donvito

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Speaker design, KenjiT and others.
@millercarbonWho is this Mike Lavigne guy that you are always talking about? Is he a reviewer? 
Constant noisy tubes maybe go solid state?
I have used 12AU7 tubes in that Quicksilver to lower the gain! You should do a little research on your gear before making a purchase. There is nothing wrong with that QS preamp. You mismatched the amp and preamp! 
Harbeth P3ESR vs the new XD
@kw6 Here is a review on the MoFi Falcon!https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=zero+fidelity&qs=AS&cvid=ab49a7b379834c6f8eefa6a036cb08... 
Starter turntable and MM cartridge recommendations
This VPI Cliffwood should fit the bill. It comes with a Grado cartridge !https://upscaleaudio.com/collections/vpi/products/vpi-cliffwood 
Power Amp
We will never know! 
Amp repair cost — is this right?
Between the shipping and the estimate you are already in for close to $400.00. If you don’t get it repaired you have thrown that money down the tubes. It’s your call! 
Considering a Raven Audio Blackhawk Integrated for Tannoy Sterlings
I would take that one with a grain of salt! How about you? I posted this question to MC on another thread about the Raven amp that he raves about and this was his response.Have you used this Raven amp that you always recommend? Why do you think it... 
which speaker to buy
JBL!https://www.musicdirect.com/Search?searchterm=jbl&sort=popularity%7CDESC&page=1&pagesize... 
What rock song sounds the best on your system...
Gimme Shelter-Stones! 
Proud Harbeth p3esr owner - need help tweaking/troubleshooting
I am just curious, are those P3s the standard model or the new XD model? 
Wanting to get back into the hobby and want to start with the speakers.
In those size rooms the sealed Harbeth P3ESR would be a perfect fit. There are other LS3/5a type designs from Spendor, Stirling, Falcon, etc. , but I doubt you would go wrong with the Harbeth. I’ve been enjoying mine for years! https://www.bing.c... 
Amp placement when switching from separates to integrated
+1 yogiboyLonger speaker cables! 
KEF LS50 Speaker Stands
Here ya go! https://www.amazon.com/Rockville-RHTSB-Bookshelf-Speaker-Surround/dp/B07778NC14 Or these! https://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=SANF&opt=2962  
How much overhang is ok between a speaker base and the stand top plate?
These Sanus NF 18B might be a good fit for those speakers!https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/306882-REG/Sanus_NF18B_NF18B_Natural_Foundations_18.html/specs?ap=y&smp=y&msclkid=5e26e2ce01eb1154d3a7bda015a2ac2e  
To venture back into vinyl or not,...that is the question.
Here is a new one below 500 bucks! https://uturnaudio.com/collections/turntables?msclkid=0d620934b548106fa61f56515476002c&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=USA(EN)%3ESearch%3ESemi-Branded&utm_term=orbit%20turntable&u...