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    Introducing the All-new Center Stage Ultra TT Feet for Turntables and Center Stage Ultra TD Feet for Tape Decks

    So do the new Ultra TCs replace the older 2Ms? Can the TDs be used on any electronic equipment like say a CDP, and sound better on them than the TCs?
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    Vishay Z-Foil vs Audio Note Non-Magnetic Resistors

    I recently tried the Audio Note Niobium 1W resistors in my preamp. I put them in the inputs of the signal path, before the gain stage, in place of TX 2575 (naked Vishay Z-foils). I'm a big fan of the Z-foils, but using too many is a little bit too much of a good thing. Over time, I noticed the...
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    Luxman's new D-10X flagship sacd player

    I bought a D-10X and it's burned in now for 350 hours or so. It's a really special component, almost magical at times. The purity of tone and its rendering of a sense of presence are it's 2 outstanding qualities. Yes, there are oodles of leading edge details that support the feeling of "being...
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    Vacuum Record Cleaning

    tima: I just wanted to thank you again for all the countless hours of research and experimentation work you've done, and shared, on cleaning records. This information has been a wonderful gift to me and to anyone who cares about great sound, and preserving their record collection!
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    Best capacitors for power amps...

    Good choice. Like others have suggested, I'd stick with original replacements. As Marty says, ratings of +/- 20% are typical. I'm not sure I'd replace the cabling if you liked how it sounded originally. I have an hybrid amp with a 160,000 uF BG power supply - it's sublime. However, even if...
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    The Greatest Rachmaninoff 3rd of all time?

    Thank you , Marty. I haven't listened to much classical music lately, but this brought me to tears. I watched it because I'll be seeing Yuja Wang this week in Philadelphia and wanted to hear Rachmaninoff. This will be interesting.
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    Any cyclists here?

    I am very glad you are well again. Count your blessings and be happy you missed that one. A fasciotomy is NOT fun. Thanks for the beautiful pics!
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    Grand Prix Audio Monaco 3.0 turntable

    I was talking about speed variation in general terms, but it was a hard left turn to be sure. Back to our regularly scheduled program!
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    Vishay Z-Foil vs Audio Note Non-Magnetic Resistors

    Having a large channel volume difference will have an obvious fix if you have patience and diagnose systematically. It's worth learning these skills. Take the advice already offered and then go to the tech. Find out what gets fixed and what may have caused it so you can deal with it if it...
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    Grand Prix Audio Monaco 3.0 turntable

    I'll say! For example, with a room temperature ranging in low 70s, and a warm-up of about an hour, my TW Acustic Raven Anniversary with 3-motor pod has a typical speed variation of +/- .003 revolutions at 33.333 over 30 seconds as measured by the Phoenix Engineering Road Runner tach. I think...
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    Lamm LL1 Signature - how good?

    Part of the difference in sound between the two is also due to the REF40s SED Winged "C" versus the Ref 10s Sovtek 6550WE power supply tubes.
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    SA-9 Transformer Replacement

    Here is the PDF specification documentation from Plitron on the 120V Toroidal transformer for the NP220.
  13. Barry

    IsoAcoustic Speaker Isolators Vs Speaker Spikes / Component Isolators Vs Premium Products Like Critical Mass Systems

    May have to try these. After more than 5 months, my dealer has had no luck getting Center Stage loudspeaker feet from distributor.
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    Pass XP-20 DB-25 Umbilical upgrade: Has anyone any suggestions on how much of a difference and what brand?

    The XP-20 I owned had the lowest noise of any preamp I ever heard by a wide margin - really great listening at low volumes. I'll be interested in what you learn, Steve!
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    Pass XP-20 DB-25 Umbilical upgrade: Has anyone any suggestions on how much of a difference and what brand?

    Add my name to your list of those that find the Tabulus Argentus DB-25 cables a great upgrade. I bought a pair of the 2 meter cables for my Pass Labs XVR-1 3way active crossover (2 power supplies). The XO has been powered up continuously for 6 weeks, and I have maybe 75 hours of active...
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