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Seeking opinions on the Luxman PD151 and EQ500 combination
  History of one arm Luxman PD441 and two arm version PD444 I found out about PD444 after I got my JVC TT81 in Large PL-2 Two arm Plinth. In my setup deeper worked better than wider, but it is still tempting to have one. Less wide allows me to k... 
Seeking opinions on the Luxman PD151 and EQ500 combination
it's a question, which mc-5 cartridge?  
Seeking opinions on the Luxman PD151 and EQ500 combination
which cartridge? several make an mc-5 model it seems.  
Seeking opinions on the Luxman PD151 and EQ500 combination
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Seeking opinions on the Luxman PD151 and EQ500 combination
the luxman phono eq500 has impressive features, I’d like to hear it. Stereophile said this: "especially for the LP enthusiast who uses an analog front end with multiple tonearms and an assortment of cartridges—it’s difficult to imagine another co... 
Selecting Rear Surrounds for 5.1 system
I just looked at your Polk 700, IMO that is way too much speaker for rear surround use. I’m talking about 5.1, small, not a real home theater, yours will be bigger than mine but you mentioned one chair. I am going across the 14’ width, my small ... 
Selecting Rear Surrounds for 5.1 system
here's the Polk I made an offer on   and the Jamo I bought    
Selecting Rear Surrounds for 5.1 system
the rear content is for Video, primarily for directional cues, helicoptors flying in, gunshots, audience noise ...., characters approaching from the rear/side ..... the most important thing is to match the efficiency with your fronts and center, a... 
Entry Level Tube Integrated Amps
Raven Blackhawk Listed Here tubes, only 20 wpc for main speakers, highs, mids, upper bass, with built-in crossover for use with a self-powered sub, or I often recommend a stereo pair of front firing self-powered subs    
Entry Level Tube Integrated Amps
Features, Remote Control, Volume, Balance, Mute, Preamp In, HT Pass Thru, Tape Out, Processor Loop, Stereo/Mono, 2,4,8,16 ohm taps, XLR/RCA .... Bias Meters, bias Adjust, Alternate Tube Types Before you dip your toes, try and think long, ask many... 
Entry Level Tube Integrated Amps
Start with efficient speakers before you try the world of tubes which I do encourage. Patience, wait until you find something that fits, used, near enough to go listen to 1st and pick up is my advice. Best way to save money, get something you kno... 
Preamp issue
I can fix physical, but not electrical things, so I would get rid of the DAC the best way possible, i.e. back to the source if you can. no reason to take a chance IME.  
What's the best 6NS7 tube you have tried in your Atma-Sphere MP-3 preamp?
seems aliexpress half off price is not that good, I got mine in 2020 from TubeDepot Tube Depot KT88 Blue, matched quad set $280. Anyone tried PSVAVE? KT88 Quad Matched $105.??????  
What's the best 6NS7 tube you have tried in your Atma-Sphere MP-3 preamp?
My experience was with 6SL7’s in my Cayin Integrated Tube Amp A88T. Sounded: Great, terrible, great again, future covered! Made in 2001, I Bought it with used tubes 2019 on eBay with: 4 Gold Aero 6550 power tubes 2 Cayin branded 6SN7 2 Cayin ... 
Can I use my Nakamichi cassette deck to record on tape into a Schiit Freya plus preamp?
the Sony SB-500, front controls, is a great idea sb-500, several out there for sale, The SB-300 has top controls as an option One in Canada for sale