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Hi Spencer,
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Are the MXe woofer upgrades being done by Bobby ?
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Do you have any intial reactions ?
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Rgds,
Larry
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cello April 01, 2007 08:47

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Spencer,
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Keep your eyes open on Audiogon for a used BMI Whale Supreme (not a regular whale).
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They are terrific and when they come up, you should be able to get one for between $ 350.00 and $ 450.00.
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Rgds,
Larry
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cello October 19, 2006 08:51

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Spencer,
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Glad to hear that you rid your system of the RFI issue.
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How do you like the ZYX Airy3 cartridge now that you have had some time with it? Why did you decide to get the higher 0.48mv out put in lieu of the lower output ?
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Is the Atmasphere a large upgrade over the Berning ?
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Rgds,
Larry
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cello August 10, 2006 15:15

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Spencer,
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Good luck with the major changes. I am be interested to hear how different the Atmaspheres will sound as compared to the Berning with the Merlins.
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Rgds,
Larry
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cello May 28, 2006 08:18

Spencer,
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Have you tried Versalab Red Rollers on your IC's to help lessen the RFI problems ? If not, it is well worth the trouble.
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Rgds,
Larry
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cello May 20, 2006 08:39

Spencer,
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Congratulations on the new room. It looks, and I'll bet, it sounds great.
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I would suggest that you experiment by laying a piece of padding over your existing carpet and try a few comparative listenings on the same pieces of music with and without the padding. You might get some nice improvement or possibly over dampen the room, but you won't know until you try.
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Definitely, try to get a set of Symposium Roller Blocks to put under your Berning ZH-270. I can tell you from experience that it will definitely be a nice plus and at a bargain price. If you can't find a set easily, I can loan a set to you.
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Best Regards,
Larry
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cello January 29, 2006 15:29

Spencer,
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Thanks for sharing on the ESST. I have heard that it takes quite a few hours to break in, so you may get more from the treatments as time goes by.
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I have had a jar of the regular SST sitting and just waiting for me to stop adding and swapping things before playing with the SST but, I have continued to make changes. Now I am thinking of trying to swap the SST for the ESST (based on Rushton's favorable comments).
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I am looking forward to hearing your final analysis and I will certainly share my results when I finally get around to applying the ESST in my system.
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I recently got a pair of ZH-270's (to use as mono-blocks) and am in the process of breaking them in.
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Enjoy the Holidays.
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Best Rgds,
Larry
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cello December 24, 2005 09:26

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Spencer,
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Are you considering working with Rives for the room treatments ?
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Looking forward to hearing your comments on the results of applying the Walker Audio Extreme SST.
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Rgds,
Larry
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cello December 16, 2005 20:10

Hi Spencer,
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If you don't already own the Cardas Frequency Sweep LP, do get one. The burn in side is great for breaking in your cartridge, and I think you will be quite pleasantly surprised what the Frequency Sweep should do for the sonics if you use it after you have "finished" breaking in the cartridge.
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I had forgotten about running the Cardas Frequency Sweep LP on my system since the last time I used it this past December. Three weeks ago a friend and I did about an hour and a half of listening (system had been on and warmed up for 3 days prior to the listening session). We then ran the Frequency Sweep and went back and listened to the same recordings again and were absolutely floored with the improvement in all aspects of the sound.
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The Cardas record costs around $ 30.00 and is worth ten times that (easily). If you try it, let me know how it does for your system.
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Congratulations on how your system has come along and it's great to hear that you are so happy with the front end.
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Rgds,
Larry
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cello July 15, 2005 22:16

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Hi Spencer,
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Congratulations on getting the Airy3. Did you get the copper or silver coils ?
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How many hours do you have on it and how do you like it ?
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Rgds,
Larry
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cello July 14, 2005 17:15

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Spencer,
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Have you decided what TT you will get to replace the Spacedeck ?
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Rgds,
Larry
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cello March 29, 2005 16:26

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Spencer,
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Before you crack open the Airy3, reconsider, spend the extra bucks and get a UNIverse. It will be one of the best decisions you have made to date.
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I have heard the Airy2, Airy3 and UNIverse on my own system for a full weekend on the same arm (Graham 2.2) and a Teres 340. All 3 are great cartridges, but the UNIverse is leagues better than the Airy3. I know the invitations have been mailed out for the wedding on the Airy3, but don't miss out on the UNIverse, it is just staggeringly good.
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I have yet to meet someone that has heard the UNIverse that thought they had heard a better cartridge. It is that wonderful.
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Write to me offline and I will be happy to speak with you by phone.
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cello January 25, 2005 22:00