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classe dr 9 owners: please inform
Yes, the DR-8s & 9S were the best sounding Classe amps in that era. While it is "slightly" on-the-dark side; it does not sound like a solid-state amp especially when you play analog through it.I loved it so much that I kept it for 13 years bef... 
AMR new product - PH-77 phono stage
Hi allThks to everyone who commented, but is there anyone out there who has actually listened to the unit ?Thks in advance 
Classe DR-5
Yep, Dave43 - as far as I know, you are correct 
Classe DR-5
I used to use the DR6/DR9 combo as I felt it was a touch better than my friend's DR5/DR8.But, you definitely can't go wrong with the DR5 (at it's current going rate) as it is still a good preamp as compared to today's top preamps - not as transpar... 
How Much Is TOO MUCH for a Analog front End?
HI allI want to contribute my experience, but I always say - beauty is in the eyes of the beholder.Based on my experience, I must say that I agree that there is a great deal of difference - for the better - when you move from a 3k to 10k deck.I ha... 
Harmonics TU-800 EX Turntable mat.
Hi allI have the Boston Mat1 that is in use on top of my Kuzma Stabi Reference. I must say that I agree with Genesis168's analysis.The music came out very quiet, the harshness was gone. Not sure about the loss of details in my set-up, but for sure... 
Triplanar VII tonearm & Koetsu Jade Platinum cart.
Hi all Thks alot for your help, and keep them coming.If I did not respond to yr help with the results of whatever remedies that you recommended, it is be'cos I am constantly travelling and maybe I will have some time in the near future to try some... 
Triplanar VII tonearm & Koetsu Jade Platinum cart.
Hi DgadHow do you add mass to the Triplanar arm ? Any "special" DIY material ? Is it directly to the headshell or the arm tube (nearer the headshell) ?Also, I assume that once you add mass - need to add a heavy counter-weight or the reverse (use t... 
Triplanar VII tonearm & Koetsu Jade Platinum cart.
HI allWow !!! I thot that nobody would reply to my thread, but after 2 days - thks for ALL yr help.Sorry, if I did not participate interactively as I am based in Beijing, China - so the time zone is a little challenging to be actively discussing t...