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Big, big room -- which 10-20k speakers?
Ngjockey, I'm pretty sure you can get into a set of Classic Audio T3s, without the field coil drivers, for under 20K/pr. I thought they were about $16K. 
Best Tube Amp/Preamp combination with Quad 2805s
Philipwu, now you see why the conflicts of these two paradigms has spawned the tube/transistors debate; yes, nearly all transistors are on the Voltage Paradigm, but not all- the Pass First Watt amps would be an example. The Quad has a pretty varia... 
Static electricity: Unique to Vinyl Systems?
If the previous preamp employed a poor grounding scheme that is all it would take. 
Woofers getting workout, but no bass
...this problem seems to be inherent in analog playback...There would be quite a few who would disagree, including myself. However this is IMO/IME a pitfall of improper setup! 
interconnnect for tri-planer arm?
Triplanar has a new wire for the arm FWIW. **Much** more supple than the old wire. 
Just how good is the Technics SL-1200?
Anyone with a 1200 should look at this site: http://www.mikenewaudio.com/bearing.phpThe link I posted is for the new bearing! Between that and the new platter I suspect this would make a really nice machine! 
Lazarus Audio any Schematics Anyone?
Hifigeek1, the phono section is nearly the same as the PAS-3. The line stage is different but very simple- just a 12AX7 with the first half direct-coupled to a cathode follower.There is regulation in the power supply. None that has anything to do ... 
Tannoy Westminster amp matching question.
The amp you want for these is definitely tube! However the efficiency is slightly on the low side as far as SETs go- but of course a lot depends on your room size and listening habits.My speakers (Classic Audio Loudspeakers model T-3.2) is about t... 
Static electricity: Unique to Vinyl Systems?
RFI generally does not make clicking sounds. It really sounded like it was a preamp problem, and you seem to have confirmed that. I think you had bad luck with two preamps that both had problems. RFI is often accompanied by hum and buzzing sounds ... 
Big, big room -- which 10-20k speakers?
Rtilden, Thanks for the comments.We have done 105 quite comfortably at shows (when things were working) and not been able to manage 95 db (when they weren't).Even though I rarely play the system that loud, I can comfortably play 115 db at home wit... 
Anyone listen to Zu Audio's Definition Mk3?
Spirit, If I were you I would not do any mods to anything without having first run the system that you set up. Simon did mention to me something about that cap mod, but it was in the context of dealing with cables and poor digital front ends. IOW ... 
My amp has no faults
That is a really nice quote! 
Differential Monoblocks with twin REL subs
Heck I would just hook it up and see if it works. If it seems OK when you power up the subs, maybe it is. If there is a problem it will tell you right away and you turn it off and see what you can do.Most subs that I have dealt with run right off ... 
Best Tube Amp/Preamp combination with Quad 2805s
Well, *I* prefer our amps, so you will have to take my preference with a grain of salt. 
Static electricity: Unique to Vinyl Systems?
Here in Minnesota, it can get pretty dry in the winter. But I never have pops from the turntable- ever.To me it sounds like a bad ground so let's try a few things and see if I am right.First, disconnect the tone arm cable from the preamp. Do you s...