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Overhang for Ortofon 2M Bronze on Rega RB301
Last night, I took the dust cover off my Technics for the first time during playback. I noticed less congestion in the lower mids, and an overall lower noise floor. Worth experimenting with this, IMO. 
Revelation tonearm cable - users
Do a search of the threads for Revelation Audio before you make a payment. 
life expectancy of a cdp?
Several users of the Audio Aero Prima with Philips transports report problems. I have read of no problems with the same player utilizing the Sony transport.It seems there is no completely reliable manufacturer.Anyone know who makes the laser assem... 
Warmed cleaning fluids
That Xielitchen...always thinking outside the box. 
Cayin A70T has bogus tube rectification?
But the guy that sold me the amp was all jazzed about the $125 Mullard 5AR4 that he had used with this amp. As far as I can tell, he wasted good money thinking that the Mullard had some sonic effect. Ttbolad That was my second thought after readin... 
Got Ginko Cloud 9 No Help
I recently installed a sandbox under my turntable, which replaced a Neuance platform. The sandbox was designed by Thom Mackris for use with his Galibier Design turntables, and I suspect it's similar to Sns's DIY sandboxes.The improvement was more ... 
Rega TT Dust Cover Vibration
After almost two years of resisting, tonight I removed the hinged dustcover from my turntable. I sensed less congestion in the lower mids, and a lower noise floor.Would this be consistent with playback with the dustcover removed, or is this wishfu... 
new speakers needed but which ones?????
Used Reference 3a MM de Capo-i, Merlin TSM, Green Mountain Audio Callisto, Silverline Audio Minuet, Totem Model 1 or Totem Arro all come to mind. 
Warmed cleaning fluids
After cleaning with warmed AIVS, and then steam cleaning with ultra pure water, would it be a good idea to do a triple rinse with ultra pure water?Maybe even followed by another steam? 
life expectancy of a cdp?
It depends on the laser assembly. Sony has a better record of reliability than does Philips, based on user reports I have read on this and other audio discussion boards. 
Cayin A70T has bogus tube rectification?
Which goes to my point about who can be trusted.It's a sad commentary about values in our present society. 
Cayin A70T has bogus tube rectification?
If what you say is true about the bogus tube rectification, then it's extremely disturbing.It's becoming difficult to trust anyone, or any company these days. 
Tube-friendly speakers
BTW it is not important that the impedance curve be flat. It **is** important that the impedance curve be high enough, once it gets above a certain level, it can vary quite a bit without ill effect.Atmasphere (Threads | Answers)Merlin speaker have... 
Tube-friendly speakers
Silverline speakersLak (System | Reviews | Threads | Answers)Not all models are tube friendly.I own Silverline Sonata III speakers. They have a wild impedance curve. I have tried VAC Musicbloc 160 and Atma-Sphere M-60 amps on them without success.... 
Steam cleaning records 2
The Perfection Steamer contained lead and had a box which, in California, was labelled with a lead warning.