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| ARC REF 5SE, CJ GAT or ? cj because I like the sound of their components and they are reliable and they back them well. But at this level it is personnel preference.Chuck | |
| cartridge demagnetization Hi I use this method every 100 or so hours with my Benz Wood SL and it works great.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TkJ_wwkbNAChuck | |
| vpi scout 1.1 poping noise through speakers Write to VPI they will send you a new Capacitor to rectify the issue. Easy to install yourself. | |
| Cary or Conrad Johnson phono preamp? The reason I recommended the Herron VTPH-2 is because I directly compared it to the Audio Research reference phono stage at the time. The Herron was very close in performance and the AR was a $10K reference level phono stage. So I bought the Herro... | |
| what do i power my thiel 3.6 with They are a great speaker that can be purchased cheaply. Unfortunately they need high quality electronics along with high power to sound their best. At least that has been my personnel experience with them. | |
| Best integrated up to $6000 If you don't want to deal with the hassles of Tubes you could also consider the Pass INT30A or 150. Reno offers a 10 day in home trial. If you don't like it simply send it back all you pay is shipping to and fro. The CODA CSiB would also be worth ... | |
| Cary or Conrad Johnson phono preamp? I would suggest the cj unit but I would also consider the Herron VTPH-2 . Keith offers an in home trial period in case you don't like it . http://www.herronaudio.com/ | |
| speakers to audition with pass labs / PAD cabling Focals work very well with Pass Labs amplifiers. I use a pair with my xa100.5's and like the combination very much. | |
| Pass XP-10 vs. Conrad Johnson ET3-SE I would go with the xp-10 for system synergy reasons but either one will sound fantastic. And you can take advantage of the XLR connectors with the Pass. | |
| What is the answer? one must first know the question? | |
| Phono Preamp recommendation for VPI Prime I use the Herron VTPH-2 and it is a very nice phono stage simple to use and sounds great. | |
| Phono Stage Pass XP 15 VS Aesthetix Rhea I would choose the Herron VTPH-2 over either of those two. I know you didn't ask for other manufacturer's. | |
| Pass Labs XA-60.8 Mono Blocks Yup without question he builds some great sounding amplifiers and pre-amps for that matter. | |
| first impressions of Pass XA30.8 Glad to read that you are enjoying your new system! I agree that Pass makes great sounding equipment. And the companies support of their products is outstanding. | |
| Can't decide on Integrated Amp - Please Help Another great SS Integrated although you would have to bump up your budget a bit(used) is the Pass INT 150 or 30A. Reno Hi-Fi offers a free 10 day in home trial all you pay is shipping to and fro if you send it back. |