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Power for two subs.
good advice from Erik, no conditioner needed. Note: the link takes you to options regarding the number of outlets and cord length. i.e. 3 outlets, 9lf cord has individual switches for each outlet  
Best Used Tube Based Preamp $2k Or Under?
You can get great sounding 6's for a lot less, people with lots of disposable money push things up ridiculously, simply try some from Brent Jesse https://www.audiotubes.com/6sn7.htm He's got a lot of Baldwin Organ Factory stock, $30. each, they ... 
Choosing between 2 preamps
Quickie peek, I would pass on the BAT based on the comments about the Soviet Tube they use. Atma-Sphere, I wish I liked it's looks because everything seems right! I wonder if they could provide a Stereo/Mono in addition to or even instead of Phas... 
Amp suggestion for Merlin TSM speakers
found this at bottom of a review   "Manufacturer’s Comment: Dear Editor, I have re-read the review about a half dozen times and think it a very thoughtful and accurate description of the tsm mme’s performance, sound and construction. That being... 
Best Used Tube Based Preamp $2k Or Under?
OP, others You can expand your buying power/choices to full featured vintage equipment without remote control: In order to get remote control for any vintage equipment, simply add a Chase Remote Line Controller, RLC-1. That let’s me use my belov... 
Preamp with separate volume control for each channel?
  sbrownnw I’ve used Chase RLC-1 various ways in several systems over the years never experienced crosstalk, my friends who have them never mentioned it, perhaps because I/we typically use only 1 input (VCR it’s default selection). Either via a... 
Preamp with separate volume control for each channel?
If it was working perfectly, I would still carry on about the benefits of REMOTE BALANCE, once you have it, you never want to live without it. Chase Remote Line Controllers RLC-1 can be added in-line or thru a loop like tape or processor or via a... 
Does a good power conditioner reduce need for power supply upgrade?
1st, have you seen the wire in the fuse? For years, I used a chain where EVERYTHING that was on was collectively going thru a single tiny fuse, the entire load of amazing crecendos at loud volumes never drew more that that hard to see wire could ... 
Audio Technica AT 1005 ii or Fidelity Research FR54?
Do It Right! I was able to slightly elongate an existing hole (from 40mm round to 40mm x 45mm oval). It was centered at 230mm, I eased it bigger (toward the spindle only) to allow my 225mm arm to be properly located. (rear Acos Lustre GST-801). ... 
ATN160ml Beryllium MicroLine Stylus on AT150e body
Want a light tracker: Get these two parts: $480. plus tax V15Vxmr body, broken stylus $265. usd New Jico SAS on Boron $215. I have this pair, member above tracks his at 1.0g, Jico gives range 1.0 to 1.5g. I track at 1.25 as the cantilever is bo... 
ATN160ml Beryllium MicroLine Stylus on AT150e body
I just re-discovered from Shure's info, the Shure Cantilever I broke so easily (it shattered after a drop of about 1", I'm still mad) not a rod, not a tube, it was a MicrowallBe, only .0005" thick "Trackability is the stylus' ability to stay in ... 
ATN160ml Beryllium MicroLine Stylus on AT150e body
yes, your joke of the week  
Almost time to arm the Victor TT 101
knollbrent TT101 Update_____________________? please say hi to Chakster for me, I certainly miss him here. where do you live? I want to see and hear everything you have! I’m in Plainfield, NJ 07062 I just put a Virtual System on this site to l... 
Turntable Mats for Technics Grand Class, "G" Series
I like the OEM heavy rubber platter mat that came on my JVC Victor TT81. Seems appropriately firm to provide stability without transmission. I use a center weight, sadly peripheral ring type weight I tried won’t work on this platter’s edge. I was... 
ATN160ml Beryllium MicroLine Stylus on AT150e body
rauliruegas   lewm You two and others have been here a long time, I am always impressed by your knowledge when I peruse past threads. and I miss chakster I cut and paste this and that, however I forget quite a bit these days, even re-discover...