neumannu87

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Stand out phono stages
The PS Audio GCPH is a great performer for the money. I performed some minor mods by encasing the toroidal transformer with a 1-1/2" strip of lead and gluing small strips of lead on any IC's and caps.Very quiet with my Audio Technica 33EV MC cart.... 
Bada Purer 3.3..any opinions or experience?
I received the Bada Purer 3.3se with the upgraded JAN 6189 tubes from Pacific Valve for about 2 weeks and this piece of gear is incredible! I previously had a Adcom GFP-750 with a Bryston 3BST (which were not bad) but this thing just trumps that c... 
Bada Purer 3.3..any opinions or experience?
I too am looking for some feedback. I've been all over the web, audio forums/publications, and have found very little. From an engineering standpoint, it looks like a giant killer for the $$. I'm saving up for either the dc-222 or the purer 3.3 (l... 
Budget single disc player-under $600
Check out the Yamaha DV-1800. It does SACD & DVD-Audio and can be had on Amazon for $79.99. It listed for $449 back in '07. 
Well recorded records ... what are your picks?
I recently picked up a mint "regular pressing" Sting: Dream of the Blue Turtles and after owning the CD for 20+ yrs, I was completely blown away. The 30th Anniversary of U2's "Joshua Tree" on 2-180g LP's. WOW!! Led Zep "Mothership" VERY GOOD!!Ther... 
Help in isolating a TT with spring suspension.
Hi Chris,I live in a 80yr old house, with creaky wood floors. I have had very good luck with using clean, "sandbox" sand (like you get at Lowe's) placed in 4 quart sized ziplock baggies, sandwiched between 2 3-4mm thick squares of cork. I can't sa... 
James Brown Live at the Apollo 180g
I don't have the original LP or CD, but the 180g reissue sounds fine (not great) meaning the vinyl is very quiet, but WOW the performance!!It seems like many of the reissue 180g LP's are good, but the inner sleeve packing just stinks and is really...