douglasmkatz
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| Prima luna Owners - What Speakers are you using I use a prologue one with Merlin TSM-MME speakers and think it's wonderful combination. | |
| GMA Europa VS Quad 12L I own both and use the quads in my living room/second system. I loved the quads out of the box, and replacing my active preamp with a luminous axiom passive took them to another level. I would agree that the quads are more forward and a bit less r... | |
| Preamp suggestion for Quad 12L actives Thanks for the suggestions. Do the grilles fit over the pads, or do have to remove them? | |
| Pro-Ject Debut III Tube Box II or BELLARI - VP129 I own the Bellari w/Project Debut II. It sounds great but took a lot of fiddling with to reduce hum. I've heard they fixed this issue with newer production, however. | |
| Noisy Bellari VP 129? Just to let you know, Fishwater, I recently bought a Bellari and have had the same problem. Very frustrating, indeed, especially after the glowing Stereophile review. | |
| GMA europa, Where to audition I live in Manhattan and have the Europas. Let me know if you'd like to come by at some point for a listen. I can be reached at dkatz@yai.org | |
| MMF-5: Cartridge upgrade or new table Thanks for the suggestions. Regarding the phonostage, I'm using a vintage Scott 222c, which I'm told has a nice phonostage. I have no real basis for comparison, however, since this is my first analog setup.I already replaced the mat with Herbies.R... | |
| Vintage vs. New Tube Amps Thanks to everyone for your responses. Since I have a better idea about what vintage gear is available, it would be great if people could suggest some new gear, a tube integrated with a maximum cost of $1000 used.I hear good things about the Cayin... | |
| Vintage vs. New Tube Amps Thanks very much for all of your responses. Another concern I have is about tube biasing. The output tubes in the Scott require biasing. Is this something your average Joe, meaning a person without technical ability, can easily do? |