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    The Ortofon Verismo Has Arrived!!!

    The Ortofon Verismo has arrived. This cartridge is a real treat and as Ortofon is known for, the value of this cartridge is off the charts. For those of you not familiar, Ortofon is one of the oldest, if not the oldest, manufacturer of cartridges there is. They have been doing it at an extreme...
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    darTZeel CTH-8550 MK II Reviewed - Hi-Fi+

    For those interested, here is a link to a review of the darTZeel CTH-8550 MKII from Hi-Fi+ magazine: https://www.hifiplus.com/articles/dartzeel-cth-8550-integrated-amplifier/ Enjoy!
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    darTZeel NHB-108 Model 2 - The Best Stereo Amplifier In The World Just Got Way Better!

    The King is dead, long live the King. Originally introduced near the turn of the century, the darTZeel NHB-108 had long been considered by many as the finest sounding amplifier ever made. I know I did. The caveat had always been that you have to play by darTZeel's rules. One of the reasons the...
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    For Sale: Durand Tonearms Telos Reference Tonearm - HUGE DISCOUNT!!!

    The Durand Tonearms Telos is the finest tonearm I have ever owned or heard. This is a second Telos that I own and no longer need. Since it was used as a second arm, it has seen very light use. It is in excellent condition and comes with all the original packaging, tools, etc. The current...
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    SOLD: darTZeel NHB-108 Model B Reference Stereo Amplifier - Latest and Greatest!

    This is simply the finest stereo amplifier on the planet. It was the Stereophile “Product Of The Year” and deservedly so. It can best be described as giving the best characteristic that one hears with tubes and with solid state. It is natural and at the same time commanding. When the best is...
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    FOR SALE: Herzan (Table Stable) TS-140 Active Vibration Control Table

    This Herzan (Table Stable) TS-140 is in excellent working condition and very good cosmetic condition. It does have some small scratches on the top plate, but once a component sits on it, it is hard to see. These have been raved about and largely called the best vibration control by many here...
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    FOR SALE: Furutech - DF-2 LP Flattener - Brand New in Unopened Box

    This is a brand new, unopened Furutech DF-2 LP Flattener that we are offering for a huge discount. We have another one that I use and it is incredibly effective, they work great. The retail price is $3,100.00 you can buy it for 1950 plus shipping and insurance. ---WEBSITE INFO--- This is the...
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    For Sale - Studer A80 RC MK II 1/2" 2 Track Reference Tape Machine - The Best!

    The Studer A80 RC MK II is a real professional tape machine that has likely recorded your favorite artists and albums. Unlike smaller consumer units, these workhorses were built to record and playback at the highest level. None of the smaller consumer units can come close, no matter the price...
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    Evolution Acoustics MMThree Wins 2016 Stereo Sound "Best Sound In Show"

    Our Asian distributor, Tommy Ho of Shanghai Li Min Audio, just informed me that Stereo Sound, the most popular and prestigious magazine in Japan awarded our MMThree loudspeakers, Best Sound At the Shanghai Audio Show - High End Loudspeakers. Here are some photos...
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    Wave Kinetics NVS Reference Turntable Review on Positive Feedback

    David Robinson just published about his 5 year experience with the Wave Kinetics NVS Reference Turntable and the Durand Tonearm Telos. It can be read here...
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    Wave Kinetics Records - Debussy's Preludes performed by Ilya Itin Gets Reviewed

    I just received a link of a wonderful review of Ilya Itin's stunning performances of Debussy's Preludes Book I and Book II on Wave Kinetics Records by Dr. David Robinson of Positive Feedback Online...
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    California Dreaming - Audio At It's Best!

    Portland, Oregon - May 2016 Blue Light Audio, the North American Distributor for darTZeel, Evolution Acoustics and Wave Kinetics, will team up with Alma Music and Audio, San Diego's most innovative audio dealer, to present some incredible World Premiers at the upcoming T.H.E. Show in Newport...
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    FOR SALE: Airtight DF-01 Record Flattener - Barely Used!

    I have for sale a barely used Airtight DF-01 Record Flattener ($2,100.00 Retail). It is in excellent condition. Only 6 records were ever used with it. It is built like a tank and worked incredible well with even the worst warped records I had. I am offering it for only 1375 plus shipping...
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    FOR SALE: Ortofon MC-A95 Cartridge - Brand New!

    This is a brand new, never used Ortofon MC-A95 cartridge(Retail $6,500.00). This is a limited production 95th Anniversary cartridge of only 500. They are raved about and better most cartridges twice their price. I am offering it for a quick sale for $4550. ---WEBSITE INFO--- Improving on...
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    FOR SALE: Evolution Acoustics MicroOne Loudspeakers with Stands - Brand New In Crates

    A customer who ordered 3 pairs of our Evolution Acoustics MicroOne Loudspeakers with integrated stands for use in a 7.1 system has decided to not build his home theater at this time. He asked that I find a buyer and is willing to take a large loss. Your gain! These are new and unopened and will...
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    FOR SALE: Tri-Planar MK. VII UII Silver Tonearm with 1.5m RCA Cable

    Here is a one owner mint condition Tri-Planar MK. VII UII Silver tonearm with a captive 1.5m cable terminated with RCAs (Retail $6,400.00). I am willing to sell it for $3400 plus shipping. ---WEBSITE INFO--- The arm creates a musical sound stage unmatched by any other. It has been described as...
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    FOR SALE: Dan D'Agostino Master Power Classic Stereo Amplifier - Like Brand New!

    This Dan D'Agostino Master Power Classic Stereo Amplifier ($12,000.00 Retail) is a mint customer trade in with around 150 Hours. You can buy it at a fraction of the price for 7950 plus shipping. --- WEBSITE INFO --- The Classic Stereo is the most cost-effective way to experience the...
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    Where can I find...

    a replacement cartridge or stylus for a Dual 78 / 33? Here is what it looks like and any help would be greatly appreciated:
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    FOR SALE: Dan D'Agostino Master Power Classic Stereo Amplifier - Like Brand New!

    This Dan D'Agostino Master Power Classic Stereo Amplifier ($12,000.00 Retail) is a mint customer trade in with around 150 Hours. You can buy it at a fraction of the price for 8400 plus shipping. --- WEBSITE INFO --- The Classic Stereo is the most cost-effective way to experience the...
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    FOR SALE: Manley Labs Steelhead v2 Reference Phono

    <BR><BR> This is a one owner Manley Steelhead v2 (Retail $8,000.00) that I am offering for sale in great condition and with superior performance for only 5250! This beautiful phono preamplifier has the ability to make adjustments to load and capacity (on the fly) and is suitable for any...
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    The New NHB-18NS' Have Landed!

    The first wave of new NHB-18NS preamps have landed in North America and have already departed to their patiently awaiting owners. They are absolutely beautiful looking and the sound, to my ears, is unsurpassed. Those who have received them have all talked about how much of an improvement...
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    Analogy Records - More tape availability!

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    For Sale: Playback Designs IPS-3 Amplifier / Preamplifier / DSD 2X DAC In One Box!

    I am selling my personal and barely used Playback Designs IPS-3 Integrated Amplifier / Preamplifier / DSD 2X DAC. This one box marvel will amaze you. ------------------------------- INTEGRATION The Playback Designs Integrated Playback System 3, also known as IPS-3, is three...
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    For Sale: Playback Designs MPS-5 SACD / CD Player with USB-XII Box

    For sale is my personal Playback Designs MPS-5 SACD / CD Player demo. The retail price is $17,000.00 and I am willing to let it go for 8900 plus shipping. It is in great condition and comes with original packaging. Call me if you have any questions at (503) 221-0465. Personal check, cashier's...
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    T.H.E. Show - Newport Beach 2015

    May 29th – May 31st, 2015: T.H.E. Show at Newport Beach is here again and this year we will be exhibiting in three rooms at the Hotel Irvine: QUAIL HILL ROOM: The Audio Association, Los Angeles’ premier source for audio equipment, will be exhibiting in The Quail Hill Room. The Audio...
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    For Sale: Dynavector XV-1S MC Cartridge - Never Used Since Re-tip by Dynavector!

    I have a one owner, newly re-tipped, like new condition Dynavector XV-1S (Retail $5,450.00) MC phono cartridge for sale for only 3300. The serial number is 51726 and it was recently re-tipped by Dynavector. The Dynavector XV-1S is one of the most well balanced and musical cartridges you will...
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    Evolution Acoustics MMMicroOne Wins 2014 Stereomojo Maximum Mojo Award

    -2014 BEST SMALL SPEAKER- This is the second Evolution Acoustics speaker we have reviewed. The first, the MMMiniTwo, set a pretty high bar. Of it we said, “The Evolution Acoustics MMMiniTwo time after time, without fail, through thousands of different musical selections across every musical...
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    Analogue Productions - Duke Ellington's Masterpieces

    I can count on one hand how many times I have been moved so much that I just had to post a suggestion / review of a recording. I generally keep them to myself and leave the reviews for others. This is one of those times, I just have to share. I sat down to listen with friends and Analogue...
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    MMTwo Exact Pictures

    I have been getting a lot of people requesting that we post in home pictures of the MMTwo or MMThree EXACTs. We just delivered another set of EXACT modules to an existing MMTwo owner who was kind enough to send these photos. The only things that had to be done were the un-crating of the modules...

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