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Herron VTPH-2A final thoughts.
^ It is so good! I have never tried the included plugs with my VTPH-2A, probably never will (: Dynavector 20x2LI upgraded from the VTPH-1MC to the VTPH-2A and I was blown away with the difference.Then I added the Dynavector 20X2L Cartridge to the ... 
Replacement Amp For Audio Research Classic 60
@sturgus You have hit the nail on the head since after much research this is what I have decided to do;1) Classic 60 is in Scott Frankland’s Shop at present. Years ago he was unable to source the 4 Filter Caps and these can be seen if you look at ... 
Replacement Amp For Audio Research Classic 60
@ricwa, appreciated your comments from someone that has the Pass XA25 and especially in using them with the Harbeth’s.@georgehifi , I looked up the ARC D115 MKII and it appears to be a nightmare to Bias so I need to pass on this recommendation but... 
Good Product or Nonsense?
Two products not to use:Optrix- it does cause many CD’s not to be readable months later.Essence of Music does scratch up the CD’s.David PritchardNot to call David out but I am wondering if the people using the Essence of Music who stated it scratc... 
Dynavector cartridges, old and new
Just received the Dynavector DV-20X2 Low Output and I am thrilled with it.Does anyone know what the Hours are for Break In? 
First impression: Herron VTPH-2A phono preamp
djohn,I've had the VTPH-2A for about six months now and have not been disappointed one bit. Keith Herron must have been divinely inspired when he came up with this beast. If he retires, the listening community will be at a loss. His skill, talent,... 
First impression: Herron VTPH-2A phono preamp
I got my VTPH-2A this morning and it's up and running. After about five hours of spinning vinyl, I'm pretty sure I've wet myself, MULTIPLE TIMES! I've primarily played vinyl that I've had for decades, music that I thought I was intimately familiar... 
Buy 12ax7 tube
Search Ebay since there are also very good comments on these but I have not received my pair yet;TJ Fullmusic 12AX7There is also a Thread on Audiogon using Full Music in the Header. 
Buy 12ax7 tube
Good comments here and I have reviewed this extensively for my Phono Stage.Check out Jim McShane at mcshanedesign.net for Tube needs.I bought these from Jim and they are New with a number of good comments in the chat threads;*Sovtek 12AX7LPS tubes... 
I called Richard Vandersteen
Clueless, indeed you are priceless as Sc53 posted.Keep up the good work.Sincerely,Your employer thinks you are spending too much time keeping us happy. 
Affordable TurnTable shoot-out.....
Starter Basis with Arm, and Benz Glider.Easy Pick.David 
MCA's Hendrix 8LP set
Welcome back to Vinyl. IMHO, from what I have read, and own; Buy the Hendrix, the Dylan's but make sure also that you buy the Sundazed Mono Re-Issues (Not the Columbia's), stay away from the Classic Led Zep's but find clean copies of the US used, ... 
subwoofer comparision
Sedond we all know how much you like your set up since you post in every Sub Woofer topic presented. If you do not like the REL line then this is fine but please do not hand us this garbage about the REL sound.Gunbunny, make an effort to hear the ... 
Subwoofer ratings by Widescreen Review mag
SD:Sean reflected what I felt reading your post last night in that you did a Great Service compiling this for Audigon. " Well Done ". As a REL owner I was hoping to see something but I already know by my ears what the rating is.Very interesting re... 
BEST SUB FOR MUSIC
Karls:I agree with you 100 %. The best upgrade I ever made was adding two REL Storm III's to my Spendors.David