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Phase inverting problem
Recording engineers are seldom the reason for high compression on recordings. It is usually the producer or artists that want there products to sound the loudest. Since the engineer is payed by the artist or producer he does what he is asked even ... 
Shindo Monbrison better a RedWine Isabella?
The Shindo equipment is supposed to be a synergistic match with the Devore speakers. I put a Shindo Auriges pre into my system and it was startling how musical and emotionally connecting my system is now . ASL Hurricanes driving Magnapan 1.6qr's. ... 
Phase inverting problem
Having been a recording engineer for many years we very carefully checked all wiring of microphones and consoles to be phase correct. But we are really talking here about keeping relative phase consistant. The absolute phase of the end product can... 
So what is the best speaker you have ever owned?
My current Magnapan 1.6qr'sAlso loved my Lowther Medallion II's and Wilson Watt Puppy 3's Alan 
Phase inverting problem
As Almarg said since the phono stage plays thru the line stage just reverse the leads on your speakers and both phono and cd will be in absolute phase. Get it 
Pitch changes with digital music???
Don't understand. Different songs in different keys maybe. A lot of digital artists now use pitch correction technology which could alter things. Individual tracks could be recorded at different times or locations with tuning different each time. ... 
Help with Speaker Selection
What don't you like about your speakers. Also what is your price range 
Phase inverting problem
Try comparing your line stage inverted or not inverted. You may not here a difference and then it would not be a problem. Many people cannot here absolute phase differences 
Amp suggestions for sofia's
A friend was using big Aragons on his Hyperion speakers. He then switch to a 100w Vac tube amp and says the bass is as deep and much tighter. You can't always listen to generalities such as tubes can't do bass. You have to audition the amp you are... 
Amp suggestions for sofia's
Audio Research tube amps on the Sofias sound really nice. I have always found that Wilson speakers sound better with tubes than solid state. I would also look at VTL and VACAlan 
Shindo Preamp - Home theater bypass
The answer to your question is no 
for best lp sound, Kondo or Shindo?
The sound of the Shindo preamps is closer to live music than anything I have ever heard. I have the entry level Shindo Augeres with a mm phonostage so you would need a stepup transformer for your cartridge but this preamp is stunning 
Tube favorites for Modwright LS100?
Try the new production Tung-Sol 6SN7-GTB at about $20 a tubeThey are really excellent. I am using them in ASL Hurricanes 
Maggies with Tubes?
I am currently driving my 1.6qr's with ASL Hurricanes. 100 watts in triode. I have also used a VTL ST-80 with 40 watts triode. Both sound outstanding with plenty of power. Those who say you can't drive Maggies with tubes simply do not know what th... 
Personal amp evolution
This may seem like a lot but is over 55 yearsDynaco ST-70Moscode 300Audio Research D115Cary 805Cary 2A3MiniwattKorneff 45Transcendent Sound single ended OTLOddesey KhartegoVTL ST-80Antique Sound Lab Hurricanes