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interconnect choice
I am using Modwright gear, Burson Conductor DAC and VPI/Benz Micro vinyl setup. Last night I compared a 1m Wywires vs a Harmonic Technology Truth 2 and the Wywires was so much better. Priced out a 6m pair of Wywires and gulp, $2600.  Another optio... 
interconnect choice
Hmm  decisions: Synergistic Research Resolution Reference Interconnects or Cardas Neutral reference? 
interconnect choice
adg101, Yes I have a email into Dan. I love his stuff. He is a great person to deal with as well. Hard to believe the DIDs make that much difference. True that the LS100 is only am XLR connector and not true balance but I guess I should go XLR as ... 
interconnect choice
OK so I a bone head. My pre does have balanced out. So that is settled, I prefer to go XLR. Also FYI my WyWires are only 1M so thats why I can't use them anymore. Also what are the Daedalus DiDs  
interconnect choice
my pre is not balanced. he uses wywires. i use them between my dac and pre 
interconnect choice
I just rearranged my room and I had to place my amp close to the speakers so I am stating from scratch. A friend loaned me MIT MI 330 series two for the meantime. They sound ok but I have no basis for comparison. It was also suggested that I consi... 
Tube favorites for Modwright LS100?
Have 300 hrs on it now. Replaced the stock tubes with rca. Sounds much better 
Thinking about buying a different tube preamp...
Abuck. Sorry for your loss. I also bought an ls100. I would like to hear what your thoughts are on it. Mine came with the phono board. 
Tube favorites for Modwright LS100?
Stock: Tungsol, Shaugang. Yes, Dan did say 200-400 hrs. This unit is not new but a "demo". I have a feeling it was sitting for a while. I only have about 70-90 hrs on it. I guess I thought that since it was used previously it would only take a lig... 
Tube favorites for Modwright LS100?
My ls100 is harsh and bright but I am still breaking it in. I hope it smooths out 
suggestion for turntable upgrade
OK so I ended up purchasing a VPI Classic 2 with the on-the-fly VTA adjustment.looks like a well made unit and they are in NJ and I live in Y so if I need anything its close. 
suggestion for turntable upgrade
Kiko,to me the Scout and Wow Xl look similar. looks like it will cost about $4500 w/o cartridge 
suggestion for turntable upgrade
Acoustic signature looks like a VPI Scout. Does anyone know of the build quality of the Music Hall? 
suggestion for turntable upgrade
Dan, thanks for your recommendations. I have not seen a lot of turntable (in my price range) for sale. I am especially interested in the Xtension 10 and classic1 or mmc 9.1. That said, my option might be to keep my Linn and just add an external po... 
suggestion for turntable upgrade
Dctom, I have not heard a WT table. will consider. And schubert, which Pro-ject was that? Is that Arm at least equal/better to what I have now?