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July 16, 2015, 10:58 PM
Thread: What the ?? NBS Butterfly
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Re: What the ?? NBS Butterfly
I know nothing about their speakers, pre's ect. Seems like back in the late 90's NBS were the cables to have. I have no experience with them but my sense is....they are a long dead brand with nothing...
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July 6, 2015, 10:13 PM
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Re: Is asking for discount pricing disgraceful?
I never pay full price. There is always room when bought through a retailer.
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July 6, 2015, 12:22 PM
Thread: Balanced phono stages: input to output
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Re: Balanced phono stages: input to output
No on XP-25...se only
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July 4, 2015, 10:35 PM
Thread: Doshi Tape Pre
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Re: Doshi Tape Pre
For an external pre..Doshi is the way to go.
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July 4, 2015, 02:08 PM
Thread: Balanced phono stages: input to output
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Re: Balanced phono stages: input to output
SE...have no real interest doing balanced phono cable and my phono pre does not accept balanced xlr input.
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July 2, 2015, 10:48 PM
Thread: Full set of ... Siltech Triple Crown
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Re: Full set of ... Siltech Triple Crown
Nope...7 days only...
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July 2, 2015, 10:46 PM
Thread: What would you reply to this offer
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Re: What would you reply to this offer
Try a Graham Elite....amazing arm and you can get extra arm wands for easy switches to different carts. That said I feel multiple arms are overrated....you only have one best arm, so what is the...
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July 2, 2015, 10:39 PM
Thread: Full set of ... Siltech Triple Crown
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Re: Full set of ... Siltech Triple Crown
Looks like that cable set costs more than the stereo itself. I have to admit, wish I could justify them. I am sure I would like the results.
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June 30, 2015, 12:51 AM
Thread: What Vinyl Do You Have On The Table?
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Re: What Vinyl Do You Have On The Table?
Very sad...I just ordered the recently released The Yes Album in 45 rpm in his honor.
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June 29, 2015, 10:20 AM
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Re: It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of Chris Squire
Too bad he will never get to see Yes get into The R&R Hall of fame (hopefully). RIP Chris.
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June 29, 2015, 02:25 AM
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Re: Where do you put your best cables--- Front or Back???
Full loom of one brand/model is best in the signal path.
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June 20, 2015, 09:57 PM
Thread: Charleston Tragedy
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Re: Charleston Tragedy
Banning guns won't do a thing...there are 100's of millions in the U.S. Laws never stopped a criminal from getting a gun. People who chose to do so have the right to own a gun for protection, hunting...
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May 27, 2015, 11:27 AM
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Re: Vinyl [unscrupulously] cut from CD masters
Buy music that you know was originally mastered and recorded on tape....older stuff. No guarantee, but if you buy from known reissue labels, they will be true analog the majority of the time. You can...
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May 25, 2015, 05:09 PM
Thread: Elrog Tubes
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Re: Elrog Tubes
Takatsuki TA-300B's are another great alternative. Use them in my phono pre power supply. $1500.00/pair
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May 24, 2015, 01:01 PM
Thread: Does SRA matter with a mono cartridge?
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Re: Does SRA matter with a mono cartridge?
I posted that assuming conical and spherical stylus profiles mean the same thing.
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May 24, 2015, 11:53 AM
Thread: Does SRA matter with a mono cartridge?
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Re: Does SRA matter with a mono cartridge?
I would keep it close to level. Raising the arm a whole inch makes no sense.
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May 17, 2015, 08:46 AM
Thread: Record cleaning machines
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Re: Record cleaning machines
I wont add anything to the KL water tank, however for every first clean, I manually scrub the record with an enzymatic solution, dry it off and put in the machine. That removes any oily substances....
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May 13, 2015, 08:40 AM
Thread: What Vinyl Do You Have On The Table?
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Re: What Vinyl Do You Have On The Table?
cant seem to find that title anywhere...
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May 12, 2015, 08:42 PM
Thread: What are you listening to tonight ?
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Re: What are you listening to tonight ?
I was pretty much that way for years, then I started listening to jazz and classical...now the split is 33% Rock/Blues/classic pop, 33% Classic Jazz standards and 33% classical from the golden...
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May 12, 2015, 03:06 PM
Thread: Nordost Odin 2
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Re: Nordost Odin 2
It's all system and room dependent. Odin is not tipped up in my system at all. The amount of gold Siltech uses is minimal. It is there to fill in/smooth out the grain in the silver wire. Odin silver...
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May 11, 2015, 05:19 PM
Thread: Nordost Odin 2
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Re: Nordost Odin 2
I think an upgrade for me to trade in my full Odin 1 loom with be north of $70k....No thanks..
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May 9, 2015, 01:18 PM
Thread: Sarah McLachlan
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Re: Sarah McLachlan
Solace is not mastered digital. I believe this has been discussed before on another forum.
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May 1, 2015, 08:34 AM
Thread: Nordost Odin 2
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Re: Nordost Odin 2
I still consider Odin one connectors flagship...good enough for me.
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April 30, 2015, 11:08 PM
Thread: Bucket List
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Re: Bucket List
I had my first one at the age of 52 last year. The procedure is the easiest part...the fast and cleanse...not so much. Hope you checked out well.
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April 30, 2015, 02:13 PM
Thread: Nordost Odin 2
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Re: Nordost Odin 2
I'm sticking with Odin one....no need for the Holo plug and the obscene added cost as if Odin 1 was not obscene enough...
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