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Pass Labs XA- ".5" ???
I expect the new series will be not be available at the kinds of discount we have seen before. Pass seems to be revamping its U.S. profile:http://stereophile.com/news/050707pass/(I read on another thread that Peter has left the company.) 
May Day May Day
Record player installed on top of a Fisher receiver in a three piece system (2 speakers + receiver with record player installed in a cut out on top of it). The system was called the Fisher 105. I think the turntable (changer, actually) was an OEM ... 
What is this ARM?
I think Lloydc is right. Here is a link to info about the Pierre Lurne arm, including a link to an owner's manual (in French!):http://www.vinylengine.com/library_model.php?make=Audiomeca%20/%20Pierre%20Lurne&selected_model=Arm%202 
will the day come when?
No. Two trends are colliding: better hard copy formats like DVD-Audio, SACD, Blu-Ray, HD-DVD, and vinyl versus low res downloadable formats, like MP3. The low res formats will win popular volume, effectively beaching the hi res formats with fewer ... 
Wilson W/P 7 RESISTOR REPLACEMENT ??
My W/P 6s are Diamond Black (glossy black). 
speed of CD tray
Unlike more recent players, the SCD-1 is appallingly slow in its transport functions. The lid closes at a deliberate pace, then there is a hideously long wait while the disc loads and the laser scans for contents data. When initially launched, the... 
speed of CD tray
Will this work for my SCD-1? (Sorry) 
Acoustic Research M6 Holographic Image Series?
The Holographic Imaging Series was introduced by Acoustic Research during the 1990s. The M6 does appear to be the top of the line. Here's a link to a marketing brochure:http://www.classicspeakerpages.net/ar/AR-Holograms.pdf 
VPI Aries clicking sound...
Sometimes the pulley slips down on the motor shaft and begins to hit the motor face as it turns. Each hit generates a ticking sound. If so, just pull it up and tighten the allen set screw. 
I Need a Power Amp for my Studio Monitors
In my primary system, which is also a home theater, I'm using three Bryston 7B ST's for center and rear channel power. I used to use two of them for my main front speakers.I agree that they are good in the bass, but I haven't found them lacking in... 
HELP My whole system all powers up but NO SOUND
Have you checked the CD player? Maybe it has a mute switch or a volume control that somehow got turned down.Some CD players have inputs for signal from other sources (digital or analog), and they have a selector switch to choose between internal C... 
"Sound Bites" by Ken Kessler: anybody has it?
I bought and read this book last summer. At the time, it was a little difficult to find a copy, and I eventually got one from Music Direct. Currently, I believe its availability has improved -- I just saw it for sale on Amazon.It is an interesting... 
MIT Cable-Theory of Operation??
MIT Cables have been addressed by this forum in the past. Here is a thread where we have expressed numerous observations and opinions that may help answer some of your questions (although I would not say we all covered ourselves with glory):http:/... 
Question about VPI Power Line Conditioner
From the Owner's Manual for the VPI Power Line Conditioner: "SPECIAL FEATURE"The new PLC has a variable control on the center rear panel for adjusting the final output voltage to the turntable. Rotating the control clockwise till it stops will giv... 
Crank it up just once
Shadorne has a good point about distortion and blowing speakers.If your KRC2 drives your FPB300cx to clipping (which might be audible), your mids and tweeters are in danger. Also, if you can hear bass distortion, it could easily be caused by the w...