donvito

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What to do when the preamp you were ripped off on shows up online ?
What the heck does audiogon have to do with your ebay problems? Am I missing something? 
Good FM tuner for around $1K
You are going to find it hard to buy a good outdoor or attic mount directional type FM antenna. They just don’t make them anymore! 
Cartridge for ATP-12T
This will help!http://www.mh-audio.nl/mysystem/rf.asp?CD=y 
Cartridge for ATP-12T
What is the mass of that arm? Need that info! 
Need help deciding what preamp to go with my setup
I would think that the Yamaha would be a good match with your Yamaha amp! 
Good FM tuner for around $1K
You will have to buy used. Not many making tuners anymore. McIntosh and Magnum are the few that are still around, and their tuners go for a lot more than your budget! 
What is the most dramatic way of increasing a speaker's Bass and Low mid?
Why don’t you mention these mystery speakers? 
Any good reasons to use transistor phono stage and line level preamp instead of tube ?
No! 
Phono Preamp for Thorens TD203 w/ Ortofon 2m Blue
A phono preamp is where the rubber meets the road. You should stretch your budget and try this Bellari VP 130 tube phono. It can be returned if you don’t like it!https://www.needledoctor.com/Bellari-VP130-Tube-Phono-Preamp 
Need help to buy amp for Gallo 3.5 speakers
Check out Van Alstine !https://avahifi.com/collections/solid-state-power-amplifiers 
Considering used towers under $1000..
A pair of used Vandersteen 1Ci's should fit the bill!https://www.vandersteen.com/products/model-1ci 
Preamp tube
Sylvania-Baldwin green label circa 1960’s is a nice sounding 12AX7. They can be had on ebay at reasonable prices! 
What solid amp to pair with DiaLogue Premium Preamplifier ?
Check out Van Alstine!https://avahifi.com/collections/solid-state-power-amplifiers/products/vision-set-400-amplifier 
Vinyl System Upgrade Path Recommendations
+1 yogiboyReplace that old worn stylus. You will be surprised with the improvement a new stylus will make. BTW, you will damage your vinyl with a damaged stylus! 
What Amplifier would you recommend to power KEF Q350’s?
How did a 110 volt power cord fit into a 220 volt outlet? Just curious!