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    Which impedance for Atlas?

    With the ASR Basis I ran the Atlas at 625. I recently purchased the Boulder 2008 phono and after some experimentation I’ve settled on 450 ohms. There is a lot of magic happening.
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    FS: ASR Basis Exclusiv phono preamplifier

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    FS: ASR Basis Exclusiv phono preamplifier

    This Stereophile “Class A” rated phono preamp has been a part of our record label’s reference system but now its time to find it a new home. Over the years there have been a number of versions of the Basis Exclusiv as the designer Freidrich Schaefer continued to make improvements. In 2008, the...
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    If you could have one album re-mastered what would it be?

    I think I have it as a SHM-SACD. Unbearable to listen to. Needs the Steven Wilson remix magic.
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    Boulder 1010 phono input

    Piero: I think both are wonderful preamps and frankly I could have been satisfied with the 1010 but I have a 2060 amp and I always wanted a 2010 to match. The 1010 is very fast and neutral. The 2010 simply gives you more - more of everything. I feel that the soundstage enlarged in depth...
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    What amplifiers work best with Rockports? What have you heard?

    I use a Boulder 2060 to drive a pair of Rockport Aquila. Its an exceptionally good match. I was told that Andy Payor recently switched to Boulder amplification.
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    Boulder 1010 phono input

    I agree. I demoed one for about 6 weeks. Superb phono stage. Dead quiet and very dynamic. I always have my eye out for a 2008 at a good price.
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    Boulder 1010 phono input

    Boulder customer service is outstanding. The noise level in the internal phono stage of the 1010 is normal. I've known Rich Maez since his days with Jeff Rowland. We had extensive conversations about this issue. Its a very good sounding but rather inflexible phono stage for what it is and...
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    Boulder 1010 phono input

    I used to have the 1010. The noise level from the phono section used to drive me crazy. It was below the noise floor of the music but I thought it was defective and sent it back to Boulder for a check up. I was told it was operating within normal parameters. My solution was to buy an outboard...
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    International Shipping

    TNT is now owned by Fedex. Been working with them on import and export for years. Never any issues. A little slower and cheaper but always smooth sailing.
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    International Shipping

    Sam I routinely work with all of them. Fedex, DHL, TNT and UPS all have turnkey solutions. DHL basically moves at one speed - fast. You will have your shipment in one or two days. Reliable and expensive. Fedex is pretty much the same story. TNT is fine. Definitely a cheaper option but...
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    Balanced Phono Stage with at least two inputs

    Roy I've used the ASR Basis Exclusiv for a number of years. I think its a strong performer and can easily recommend it (and I'm using an all Boulder system). I did have the Boulder 1008 on loan for about 6 weeks. It was very good but ultimately I preferred the ASR a bit more. I could have...
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    The ***Official*** Progressive Rock Thread

    Their new album came out yesterday. It smokes.
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    The ***Official*** Progressive Rock Thread

    I haven't listened to the Esoteric reissues (but we sell them!). In general I think Esoteric's mastering is mediocre at best. Typically I find their remasters to not be as good as previous versions.
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    Quality of today's LP pressings - are they really that good?

    I don't know of any distributor that won't accept returns of defective vinyl. I deal with them all.
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