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    Center Stage2 "LS" Series Loudspeaker Feet

    Hi Joe...what is the minimum height of the 1.0? Might I be better off waiting for 0.8? Thanks, Steve
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    Center Stage2 "LS" Series Loudspeaker Feet

    Hi Joe, Question about the height of the 1.5 and 1.0. The Avalon cones are slightly under 1". The Stillpoint Ultra SS, which are now supporting the speaker is slightly over 1". My concern of how it will impact the audio, if I raise the Avalon and additional 1-3". Also, the Avalon is bottom...
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    Awaiting a re-built cartridge

    I received a rebuilt Koetsu Corsalstone with diamond cantilever this afternoon, after a two month wait. In it’s place I had remounted an Air Tight Supreme, which took a bit to tweak and get just right. The last 2-3 weeks have been extremely enjoyable...very musical experiences. Have any of you...
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    Degritter ultrasonic record cleaner

    Is softened water run through reverse osmosis acceptable to use on the Degritter?
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    Center Stage2 "LS" Series Loudspeaker Feet

    Hi Steve...the 7-8 days I could live with. Some have reported 21-30 days; would be try my endurance.
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    Center Stage2 "LS" Series Loudspeaker Feet

    Hi Joe...again, thanks for quick response. My electronics are all tubes, so I have concerns of the break-in period. Unlikely, the system will run for more than 3-4 hours per day. Does this foreseeably extend the break-in to 30-40 days? With a diminished enjoyment...and the Covid crap, 4-6...
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    Center Stage2 "LS" Series Loudspeaker Feet

    Hi Joe, Thanks for responding to my question. The Avalon Times use three footers, which I believe from your earlier posts suggest I continue with three Center Stage. Please let me know what the benefits of going to the 1.5 over the 1’s may be. Also, does the offer of a purchase of 5 still...
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    Center Stage2 "LS" Series Loudspeaker Feet

    Hi Joe, Curious about the break-in period. If, the speakers are relocated,, either for speaker adjustment or a residence move, will the Center Stages require a new break-in? Also, for Avalon Time speakers, do you suggest the 1.0 or 1.5? Thanks, Steve
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    ROCK Music Albums that had a Significant Impact in your Youth | Including some that you know are ..

    Preteen days most influential and most listened to: Jesus Christ Superstar....I must have played this original cast 1971 release, on my portable one piece console hundreds of times. Just blew me away. Beatles White Album...as overwhelming was Peppers, the White Album connected with greater...
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    Zero Distortion: Dalby Record Weight

    Anyone here other than Strapper have the opportunity to compare the Pirueta to the earlier models?
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    Zero Distortion: Dalby Record Weight

    I have the stubby shorter model. Purchased used about 4 years ago, replaced a Shun Mook and the Walker clamp...on a Walker Proscenium table. The benefits over the Shun Mook and Walker is, to me, unmistakable. The Walker, a bit too tight; the Shun a tad loose. So right in the middle rests the...
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    Who is the best person anywhere(UK USA Asia) to contact about Koetsu rebuild

    Melvin Ang was my most recent contact for rebuild of my Coralstone. This was back in Oct. 2019.
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    Walker Audio Proscenium

    I have had great success with the Walker table. It is one of the earliest tables...possibly one of the first 4 built. I purchased it several years ago from a family in upper Wisconsin. I have, since upgraded the tonearm and air compressor. I do not at all find the table on the dark side...
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    Preamps... nothing is perfect.

    I have been using a heavily modified Jadis JP 80 MC with the CAT JL-2 Black Path for nearly 4 years. It has the body I greatly appreciate in tube electronics along with excellent frequency extension and delineation. For my tastes and associated equipment this combination has been the best so far.
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    FS: Tripoint Troy (original version)

    Hi, Do you have any photos? Thanks, Steve
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    Anyone compare Stillpoints to Shun Mook Footers? Metal vs. Wood....

    Although, I would not use words as "killed", I have found the Dalby record weight/clamp more effective in my playback compared to the Shun. Greater density, a bit more delineation, and wonderful soundstage. I have one set of Dalby footers under the preamp, which compared to the SM and...
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    Anyone seriously audition CAT gear and decide against it? Anyone switch from CAT?

    I had my JL-2 updated to Black Path approximately 1.5 years ago. Drive tubes are all Telefunken, output tubes Kt-120's, and fuse swapped for Synergistic Black; drives Avalon Time speakers. The amp, along with the rest of the system has offered near equal clarity to OTL; frequency extension of...
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    How to contact Avalon Acoustics for support?

    Hi, Johnsonlwu, Please let me know how you decided to try inserting a resistor between the midrange contacts? Did you experiment with different values? Any risk of harming the driver? Thanks, Steve
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    I did it!!!!!!!! Avalon Isis

    Hi Marcus and Tom, I want to thank you for your responses. My ceiling height is only 7 feet. Width near 13' and about 32' of depth. But, much or the perimeter is lps and cd's, eating into room size and speaker-location flexibility. Did it take awhile to adapt to the overall size? Thanks...
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    I did it!!!!!!!! Avalon Isis

    Hi Tom, How is life with the Isis? Any room issue? I am considering moving from Diamonds, but have concerns about my smallish room. Thanks, Steve
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    Tripoint troy signature grounding device

    Hi Spiritofmusic, Thanks for sharing your experiences. Back in earlier comments, it was suggested that one must be cautious with where grounding cables are connected, but that, if done correctly, arguably may bring results similar to the grounding systems within this forum. The monies necessary...
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    Tripoint troy signature grounding device

    Hi Roger, I have run 4 & 6 gauge copper grounding wire to all my components. I began with grounding the phono stage and turntable/tone arm with very pleasing effect. Unfortunately, as I continued grounding the amp and preamp chassis' the system developed an overly analytical presentation...

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