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Passive preamp recommendation to my system
I have a preamp which allows me to AB switch between active and passive TVC. The passive is always nicer in the high end. 
Phono stage for tube system - recommendations?
Nolitan, Its the same circuit. The differences are listed.For example do you want their step up or do you have your own or do you not need one?,etc. 
Phono stage for tube system - recommendations?
There is basically only one K&K. It is a tubed stage and uses the 6NP1. It is available in various configurations ie. with or without stepup etc. 
Phono stage for tube system - recommendations?
I think the K&K is very special. 
Considering going Vinyl--Please talk me out of it
All my friends agree CDs sound like crap, vinyl is alive, or they're not my friends. 
Buying from Canada a hassle for you too?
The problem with shipping to canada is that the import duties are tied to the insurance value. If you lower the insurance value to make the transaction affordable vis a vis the import duties the american seller leaves themselves exposed.Tom 
Another speaker wire possibility at Home Depot???
I tried the 6awg and then made some twisted cat5 as described on the audioholics website. The sound was pretty close, maybe the bass was a little better with the cat5. I really don't think cable makes that big a difference. 
Live Hendrix.....
Having been a Hendrix fan for 37 years. I remember being eleven yrs. old , blissed out listening to Purple Haze , When my Mom came screaming into the room "Turn it down, this guy must be hopped up on dope." Well, yea, anyway, for my money Hear My ... 
Art Audio Vinyl one vs Sutherland PhD
If your familiar with a soldering iron try k&k's phono kit. It is a close cousin to Art Audio's Reference.http://www.kandkaudio.com/phonostage.html and http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/artaudio6/vinylreference.html or have them build it for ... 
mm dicapo speakers amps tube or solid
I went to a stereo store here in NYC to hear the De Capos. The salesman said he considered them for tube amplification only. 
Used TT, Arm and Cartridge
You can find Bix at DIYhifi 
Looking to Upgrade and enter Hi-Fi world
Fernandoea,Forget subs and rears just focus on 2 channel. Look at TAS recommended speakers for a place to start also check the 6 moons site. You can double your purchasing power by buying used on Audiogon. Also chek Audio Asylum archive for user c... 
LAST Record Preservative. Do you believe?
If you research vinyl you will find out that it degrades. This degradation can be slowed by the apllication of solutions which contain lead. I'm assuming that the preservative contains lead and stabilizes the vinyl. I have used it on my most playe... 
Best Integrated for the Money
plinius 8200 
Best budget phono preamp?
K&K Audio, kit version of Art Audio vinyl reference