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What power cord with your ARC AR VS 115?
I am a stickler for stock power cords. In fact I was disappointed when I learned Audio Research was installing IEC sockets since hard wired is a better connection and as far as I am concerned, the original power cord is the right power cord. Mike ... 
Preamp pairing with B&K ST-140
B&K Pro 5 or Pro 10 and you are guaranteed good sound. Anything else and you are taking a chance. 
What makes a Cd player a Great cd player
Audiofeil, Good point. 
What makes a Cd player a Great cd player
Ddan6815,"I actually find myself falling asleep listening"I guess you mean your system is boring now and it puts you to sleep. All kidding aside, many audiophiles have the same problem as you with saxophone recordings whether on CD or vinyl, but i... 
Speakers with many drivers...
The best sounding speaker I have owned with multiple drivers is the ESP Concert Grand. There is a nice pair of Concert Grands advertised on Audiogon. The original price was $40,000. 
What makes a Cd player a Great cd player
I agree with Grannyring,"A great CD player does not attack you with music, or hyper detail. Rather, it fills the room with pleasing music that is never hard on the ears and always draws you into the music."There is too much emphasis on resolution ... 
What makes a Cd player a Great cd player
Ddan6815, I think you answered your own question already. 
Looking for the Honda S2000 of turntables
Elizabeth, Isn't the counterpart to the Contour the Mercury Mistake? I was wondering if you have an opinion about the Technics compared to the Rega? 
New Preamp
If you are that old getting up off the couch to adjust the volume control might be the excercise you need. 
The Hub: History of Dynaco part 2
Thanks again Bill. This is always an interesting topic. I'm looking forward to part 3. This post really jogs my memory. I had an ST-70-C3. I sold it to a guy with ESL 57s. He said it was the best amp he ever used with the Quads. 
Looking for the Honda S2000 of turntables
Elizabeth, Check out KABUSA. They specialize in turntables and accessories. They have a great reputation. 
Looking for the Honda S2000 of turntables
Jfrech, You misunderstood, I said, "I would rather have something that's a little fussy and get the extra performance in both cars and stereo equipment." , but my recommendation is Technics. Technics has sold over 1,000,000 turntables, I think the... 
Conrad Johnson PV-14 background noise
Is it a hum or hiss? 
Looking for the Honda S2000 of turntables
Buy a Technics, it's the Honda of turntables. I would rather have something that's a little fussy and get the extra performance in both cars and stereo equipment.  
Audio Research LS2B: hissing noise from a channel
Another Audio Research component bites the dust. It will never be the same again unless you return it to Audio Research for repair.