hilroy48

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Time for a new cartridge
My new Goldring Ethos SE cart was $2500. It is an amazing MC cart. Great detail and openness.  
???What's The LEAST Expensive "End Game"Amplifier You've Ever Heard???
I really enjoyed the Kinki EX-M1 I added the Sparkos OP amp kit to it, and was convinced it was my end game amp. Then my dealer sold me his Demo Sugden IA-4.  That Kinki is 250 Wpc, and $3500.00 CDN  
New Speaker cables.
I am really enjoying them. They bring out all the details and add a more romantic sound. I guess all in all they make me feel good, and I am engaging in the music.  
The End of My Search for a Power Conditioner
I have 2 systems, and a Saturn Audio 103 C conditioner on each unit. Total silence. Best money spent.  
Which power cord should you buy first
When I first started, I bought the Amp power cable first. As my system evolved, I Introduced a Saturn Audio 103C power conditioner, and an isolated 20 amp CCT. that power cord from the wall to the PC was critical. then everything plugged into the ... 
CD Player: Vintage or modern ones?
I have 2 systems, and have an Audiolab 9000CDT on both. Great transfer unit.  
Amp Stands - Wood or Stone
I know a few guys who have experimented with amp sand boxes, and said the sound completely tightened up. Basically a 3" wooden litter box for your amp filled with sand.  
Retip or try new
New Carts Have new Base materials, new coil windings etc. Depending how much you have invested into the table, a new cart may be the way to go? I bought a Marantz Table with a decent cart used for $1500.00 I invested $2000 in a new Audio mod serie... 
Dynaudio Evoke 20 vs. Totem Signature One vs. Acoustic Revival Adalante 3
Look at the PMC Twenty5 22i speakers. I bought a set for the basement, fill that room all without a lot of effort. I have a set of Dyn Emit 20's out in the garage, decent little speaker running them with a 200 watt amp. They sound decent out ther... 
Matthew Bond Audio speaker cables - observations
Madison Audio Lab was formed by a group of people with unique backgrounds, from audiophiles to audio professionals and including musicians and electrical engineers. One of the founders is Mr. Matthew Bond of Tara Labs. I have one set of Madison Au... 
Speaker wire impedance? Speaker impedance?
Open up your amp and have a look at the # 16 wire going from the board to the binding post, you will be disappointed. I was considering replacing that little assed wire with a #10 wire?  
Audiomods Is A Great Company
Did you get your tone arm? Any updates.  
Rega Planar 3 upgrades
I bought a Michael Lim aluminum sub platter and his Acrylic main platter. Also bought the white belt upgrade. I am running a Goldring Eroica XL MC Cart. Very happy with it. The P3 is in the basement on my second system. Paired with a Charisma Audi... 
Audiomods Is A Great Company
Jeff built My series 6 tonearm for my Marantz Table. All silver wiring. I am super satisfied with the arm, I have a Goldring Ethos SE cart on it, the sound it incredible. His stuff is worth the money and the wait.  
High end bookshelf speakers for Small room
PMC Twenty5 22i book shelf. They are an amazing speaker.