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How good are the Sony 9000es mods.?
I am thinking of getting my 9000 modded too. What level of mod gives the most bang for the buck? Are the Audiocom super regulators worth it? Anybody with a Modwright level 2 or 3 out there? Did you get the Bybee's? Are they any good? Does the 9000... 
Would you like to know about Dunlavy mods?
I agree wholeheartedly with Ehider. 
Bi wiring my Sara's
Luckily for you, you don't have to do anything at all. The Sara's are difficult to take apart and I wouldn't do it. Secondly, there is a version of the Sara called the Sara DMS that was made especially for bi-amping. They had no internal crossover... 
what is diff: Class "A", "A/B", and "B"
Amplifier Design Principles This section will detail design philosophies of amplifiers and the various classes of amplifiers applied in audio. For example: Class A - transistor amp conducts for the entire cycle of input signal, conduction angle 36... 
what is diff: Class "A", "A/B", and "B"
Sorry you guys didn't like my "power envelope" description. 
what is diff: Class "A", "A/B", and "B"
Class A is non-switching. It produces a full power envelope whether you are using it or not,that's why they get so hot.Class A/B runs in Class A during low power operation and then switches to Class B for more demanding power needs. Class B amps a... 
Getting mold or mildew off old record jackets
Wipe off as much as possible with a clean dry cloth and spray a FINE mist of Lysol on to the jacket from a distance, so as not to soak the jacket. Then let it air dry. The problem with mold and mildew is it keeps growing back if you don't kill it.... 
TO DAC OR NOT TO DAC?
According to Ed Meitner, using an outboard DAC increases jitter dramatically. He stated in an article online that the output interface circuit/cable/input interface circuit cause more jitter than any other cause, even the transport.In his opinion,... 
Transport for Second System
I've heard good things about the CAL transports. I see them in the Agon classifieds for around $250 regularly. 
SS amps. Why so much power?
Kind of like having a Corvette,it's nice to know you can do 165 if you need to? 
Your Opinions on HK Citation II, AR tube amp, more
Items of that age generally require some replacement/upgrading of small parts, especially capacitors, if you want to get the sound it was intended to produce. Capacitors are known to degrade over time. Likely to need a good cleaning of all connect... 
Amp shootout.....Tenor 75wi verses Berning ZH270
I believe that Mike was being genuine in his efforts to get a good shootout. He didn't have to do this and has nothing to gain. His system is better than most of us will ever hear. It is optimized for his Tenors, and you can't expect him to buy al... 
Try this simple DIY interconnect cable.
Sean, that is where I got the basic idea - Harvey "Dr. Gizmo" Rosenberg. 
Try this simple DIY interconnect cable.
Onhwy61, I tried the experiment first with just 2 wires, equal length, with no tubing or teflon tape just to see if I liked the sound. It seemed fine that way, and I noticed no RF problems. But, I was a little concerned about the fine wires hangin... 
1000 budget for speakers and integrated - HELP
If you don't go with the Berning, then go with the Naim Nait like Gumby said. That is a great amp.