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Old 05-06-2014, 06:40 PM
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After a very enjoyable but tedious process of trying, buying, selling and sometimes returning the past couple of months, I am finally done. Just swapped out my black faceplate and handles on the Ref 110 so now the Ref 10/110 combo matches. Still need to find a smaller skinny stand that I can use for the Moon 310LP instead of the wood boxes shown in the photos. This is a must as the Ref 10 power supply puts off a lot of radiated noise and the cable from the turntable needs to be as far from it as possible, otherwise I get a low pitched buzzing. Otherwise, should be all set for a while. :-)



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Old 05-06-2014, 07:17 PM
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Bravo ~! Thank you for share.
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Old 05-06-2014, 08:55 PM
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Jason...looking great! Enjoy the new set up for many years to come. By the way, did you want the all silver look on the Ref 110. The original had the black handles with the silver face (which is what I have)? I was just curious if you asked for all silver or if they are now shipping an all silver faceplate because that's how the current range is. Thx
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Old 05-06-2014, 09:02 PM
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Congratulations on completing your system.

I think a better title for your thread would have been "All done...Finally...FOR NOW"!

We're never completely done.
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Old 05-06-2014, 09:14 PM
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Congratulations on completing your system. I think a better title for your thread would have been "All done...Finally...FOR NOW"! We're never completely done.
Very, very true.

I think Crack would be a cheaper (for sure) and less addictive (maybe) habit. ;-)
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Jason...looking great! Enjoy the new set up for many years to come. By the way, did you want the all silver look on the Ref 110. The original had the black handles with the silver face (which is what I have)? I was just curious if you asked for all silver or if they are now shipping an all silver faceplate because that's how the current range is. Thx
Hi cmalak. Thanks again!
I ordered the silver handles just so I have continuity with the Ref 10's aesthetics. I may end up doing a silver top/cover too. We'll see...
The faceplate and handles are each sold separately.
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Old 05-06-2014, 09:36 PM
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I like it ! Enjoy !
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Gorgeous system! Well done........for now that is.......

The difference between crack and stereos is that stereos won't kill you. Maybe your wife will, but the stereo won't.

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Old 05-06-2014, 10:28 PM
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Something to be said about keeping things simple and uncluttered. Very nice.
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Old 05-06-2014, 11:52 PM
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Oh my!
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