tortilladc

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Speaker decision $3000-3500...help
I auditioned a bunch of speakers in that price range and settled on the Dali Mentor 6. They're an excellent all-around performer, easy to drive, and have a very classy design and furniture-grade finish. I have a sweet spot for female vocals and th... 
Good value for money speaker cables around $200
Kimber 8PR 
Is Joule-Electra still in business?
Good luck with that. I spoke with Simon and it was a rather dispiriting conversation. You may also try contacting Steven Leckrone at the Service Department. He's currently helping me restore a VZN-80. http://www.theservicedepartmentct.com/ 
Inexpensive USB DAC
I use a Cambridge Audio DacMagic Plus ($499) in my office system. Variety of connections, inputs, outputs and can be used as a preamp too. 
Am I damaging my turntable?
Thanks for the responses, folks! I figured it was a bad habit! 
Recommendation for audio rack?
+1 for Salamander. You can customize the the height for each shelf as well. 
Good cartridges for a Rega RP6?
I bought my RP6 with a sumiko blackbird cartridge. I love the combo. 
need cable upgrade advice for Dali Mentors
Thanks for your advice, guys. I ended up auditioning a set of Kimber 12TC, Nordost Blue Heaven, and Crimson Audio cables. Crimsons came out the winner despite the fact that I really wanted the 12TC to come out on top. 
Cars. What does the typical audiophile drive?
I drive a 1984 Mercedes 300CD turbodiesel. Can't beat the coupe. As it has only 325,000 miles on it, I'll be driving it a while. If money was no object, a 1970 Mercedes 280SL. CURVES! 
Sumiko Blackbird Cartridge
Would you mind telling us what cleaning procedure caused the damage? I have the same cartridge too!