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SS phono stage in $2k to $3k range...
I own the Whest Audio PS30 RDT (double tranformers) and it's a Magical phono stage , never heard something similar at any priceHeaven! 
Tubes or S.S. for Thiel CS 2.4?
On the Thiel brochure you can easily see a Mark Levinson N°53 (or the old N°33) just apart the Thiel 2.4My cent! 
A question for Graham owners
Thanks alot for the perfect explanation Mr. Graham , but I'm interested to know how much is the "gap" between a Graham 2.2/tc and the latest Phantom II both obviously perfectly tuned and reputedly with the same cartridge.Many here say there is lot... 
Mint Tractor
and that's what makes the protractor so excellent--that mortals like myself, (with a little patience and fortitude)... - Jdaniel13 -"More you see .. more you mint .. more you mint .. more you listen " :-) 
Raven One Motor Noise Problem
Has anyone experienced this with their Raven? - Kennythekey -Mine is totally dead silent 33rpm or 45I use a normal pc AC power cord 
A question for Graham owners
Definitely you cannot go wrong with either. - Stiltskin -Hi Stiltskin,Thanks for your suggestion .. in fact I'm already searching for a preowned Graham Phantom MKII or the Tri-Planar MKVII UII but I didn't find one yet :-(Cheers,Curio 
A question for Graham owners
if you're happy, let it be. If not, you can always easily sell the 2.2 in the 'gon where you can also find a used Phantom... - Rgurney -Thanks Rgurney .. I'm already searching for a Graham Phantom here on Agon but the two listed are already sold ... 
A question for Graham owners
Thanks Audiolui and KipdentBy the way I can't imagine a Phantom that can't track every groove at its best , probably Kipdent the cartridge on that Phantom wasn't mounted correctly 
Where to best upgrade - TT, arm or phono stage?
The best upgrade is the MintLP .. than you can buy or change everything else :-) 
distance between speakers
http://www.cardas.com/speaker_placement.php 
Tubes or S.S. for Thiel CS 2.4?
Absolutely solid State amps!I suggest the Parasound Halo JC1s 
Phono Pre for Grado Statement Reference 0.5mV
Hello Peteraudio7,I'm using a Grado Statement Master 0.5mv on a Whest Audio PS30RDT and trust me the combo is simply Magical 
Possible to Compare the DV XV-1 & Grado Statement?
Hello Stickman451,I own the Grado Statement Master 0.5mv and I can say it's a great cartridge for its priceIf you like brass instruments and vocals .. there are few cartridge that can sound so "magical" like this Grado Statement serie.By the way I... 
Harbeth 7es-3 Sound
I'm now contemplating between the SHL-5 and Compact 7ES-3RyderHaving had the C7ESII for some years I strongly suggest you to buy the Super HL5 if your budget permits .. the C7 is fantastic but the big brother is even better 
Speaker match with Spectral?
I have the Spectral DMC 12 and the DMA 90 matched with Harbeths and it is a perfect match A_e_watkinsI'm sure it's!!My compliment for this perfect choice