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| Hidden Gems in Classic Rock Albums Want to just add one more group of classics (beyond the Kinks) and that is Pink Floyd. 2 albums that aren't really known that well (at least in my opinion) are Relics (which has early Syd stuff and showcases members such as Rick Wright) and The Va... | |
| Bang for the buck I agree with @jlr261 about the ranges of responses. Additionally, loads of suggestions that blow past your budget of <$2,000. As to getting a good bang for your buck, a lot of that is going to be luck. I don't know anything about Salk speakers... | |
| Suggestions for Phono Preamp @grislybutter Believe me, I’ve looked at both (Hegel and Parasound) but they have downsides too like most everything. The biggest thing is that I obsess about this and spend as much time as I can looking at reviews and forums so it will be worth p... | |
| Suggestions for Phono Preamp @grislybutter Yes, it is a conundrum but I'm also trying to head off upgrade-itis by getting a decent phono preamp. I've had cheap ones, Schiit Mani and the Vista Audio Phono 2. Now I am using a pretty durn good one built into my LTA Z40+ with a S... | |
| Suggestions for Phono Preamp The more research I do on this, the more I'm confused because everyone has a different idea of what sounds best. It is also a little annoying that you have to buy a preamp for your TT that may be more expensive than your TT and cartridge combined ... | |
| Suggestions for Phono Preamp @quiddy No apologies necessary. In fact, I may blow up my own parameters on something else but of the ones discussed, the Hagerman seems to fit the bill. I'm now checking out the Goldnote which seems interesting as well. | |
| Suggestions for Phono Preamp @quiddy I know about Nakamichis. I have a Nakamichi TA-4A amp. I've moved to tube amps and my issue are as follows: I bought a used LTA Z40+ integrated with the phono stage and the SUT which I believed was going to be my endgame amp. However, my s... | |
| Thinking about another amplifier (Galion) @veerossi great news. When you get it, I'd love to hear what you think about it. The thing that bothers me a bit about the amp is how much warm up time is needed for it to sound the best and if you change a setting it is start over from the beginn... | |
| Suggestions for Phono Preamp The Hagerman is one I've thought about. Thanks for the suggestions. I'm taking a close look at each one. | |
| Spatial Audio Labs @jpm It seems to me that most amps sound good with the Xs because they are so easy to drive so you can do SS or tube and SETs and easily drive them with low wattage. My experience has pretty much been, whenever I find the new best thing, it make... | |
| What to try? Just a suggestion. Ron at New Record Day did a sound demonstration of 4 amps here: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=new+record+day+amp+comparison It features the Rogue Audio Cronus III, the Black Ice F35, the Galion TS120E which most... | |
| Hidden Gems in Classic Rock Albums Almost everything by the Kinks is under the radar. Try This Time Tomorrow or Get Back In Line. | |
| Spatial Audio Labs And I own the X5s and they are my endgame speaker. Great transparency plus dynamics. Easy to drive and a great price. You can occasionally find the X5s or X3s on the used markets for great prices. Fantastic speakers, IMHO. | |
| Good Suggestions for Tube Amps under 6k I know we all post about what we have used. My tube background isn't that extensive but I've had the Rogers 65v-2, I still own the LTA Z40+ integrated and now I also own the Don Sachs Valhalla. The Valhalla is about 33 watts and is really really n... | |
| Thinking about another amplifier (Galion) I found this review of the Galion to be the most helpful one I've seen on the net despite the somewhat cheesy presentation. He goes over the pros and cons at the end which I found helpful. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRESSN5xQyw |