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    Clearaudio Innovation speed sensor and control card needs replacing !

    After 10 years my Clearaudio Innovation speed just went into overdrive.Has anyone had the speed sensor and control card replaced ? I have a feeling it will need to go back to Germany for replacement.I will strip it down after New Year for a clean and closer look.Cheers
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    Best match tonearm for Soundsmith Hyperion Mk2 cartridge

    Currently running a Clearaudio Master Innovation ,Graham Phatom 2 tonearm Clearaudio da Vinci V2.cart.Just purchased a Pass Labs XP 27 Phono . I have read good things about the XP27 with low output Moving Iron carts.I like the science behind the Soundsmith carts. So with the future purchase of a...
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    Moscow Hi-End Show 8-10 November 2019

    Moscow put on a couple of Shows a year.This one is stereo only and although not so big I found it enjoyable over 2 days..
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    China) Guangzhou AV Fair 2019 December 6-8.

    I went to this years Guangzhou AV Fair which was my 3 rd time.They have over 400 rooms spread over 2 hotels.Reason for going this year was Line Magnetic putting on a full display of there speakers and I wasn't disappointed...
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    Speaker cabinet finish?

    My woofer box is not as black as I would like.I would like to Have them the same black as the A22 Horn which sits on top.What would be the best finish as they will be home speakers .Will some finish affect sound? I am thinking Matt 2 pack car paint or piano black finish?
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    Heracles Power Amplifier (212 push-pull, mono)

    I got to listen to the prototype Heracles Power Amplifier which will soon go into production run of 10 pairs.With our low dollar expect to pay around $47,000 Au.On the factory floor there products are quality +......... Voted Best room of the Show at a earlier HIFI Show...
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    HIFISTAY Vibration Control & Accessories

    Here is a HIFI Rack product seen often at the HK hifi show.I couldnt get enough of the range of there products cut outs.I was quoted around $4000US pr level.. http://www.hifistay.com/
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    Playback Designs MPS-5 SACD Hardware Upgrade for 5-Series Products

    Has anyone here had the Playback Designs MPS-5 SACD Hardware Upgrade for 5-Series Products? Or have heard the results of this upgrade? Cheers Stump Upgrade This hardware upgrade replaces most of the clock generator circuitry on the digital board of the MPS-5 and MPD-5 products with new...
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    Clearaudio tonearm TT-5 tangential tonearm

    Looking at the Clearaudio Statement TT1 tangential tonearm there top of the range beautiful arm they have a new Clearaudio tonearm TT-5 which works the same at the Statement.Once I hear a few buyer reviews and know it works as stated without issues I will give it a try while saving for the CL...
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    Minus K Isolation Platform BM-8

    Minus K Isolation Platform BM-8 I have just been to a HIFI Show with the Minus K isolation table in action and was impressed in what it will do and would like one for my turntable.Apart from enabling you to listen to your music during an earthquake and the logic of minimizing vibration through...
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    Best of Linemagnetic 212 Tube Amps

    The 2 Amps below are in full production and the top of the line for Linemagnetic.Im going to the Guangzhou HIFI show 2016 to have a listen to there full range.If those Black Beauties sound as good as they look then Im getting a pair!!:p Does anyone have or heard either of the Mono Amps?? Stump...
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    FINITE ELEMENTE Pagode MR Wall

    I am looking at a nice wall stand for my turntable and like the look of the FINITE ELEMENTE Pagode MR Wall range.A friend just put one up and I'm liking the bigger model even more. Pagode Master Reference Wall 1120 http://www.finite-elemente.de/en/racks/pagode_mr_wall
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    Best player for SACD 5.1 and DVD-A 5.1 suround music?

    I run a Esoteric SA 60 for 5.1 music only.A Esoteric UX-1 LE would be a nice upgrade.Is anyone else playing music in 5.1? What would be considered the best player for this format????: Stump
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    STILLPOINTS - ULTRA 5 under a turntable

    I have just ordered 3x STILLPOINTS - ULTRA 5 to put under my Clearaudio Innovation.Anyone else using this combination.My only worry is I become addicted and put them under everything including my listen chair!:) Stump
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    Esoteric UX-1 V Esoteric SA60 for 5.1 Music

    I run a Esoteric SA 60 for 5.1 music only.I have a chance to buy a Esoteric UX-1 LE.Any surround sound music fans gone down this track with some opinions?What is the best player out there for SACD and DVD-A 5.1 Stump Esoteric SA 60 Arcam AVR 600 Vaf I-66s x5 Vaf PL sub x3

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