I've heard the Helicon 400's (also listed as 4ohm) driven by 80 wpc tubes and I didn't think anything was lacking. 
Tubed Phono Preamp
I bought a used Manley Chinook with upgraded tubes from Vintage Tube Services for around $1750...sounds wonderful.