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Anyone had and trouble with Jadis JP 80 amps
I had Jadis Ja80 some years ago on B&W Silver SignatureGreat looking amps but they never soundedI think Jadis sound is dead with the ending of true-original UK Golden Lions KT 88 tubes.IMHO 
TW-Acustic Arm
I'm searching for a good arm for my Raven One too ..and I asked Thomas for the final price of his new 10.5 .. shesshh!! too expencive!At that price I prefer a preowned or demo DaVinci Grandezza 12" or a new less expencive Graham Phantom or Triplan... 
Ortofon RS-309D opinions
Wow David! .. thanks alot for your post .. super helpfulThank to your post we know the Ortofon RS309D is a very good choice for Raven One and BenzLP combo.Now dear Raul ..the doubt about the choice between Ortofon RS309D and Ikeda IT-407 CR1 .. pr... 
Ortofon RS-309D opinions
Oh! I forgot to mention the Ikeda IT407 CR-1 16" .. Raul!I guess it could be another good choice .. isnt' it?Today is still available for $3200 
Ortofon RS-309D opinions
Thank Raul .. very interesting suggestions.About the Audio-Technica AT-1503 IIIa the problem on the Raven One could be the arm rest. 
Cartridge and step up / riaa for TW Acustic Raven
Since you live in Norway Toffeng .. just a suggestion from northern Italy .. try the Whest Audio PS30 RDT , Whest Audio sells directly when not distributed in the country .. and forget any step up ..I use the 30 RDT with TW Raven One and Benz LP i... 
Ortofon RS-309D opinions
Hello Raul,First my compliment for your knowlege in Vinyl Art , I follow your posts here since long timeWell , I asked around about the Ortofon RS309D and I got similar opinions but also the Jelco 750L (12" inches arm) sounds at the same Ortofon l... 
returning vinyl for warpage?
I use this one ..I made by myself .. one month close there and you 'll find your LP perfectly flat!http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/3679/spianadischi.jpg 
Looking for suggestions for amp upgrade
I love my Parasound Halo JC1's I think you can find preowned for less tahn $4000 .. great amps! 
Inexpensive integrated to drive Klipsch
Atoll IN50SE - IN80SE - IN100SE .. 50/80/100 are watt/8ohmsFantastique! 
B&W D800 D802 VS. W/P 8
IMHO not the best choice of speakers for near field listening..(Brf) IMHO not the best choice of speakers for near or far field listening 
Another VPI or something else for under $2k
I don't know the price but the new TW Acoustic Raven 0.5 smells good TThttp://www.tw-acustic.de/images/img0542_540.jpg.jpghttp://www.tw-acustic.de/images/img0545_540.jpg.jpghttp://www.tw-acustic.de/images/img0543_540.jpg.jpg 
120V or 240V
I heard the Kraft 400 last year and was blown away. I am very partial to tube amplifiers, but the SL was the first amp that could compete... DRVSymphonic Line Kraft 400 .. wow!!!.. whatta fantastic Amps!!!!I can understand you .. DRV... I listene... 
120V or 240V
If you are in USA, I recommend getting it set for 120V ... (6550)I agree with 6550 .. if you think to stay in US you should buy the 120AC Voltage version.I don't agree with someone who says gears born for 240V. don't sound same at 120V.It's exactl... 
Conqueror 3c with a Shilabe, Skala or XV-1S?
The new Conqueror MK3c retails about 4239 USD$ (2650,00 £GBP) form Origin Live direct, with so much money I go to buy the Graham Phatom MKII without to think one second!IMHO