ditusa

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Phono stage options - balanced with XLR both input and output...
 I don't know what's inside your PH2, but AR is not known for balanced circuits. I think what @lewm is saying is that Audio Research equipment is not AES48 compliant. Mike  
IsoAcoustics Gaia w/MAGICO
Mechanical isolation and decoupling are myths. Only in audio are we taught, brainwashed, or advertised into believing so heavily in them. Bravo!  
SPL Stereo Vitalizer Mk2-T (tube) a beast of a loudness control at $1295
Just get a Schiit Loki Max it has a Remote Control https://www.schiit.com/products/loki-max  
IsoAcoustics Gaia w/MAGICO
Would seem easier to get the answer you need by simply contacting Magico and asking them the  question I agree! Mike  
Mcintosh MC275 alternatives?
Mcintosh MC275 alternatives? Look at the McIntosh MC2301 tube monoblock amps. Mike https://www.paragonsns.com/products/mcintosh-mc2301-300-watt-tube-monoblock-amplifier        
Introducing Myself
+1 @lewm  
6sn7 tubes and Schiit Freya +
I recently purchased Sylvania 6SN7 GTAs (chrome domes) and Hytron VT 231 6SN7 GTs. Are both okay to use in my Schiit Freya +? Yes! See manual below: Mike    
ARC Reference 6 or Cary SLP 05 with upgrade?
@markmuse, The Cary SLP-05 preamp has adjustable gain. Mike  
Horn speakers are really bright?
@realworldaudio, I agree!    
Full range speaker recommendation
I don’t think any Magnepan is going to work in that room due to size limitations. I agree! Maybe a pair of JBL L100 classics Mike https://www.crutchfield.com/S-pdAY4yml1OS/p_109L100BK/JBL-L100-Classic-Black-Grille.html    
Square D QO Panel Recall
@kingrex, Thanks! for the information Mike  
Interesting ASR review of small GR Research speaker kit
I have learned a lot from technical information about speakers, amps, etc. I have learned a lot by listening. The notion that I would throw out an entire class of methodology just because there are *some* who are measurement-only (or listening-on... 
Horns
 I tire of those who pass about hearsay and bias as facts while not having any hands-on experience. I agree!  
Does a REL subwoofer make the speakers' job easier?
+1 @bdp24   
Horns
+2 @willgolf