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Another Newbie, Another Help Thread
Hahahah been there,paid good coin for the Ortofon X5-mc (red) one night as you, few drinks, wiping the TT w a cheese cloth piece, too close to the head shell, small string of cheesecloth, barely caught the stylus, and (ping....) broke it off. Sent... 
Pass X150.5 or Odyssey Stratos monos?
Ask about the Kismets in khartago cases,should be not too bad. Hope you find what your looking for. Either the Pass or Odysseys are great amps! Happy fun time!the search/demo of new amps is always awesome!let us know what you choose and how you li... 
Pass X150.5 or Odyssey Stratos monos?
He will be there now, ready for your call. Give Klaus a call, he’s amazing to talk to.smart, honest, knowledgeable,  hit the website and call the 219 number.he is always happy to chat with audio lovers. 
Pass X150.5 or Odyssey Stratos monos?
Kismets can be put in the stratos cases for a great price reduction,or even the  khartago cases to save even more. Same amazing,amps in smaller cases,give Klaus a call, call between 9-11pm for best answer.tell him I sent you, or that you are inter... 
More Power or use subwoofer to boost bass for music
Their room is set up for best sound! Get a average sub and enjoy.no need to spend a lot. Newegg has An Energy sub for 112$ this weekend.great sub, better price! 
Decent preamp
Van alstineconrad Johnson et 3 or 5Way too many to list, a lot out there. Enjoy the ride! 
Pass X150.5 or Odyssey Stratos monos?
Too much bias. Kismet monos are top tier.pass labs are top tier. Read some of the kismet reviews. Read the Pass labs reviews. Make a choice. Enjoy.  Or if you want something which will drive anything, and sound amazing, try the Sanders Magtech. 
Pass X150.5 or Odyssey Stratos monos?
The Kismets range in price from 5500 in the top tier cases.to lower in different cases.its not the cases, it’s the guts and top tier parts, capacitors etc! Don’t want the best cases, get the top amps in smaller cases. Call Klaus and chat and hear ... 
Pass X150.5 or Odyssey Stratos monos?
Stable to 2 ohm or less. Almost doubles from 8, 4 and 2 ohm.   Read the reviews.    Read lots of reviews!real deal!research em’ enjoy the reading! 
Pass X150.5 or Odyssey Stratos monos?
I recommend the Kismet amps, they are in another world! Check out www.odysseyaudio.com.  The kismet amps are amazing, they as close as you can get to Symphonic Line amps. Bridged or not, they are amazing, gobs of current, and capacitors that are h... 
Pass X150.5 or Odyssey Stratos monos?
Odyssey Kismet monos! Read reviews, Kismet monos! Standard aStratos, are great amps, but when you go to Kismet level, you will hear a huge difference.pass amazing.... of course they are! Do read kismet reviews, and call and talk to Klaus!he is hon... 
Break in time that extends to months or maybe even years!!
@ebm  I agree.McCormack dna-750s’ pair have been upgraded to Teflon caps. Probably,not broken in yet.  They do have a much different sound from turn on- and the first hour, to leaving powered up for 24+ hours. I’m sure my last post delved into thi... 
How does the Phase Linear 400 compare?
The Carver line of amps were and still are amazing amplifiers.the bursting into flame scenario, is and will always be a somewhat scham, did a few, yes, but most were great power amps. Carver is iconic, always will be.hes is a true innovator, and a... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Gary Moore - live from London blue 2 180grm LP SET.    going to record to computer via audio lab 3.0then record to a Taiyo Yuden CD.  IMPORT TO ITUNES ,   Will have an amazing cooy on cd to play on steeeo! 
Carver 275 Crimson tube amp --- any feedback appreciated
Carver current amps are completely amazing!easy to bias, great warranty, hand wiring, no boards to flash out, and no fire hazard like sunfire, phase linear, etc. they are top tier amps made by one of audios royalty! If I had the scratch, the 350’s...