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Dallas Fort-Worth Phono Stage Shootout
Denton is where it will be.Nott Spacedeck and Spacearm Metal, Dynavector DV-20XH, Modified Jolida 302B, Merlin VSM-M, Ultimate Outlet, Juice Bar, Silvercat IC's, Vandenhul Teatrack Spk Wire.You're all welcome to come. 
what phono pre-amp to get?
Look on Hagerman Technology's website. They have a DIY tube pre-amp thats a joke to put together (easy)All I can say is there trumpet is WOW WOW WoW 
Looks like I'm trying the Hagerman Trumpet.
TWL,I think you will notice an astonishing improvement. The Trumpet has Bass that is thunderous. I can't think of any flaws.I'm using a Dynavector DV-20XH which is one of the Cartridges that Mr. Hagerman suggest. The match makes my herron Karat co... 
Looks like I'm trying the Hagerman Trumpet.
This is a bad ass Phono Pre-Amp guys.I am very glad that I didn't buy the supra now.So far the results are outstanding. I spent about an hour on VTA, 20 minutes on VTF, 10 minutes on Bias.This really is much better then the herron and I'm oly usin... 
very disappointed about my system setup
Get a tube phono pre-amp.Also check your VTA.I can't even listen to CD's anymore and I'm 25 years old and recovering from multi channel syndrome. 
SACD- my intial thoughts....
I had a SCD-333ES and although SACD was good on Blue In Orbit. I never found it better then my record player. I listened also to the 777ES for several hours.I was first a skeptic of tubes then of vinyl :>)Guess what sounds the best now after gi... 
Looks like I'm trying the Hagerman Trumpet.
Just got the trumpet today. I really like the way it looks. My amp should be here around weds.This is a great looking phono pre-amp. I will post back with the way it sounds soon. 
Nottingham Space Deck Table......
I still own it. It's achieved the goal of creating little desire for change.I also use the dynavector but I plan to change to the lyra helikon soon.The deck is quiet and best the Rega P25 substantially. 
I need to get suggestions on a high gain phono pre
I wasn't sure if it was a good idea to match the Herron to the Jolida because of the cost differences and to be honest I needed the money.But I do agree it was the best I've owned and allmost created goosebumps. I did not feel that it was vastly s... 
Llano products?
I had the Trinity 100 running Martin Logan Odyssey with shocking results. The amps are great. I regret ever selling mine. Honestly the Trinity was the second best amp I've ever heard behind the Berning ZH-270. 
Preamp Deal of the Century
Damn it!I had the Rogue 99 Magnum, Switched to a Belles 20A with a Herron Moving Coil Phono Stage.I prefer the Herron/Belles combo over the 99 mag with mag phono board.I had a LLANO amp paired with my Rogue 99 and then.....Damn it!I list the Merli... 
Amp upgrade recommendations
LLANO Trinity Series or the new amp at LLANO Designs.The best amp I've ever heard is the Berning ZH-270.I agree about the Synergy of a system also. I wish I'd never let go of my Rogue Mag LLANO Trinity Combo :(I suspect if you can get a demo amp o... 
Separate Phono Stage-Worth the $$ ?
Tube it!AES PH1 for fun???Pretty much a Cary.I've much prefered tubes phono stage to solid state.If an AES PH1 comes up I plan to buy it. I'm sure that I'm not alone on that one. Try tubes and let us know what you think :) 
Tube or SS for Sonus Faber Amati Homage
I've also heard the ZH270 on my own Merlin VSM-M. Unless you have a berning desire to spend more money you owe it to yourself to try it.Instead of questioning 30/40 maybe we should ask the others what amp they think is better and have they heard i... 
Need cartridge suggestions for Spacearm carbon
4yanx,When do you intend to post your review? I'm interested to hear what you think. What was your previous cartridge?Thanks,N-D