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Need some turntable guidance
I luckily joined the forum, started learning about playing Mono lps with a real mono cartridge (definitely better), then decided I wanted to try a long arm, and wanted to get to quartz locked direct drive.long and short of it led me to this large ... 
Need some turntable guidance
I suggestset it up again as is, find needed tools or get missing tools, rediscover your tt alignment skills,listen to ittt is about speed, I agree with chackster, no problem = no problem.and if the suspension/bearing transmits vibration into/out o... 
Can you recommend an integrated amp 2K or less for Golden Ear Triton 2's?
triton 2 effieiency is 91db, that's good.this is Cayin tube integrated, remote control, 48 wpc, EXTERNAL user bias with meter, use EL-34 tubes, or KT88's (I prefer the KT88's). https://en.cayin.cn/products_info?itemid=102 I have earlier version,... 
Phono EQ (small, inexpensive) ??? Two Phono Inputs???
Speaking of Versatility"I decided, ordered Fidelity Research FRT-4, 3 rear inputs, front selected individuallyIt has bypass for MMit has 4input/gain choices, 3; 10; 30; 100 ohm inputs 
Clearaudio Concept and Audio Technica AT6006R tonearm lifter???
My JVC Spinner, TT81 (many others) is 1-1/2" above the plinth, so the lifter needs to be raised up via it’s extra height blocks, each level in the stack separate self stick adhesive. Also tonearm post needs to be long enough, I had to add a 3/8" s... 
Which SUT? .... for .3mv/10 ohms MC cartridge into 3mv MM input sensitivity
audioguy85you mead to use in the DIY box?. I realized, even if I did that, I wouldn’t have the versatility of the Vintage Fidelity Research FRT-4 I ordered which is coming slowly from Japan: MM bypass, 4 load choices, 3 inputs.four resultant loads... 
Audio Technica AT33PTG/II MC Cartridge, anyone have it or heard it?
regafanThanks, yes 20x is a good choice for AT33PTG/2: .3mv output; 10 ohm impedance.I went thru a learning phase here https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/which-sut-for-3mv-10-ohms-mc-cartridge-into-3mv-mm-input-sensiti?utm_campaign=website&... 
Which SUT? .... for .3mv/10 ohms MC cartridge into 3mv MM input sensitivity
I need to look into a better antenna, my wife's car and friends car get it clearly. I have come to like public radio, even gave them some money. 
surg protection / high output amps
new/usedafter I bought mine, I read that IF they have dealt with spikes, repeatedly, there may be damage ... to parts within, never occurred to me, just passing what i read along .. 
surg protection / high output amps
I just bought this old old Power conditioner, https://stereonomono.blogspot.com/2012/06/adcom-ace-515-1987.html a desirable feature, besides protection, is the sequenced time delay, turns accessories on first, then 10 secs later powers the amp(... 
ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE QUESTION TO ANSWER ...
mapman Of course when you play WOTW for friends they are amazed, and as you say, it keeps casual listeners attention longer than typical.However, the comment I remember best was from a friend of a friend. My friend and I were into it, and his f... 
100W, 200W, or 300W?
watching blue meters is a short lived thrill, then you will want to turn them off and 'see' the music not the meters. IOW, look around at other stuff now. btw, the meters show nothing, unless you change the setting to measure a low power range, be... 
Starting from scratch and seeking advice as to how to proceed...
Primary: efficient speakers. that puts you in position to need lower power amp, saves money, and, more importantly puts you in position to try tubes now or in the future.secondary: think long now, as you are doing, see what you really want, cost t... 
ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE QUESTION TO ANSWER ...
Jeff Wayne’s amazing recording of War of the Worlds! After all the dynamics, Richard Burton’s voice better be ’right’, it is very revealing. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Wayne%27s_Musical_Version_of_The_War_of_the_Worlds I’ve also got the LP... 
Which SUT? .... for .3mv/10 ohms MC cartridge into 3mv MM input sensitivity
Carver, Vintage?looked up the Carver cube, 1981, 39 years old, I think it qualifies as vintage, but it looks as modern today as it did in 1981. I’ve been careful with it’s cheap speaker clips, but it’s doing a very nice job in my office. No power ...