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Advice on phono pre
Need to upgrade my system info. Have a ref 3 preamp now. Would be interested in the sim power supply but can't get one to listen to as I'm rather far from a dealer. 
Amp recommendation for Magnepan 3.7's?
Second the Magtech....The speakers are just power sponges.....they really soak up all the wattage you pump into them!...Have the stereo amp, and seriously considering getting the monoblocks. 
VPI Classic and ZYX Airy 3 X SB...good match?
Thanks for the insights.Is the SB sold separate from the Airy 3 if it is not needed? and if so, what is the difference?Ah, for the days we taped a penny to the tonearm to get better tracking!!..I'm interested in the cartridge, and having a JMW 10 ... 
VPI Classic and ZYX Airy 3 X SB...good match?
I'm looking at buying an Airy 3 as well, and getting a Prime. I would like to know if the SB , which adds several hundred dollars to the cartridge, is necessary, or could I use the addon weight I currently have on my VPI JMW10. In other words, doe... 
Magtech Amplifier
Couldn't agree more. All people in his business, or any other for that matter, could lean a lot from his business practices. A rare one! 
Magtech Amplifier
Well, the amp died last week. One of the 15 amp fuses broke:glass shattered, but the metal remained in tack. The speaker fuse blew, and no damage done. As to the possibility of cables occulting, as I am using Sanders speakers cable, I'm pretty sur... 
Hum from SAMA
This is a mechanical hum, not electrical. By that I mean you can feel it in the motor, and I can "hear" it if I press my ear to the table's wooden frame. I would think this will transfer to the cartridge, or be picked up in some way and outputted ... 
Magtech Amplifier
Kiwi, It's hot to the point that keeping your hand there for more that 10 seconds starts to be painful.This is when the speakers are being pushed, and I like the volume up . I do know Mr Sanders told me that maggies are very power hungry, and take... 
Magtech Amplifier
Kiwi, My room is cool as well, but the amp runs very hot when I"m playing music at fairly loud volumes. It sounds great, I'm just wondering why all the reviews/comments talk about how cool this runs, when in my case this is not occurring. 
Magtech Amplifier
I may have to...The first one I bought died shortly after I got it, and he just sent me a new one. Great service. Apparently a part on a board was too close to something and they redesigned the layout to solve the issue. He did say that 3.7's, ind... 
Magtech Amplifier
Just looking for some comments on this amp. I have the stereo version, running Magnepan 3.7's.Works great , but at higher volume it runs very hot. You can't hold your hand on it hot.Others who have this unit finding the same thing?Carl 
Is the Oppo-105 with Modwright modifications
That may be true. But if resell drives your purchase decisions, surely this limits the choices you make. I tend to buy for the long term , so it wasn't a consideration. Those who constantly trade in search of the next big thing also see their mone... 
Is the Oppo-105 with Modwright modifications
No problem with the updates thus far. I've had my modded 105 for several months and just did the latest update rom Oppo with no issues . 
New Magnepan 3.7 i ?
According to their website the cost is $500 plus shipping....not much other info 
Wyetech Labs Ruby Std preamp - any views?
Check out the thoughts of HP at hpsoundings.com He loved it.