donvito

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Time to upgrade my turntable?
This Technics SL-1200GR or SL-1500C would be a nice upgrade. It might be more than your budget but you set 'em and forget 'em!https://www.technics.com/us/products/grand-class/sl1200g-series/sl-1200gr.html https://www.technics.com/us/products/premi... 
Speaker Recommendation
40 watts is fine for the 90db JBLs. If you want higher sensitivity you should take a look at a Klipsch! Klipsch Floor-standing Speakers at Crutchfield 
El34 = KT88 = KT120
@paulyHere ya go! PrimaLuna’s Adaptive AutoBias is a true, smart technology employing an array of sensors to monitor tubes and make adjustments seamlessly in real time. More important, it is the ONLY circuit of its kind that is truly "adaptive" by... 
Poor grammar is disappointing and decidedly distracting in formal audio reviews.
@ibmjunkman Add these to your list: brought vs bought! steel vs steal! your vs you’re! 
Complete Proprietary Systems
Technics! 
Raven Blackhawk LE... am I going to be disappointed?
Call Raven and find out if the sub out is fixed or variable! 
What is the best amplifier pairing for Monitor Audio Bronze 500 speakers?
This place has the Yamaha in stock!   https://www.musicdirect.com/integrated-amp/yamaha-a-s701-integrated-amp 
Raven Blackhawk LE... am I going to be disappointed?
"I was really curious what 95+db speakers were like so I borrowed a pair of whatever klipsch’s... RF3’s? He picked them up for $200... they mopped the floor with the salks and they are not even close to the same level as the Salks, so it was the s... 
Request for a recommendation on a small footprint floor standing speaker
New? Used? Maximum budget? 
Phono Stage That's not Schiit
This Quicksilver is what I use. It is listed here. The listing says it is for mm/mc. It is for mm only. You should make an offer!https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisaa53h-quicksilver-audio-phono-preamplifier-mm-mc-tube-silver-32...This is from th... 
Can Any Bookshelf Speaker Be Used Nearfield?
The Vandersteen VLR is made for desktop application!https://www.vandersteen.com/categories/compact-speakers 
tonearm cable, do you need one?
"I don’t need one, I have 3."How special! What does that have to do with the question that was asked from the OP? Nothing! 
Stylus shapes!
Thanks for posting. I always thought a Shibata and a Fine Line were the same! 
10" self powered sub-woofers.....
I have owned this JL Audio D110 and thought it was outstanding. If you don’t need a high pass filter I doubt you would go wrong. https://www.jlaudio.com/collections/home-audio-powered-subwoofers/products/d110-ash-home-audio-domin... 
Want to add 2 more speakers to stereo amp- CXA80
I use an Audiosource amp to power my ceiling and outdoor speakers!https://www.crutchfield.com/shopsearch/audiosource.html