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Upgrade Tonearm for VPI Aries 3
I will upgrade my phone stage in a month .My next upgrade will be the turntable, not sure.I notice the azimuth has to be adjusted every week or two.The sss's are noticeable but I can get it correct with weight or azimuth. It seems like the arm doe... 
Coincident Dragon MK I vs MK II
David,Where did you get the AVVT 330b tube ?I would like to get a pair or if your set isn't to your liking I am interested in them.Regards,Bill 
Coincident Statement RC Preamp
Thank You Pap for the encouraging info.I didn't realize I could use a balance connection with the flick of a switch.As much as I like coincident products , I don't think I'll get their phono stage , too expensive .I will make certain that my phono... 
Coincident Statement RC Preamp
Charles ,What is SOTA ?Thanks for the info.Bill 
Coincident Statement RC Preamp
Essrand,I need three inputs counting Phono.I have a tuner and cd .I noticed this weekend the Line stage has only 2 inputs I'll call Israel later this week.I am wondering if the Phono stage is overkill , I don't need the line stage in the phono and... 
Coincident Statement RC Preamp
Hello Charles,Yes , I also have a Wavelength 300b .They are different but both are enjoyable.I am currently using the Frank's , It's amazing how powerful 8 watts can sound.When I get my income tax return I am thinking of getting Emission Lads 300b... 
Tubes for Canary 330 mkII mono's
Thank you for the detailed info Mechans, I'll look for the WGT's 
Tubes for Canary 330 mkII mono's
Thank you Peter and Mechans for the response.Mechans,Are you using Canary amps ? I don't know what you mean by "coin base " ?Do you mean a metal base ?I'll listen to the amps for 50 hrs and then post any questions.I like being closer to the stage,... 
Favorite 300B: Sophia vs KR
Gsm,I may also be interested in your tubes.If Charles doesn't want themI have a Wavelength Signature 300b NCE and also a Frankenstein mkII.You can email me at billb51@yahoo.com.Abill 
Any expereince with Coincident Frankenstein II Amp
Kevinmcd,I have the Frank's and Wavelength Triton nce ( new century edition ).I'm using Total Victory IV Loudspeakers.Both amps are very good,For the selling price of the Frank's there is nothing that I have listened to that can better it.If youha... 
Assistance with Coincident set-up
Montejay , forgot to mention, thank you for the post on the Dragon II amps.I don't think I can come up with the money for the Dragons but if I do come into some money I will get them.Who knows I may win the lottery.Regards,Abill 
Assistance with Coincident set-up
Thank You Jianming_pang for taking the time to post.Your info is very helpful.I'm not in any hurry to change anything.I like your suggestion to update to Coincidents new ShotGun Cables. Trying to save but it's almost impossible in this economy.I'm... 
Assistance with Coincident set-up
Here is an update of my situation with dynamics.I was listening to my system last week when the rectifier tube flashed (in my Cortese pre)and made a hell of pop . Fortunately I was getting records ready to play and I turned off the power immediate... 
Assistance with Coincident set-up
Charles1dad,Your offer is too kind, I live in New England, 60 miles north of Boston Ma., but thank you.Did you use any other premaps with your Coincident speakers before getting your CSL ?Is it a hassle having a manual dual volume control ?I'm not... 
Assistance with Coincident set-up
Maril555,I notice you have a Supratek Preamp,I assume the preamp is not a problem for your dynamics ?What would you recommend for an amp with more power ?Do you like the Linear A ?I always wondered how that amp would sound with my system.Thanks,