Actually, to millionaires, these ARE toys. The system should work within a home setting; that is what it was built for. Wilson Audio can't and shouldn't expect their clientele to have studios built around their hifi systems (although the owners can well afford it). People want to listen to music...

I run my M6i with a pair of Focal 1008 Be stand mounts. They do well. You could look into Focal as an option too. 

It does look like Krell, not sure which models though.    The speakers look more like Wilson Grand Slamm X-1 or maybe the Alexandria X-2. The Grand Slamms have a separate box for each mid-woofer and the tweeter in between. In the Maxx, the tweeter and one of the mid-woofers share a box. In...

The pads might have something to do with it being that yours are 2 years old.    http://www.headfonia.com/what-happens-as-the-cushion-pads-ages/

When importing, just be prepared to be stung with VAT and breathe easy if you don't. I have bought audio gear imported into the UK, under the value of £500 and so far have been lucky.    I did note that when I got my DAC from Audio-GD, the box had been opened before, I should think by...

Although I have not myself done a century (because I haven't had the time to figure out a route), I say from experience that circa 120km by yourself with a 2kg bicycle lock + the usual necessities is fine. Another 40km wouldn't have killed me. I was using a backpack and riding a triathlon bike...

I don't think it's unreasonable to suspect that they have sour business ties. It happens.    The bigger players are from Europe, US and China; Japanese brands are becoming prohibitively expensive with the Yen to other currencies exchange rate. Also, herd mentality plays a big role in...

Quote: October is when he starts I believe. The chassis are being made now. I am thinking of putting my money down for one but will sit and think on making a choice this weekend. It's either this or a SAC Thailand Minute 300b for $2k. 

From the photos on some of their models, like the GM-70 and KT88, the wiring appears to be point to point. The EL34 appears to contain a pcb though. I didn't notice the pcb before and thought all of it was point to point wiring.    It is possible that because the lead time is quite long, a...

Any idea how the EL34 or maybe 300b compares to the likes of the Liquid Fire, DNA Stratus and Leben CS300?    I am considering putting my money down for the Minute 300b at the moment. Should take 5-6 weeks to build according to Kittipol. It'll be able to drive speakers too, which is a good...

Quote:   You shouldn't have a problem. But being that this is about 2 months old, how did it go?    At the risk of a minor hijack of the EL34, I was wondering, has anyone heard the Minute 300B? I am thinking of it because it also doubles up as a speaker amp. Thoughts anyone? 

I own both the HD800 and LCD-2, paired to the Zodiac DAC and a Violectric V200.    In terms of comfort, HD800 any day. I can wear the Senns for about 2 hours without noticing but the LCD-2s are only tolerated for about 20 minutes, maybe 30 at most.    I won't worry too much about...

I believe that fewer and fewer receivers have a phono input these days. As far as I know, some hifi amplifiers have phono inputs which will suffice for entry level TT rigs.    Also, I haven't heard the Technics 1200 but from what I read in various forums, it's a great buy and you can't...

I have heard good things about the RP1 too. Another option would be the Pro-Ject Debut III or the Genie.    A rough checklist of things for starting a rig are: Turntable + tone arm Cartridge Phono stage MM/MC (depending on which cartridge you have or want to upgrade to) Cleaning...

You should be fine. Don't worry about the budget possibly being high, if you have listened to it enough and like it I am sure it will be good for you. My first TT was the Rega P7. No regrets there. As for the cleaning goods, don't forget a stylus brush. I think ClearAudio sells a little box...