elrod

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Tube Preamp with Solid State Amp?
You could try a hybrid  tube preamp which has just one set of gain tubes, like some of the VTL preamps. I've got a VTL 7.5 III driving my Dartzeel and it sounds bloody mavelous. 
A Soundsmith Re-tip Believer
Peter's crew does a fantastic job. Anyone who hasn't dealt with him doesn't know what they're missing... 
Galibier Eiger Turntable
Well his website says 2020 
Speaker cable recommendations in my budget
I'm not a speaker wire connoisseur by any means, but I use Mogami W3103 speaker wire. You can find under $3/ft and they sound marvelous 
What's the future for vinyl lovers?
Well here's to hoping supply/demand kicks in. Yes it absolutely is a disruption but hopefully someone will step up and rebuild - maybe even to be able to improve the quality of the lacquers used... 
Axe to grind know it alls
I can't figure it out - if you don't like the poster, why read it? Kinda like touching the hot burner on the stove when you KNOW you're going to get burned... 
So What Is Real?
So has anyone changed their mind yet about cables? 
Love it when it snows
Yep the best part of being out while it's snowing is how quiet it is 
Shipping to the FedEx Office Print & Ship Center is recommended
Yep I luv the Walgreens. Plus that way the missus can't ask "what was in the box on the porch"? 
Another marketing gimmick?
But it's so cute! 
Problem with Ref 5SE
I no nothing about AR, but did you switch the tubes from the right to left channel to see if the noise follows the tubes? 
The Music Room - Boulder Colorado
I'm local to The Music Room and I've been to their place - they are legit. I've only bought from them - I've never sold to them. Sorry for your problems and hope it gets squared away fast 
Oppo 105 stutter
OPPO still supports their products - contact them and see what they have to say 
High end audio - mid range ears
You don’t finding happiness or contentment by wanting something, you find it by being happy with what you have. If mid-fi puts a huge smile on your face, you're miles ahead of most people here. Kick back and enjoy the music!  
What is the best premp for Atma-Sphere MA-1 3.3 amp?
Vintage stuff - a Yamaha B-1 amplifier and Yamaha NS-2000 speakers