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J.A. Mitchell TecnoDec vs. Clearaudio Emotion CMB
Hello Jferreir,If you can have the Michell Tecnoarm on that Tecnodec that's the best choice between the two TT.Great underrated armMy cent! 
Cartridge recommendations
Another good choice for tube phono like your is the Grado Statement Master 0.5mvGreat mids and a well balanced soundI'm just selling one! 
Benz Ruby 3 question
Hello Woodvale,I never listened the EAR 834P but I know very well the Ruby3 and my LP (kinda more refined Ruby3)and I totally LOVE the Benz soundI use my LP with a Whest Audio PS30RDT and I'm in heaven!Super detail with a romantic squirt expeciall... 
Driving a Thiel
I totally agree with BuffI have Thiel2.4 and I think Cmalak never listened his speakers yet.I strongly suggest Cmalak to put a powerful SS amp behind the 2.4 and listen how much them sound differentlyI use the Parasound Halo JC1's , kinda 400/8ohm... 
Phono stages belong to which tier?
I highly recommend the Whest RDT.. (Ebe)I have the Whest Audio PS30 RDT too.. with TW Acoustic Raven One and Benz Micro LP.I'm an analog guy and I tried lotsa phono preamp in my life but I strongly suggest to listen this 30RDT before to purchase a... 
Choice of amplifier
My cent .. GavettiI suggest you the Parasound Halo JC1's on the ExtremaI know very well the S.F Extrema sound and I'm sure the sweetness combined to the brutal power of these monoblocks are a perfect "Matrimonio" (marriage)I have them on my Thiel ... 
Recommendation for speaker wire upgrade
Anti-Cable are surely great! .. but not on Hi Current SS ampFor my taste are one of the best choice on Tube AmpsIMHO 
Diapason new speaker - Astera Good or bad ?
Hello MnThe Astera is totally another project compared to AdamantesIt's bigger with the same rear port and Adamantes wood look but similaritis end here...I think it 'll be a great loudspeaker only a bit expencive but nowaday the wood hand worked c... 
Best Power Cord for Parasound Halo JC1's
Thanks Shellie for your opinionUnfortunately I live in Italy and I can't easily get my "hundred bucks back" .. shipping cost you know .. Besides I need AC Power Cables with Schuko Wall Plugs so the problems are two.That's why I'm asking here befor... 
JRDG Capri & mod. 112
My friend uses the Benz Micro Ruby3 with Capri internal phono card and trust me Marco it works very and very well. 
XLR cables to Meridian G08 with pass labs X2 pream
I have the Pass Labs X1 and I use Mogami Neglex 2354 (Neutrik XLR) for all my XLR connections.Wonderful transparent and neutral 
JRDG Capri & mod. 112
I agree with Guidocorona .. Marco .. and I heartily recommend you to follow his suggestion!Merry Christmas to the great Guido :) 
Cartridge Loading
I loaded my loved Benz LP with 470 ohms inside Whest Audio PS30 RDT and it sounds wonderfulMy cent! 
Thiel 2.4 with NAD integrateds
NAD integrated with Thiel 2.4??? .. Are you kidding?I feed my Thiel 2.4 with two Parasound Halo JC1's and they are just enough!! 
Best Internal Hook Up wire
Thanks you Guys!Very helpful!Curio