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Harman Kardon TA5000x pre-amp tubes
If you use the phono section the (2) 12ax7's on the front/left (when facing the unit) should be low noise phono grade.I think that a pair of phono grade Soviet 12ax7LPS may be around $40-$50/pair.The other tubes just need to test well.Sorry, not v... 
Anyone here have experience with the Denon DP-35F?
Here’s the dirty low down on VMS (Pilz Music Group/PMG)...https://www.discogs.com/label/276057-Vienna-Master-SeriesThis said, I like the performances and the sound quality.I purchased a large (new 100+) set @ a flea market for $20 around 2001, or ... 
Anyone here have experience with the Denon DP-35F?
I read about the 95 series and per reviews figured I would probably prefer the cheaper elliptical version (EN?).This said, I have not used any of the AT's in my setup.I also culled almost all of my classical LP's in favor of listening to Vienna Ma... 
What is your favorite album cover?
Yes LG1...I always liked looking @ Sgt. Pepper's cover while listening to it.DeKay 
phase linear 500 watt per chanell amp
Little late, but here's a mod/rebuild service for the PL-400.Not familiar with them myself.https://www.worldproaudio.com/WPA-Phase-Linear-400-mod1I used a 400 to power stacked Advents in the mid 70's and it worked/sounded fine.However, I tried it ... 
Anyone here have experience with the Denon DP-35F?
Talon:I bookmarked the Audio-Technica VM540ML to replace my Grado Silver, but ended up finding a spare Grado stylus (tucked away in a drawer) and did not purchase it due to laziness.Higher output MM, but with positive pro/user reviews and a sellin... 
Anyone here have experience with the Denon DP-35F?
Yes, I recall a friend replacing an older Red Denon (#?) with a 160 around 1986 so that would make sense.DeKay 
What is your favorite album cover?
This one, but probably only because I saw him @ a bar in Galesburg, IL with his buddy (both were wearing matching White Go Go boots).https://cdn.pocket-lint.com/r/s/660x/assets/images/134579-gadgets-feature-53-of-the-worst-album-cove...DeKay 
Anyone here have experience with the Denon DP-35F?
The original (supplied) cartridge was a 60 (not 160), which was also of moving magnet design.DeKay 
what system musicians prefer? Do they care?
Here are Two Lou Reed stories (I know that he did eventually end up with larger Klipsch speakers).https://liveforlivemusic.com/news/lou-reed-speaker-smoke/https://www.marketwatch.com/story/shopping-advice-from-lou-reed-2013-10-28DeKay 
Info micro-seiki A-1200 armbase
1500 series?DeKay 
A phenomenal new CD transport-Pro-Ject CD Box RS2 transport
Just to add a little meat/info to this thread the RS2 sells for $3K.DeKay 
Favorite Guitar Solo
Forgot about the "My Guitar Gently Weeps" solo by Prince (starts @ 3:27).https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SFNW5F8K9YDeKay 
So you think wire conductors in cables are directional? Think again...
Andy2:What/who are RF Folks?I can only think of "radio frequency" off the top of my head.DeKay 
So you think wire conductors in cables are directional? Think again...
Q:  What did the capacitor say to the resistor?A:  You just caused me to discharge."A Colt 45 and Two Zig Zags - baby".DeKay