ericsch

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Vincent PHO 700 Phono Stage
Kmark, my original post is from a year ago. I wound up getting a used PS Audio GCPH for $500. I have been happy with it and I think it is a fine phono stage. If I upgrade in the future, I will take a look at the Parasound JC 3+.   
Are you looking for a great classic analog jazz/vocal/blues album?
There is a reissue available on the "Not Now" label. I will probably try to find a used mono version. Thanks for the recommendation.  
Are you looking for a great classic analog jazz/vocal/blues album?
Do you have the mono version? 
Need recommendation for a CD player
I second Marantz SA8005, another option Rega Apollo-R. 
System / Component Recommendation
If you are going new: Cayin A-88T or Primaluna Integrated Amp and Rega or VPI TT.Speakers offer an endless choice and it depends on the type of music you like. Personally, I lust after a pair of Harbeth Super HL5 Plus. If you're going after used e... 
stylus choice for v-15 type iv
Are you looking for a stylus? If so, Jico in Japan has replacements. 
Vincent PHO 700 Phono Stage
Anyone? 
Primaluna Dialog Two Integrated Amp vs Cayin A-88T
Saki, thanks, lots of good info. 
Primaluna Dialog Two Integrated Amp vs Cayin A-88T
Thanks, Newbee. Maybe I missed something, I'm new to tubes. But what did you use for replacements when you changed the Cayin "stock tubes"?Eric 
Vintage Crown D 150A II Amp -- How good was it?
I still have my DC300A that I purchased new. I'v had it in my office for the last few years, but finally had to retire it because of big time transformer hum. When I bought the Crown back in the mid 70's, I mated it with a Mac C-26 (which I still ... 
Primaluna Dialog Two Integrated Amp vs Cayin A-88T
Buconero, have you stayed with the KT-88's that came with your Cayin or have you experimented with el34's?Learsfool, I guess same question for you.Thanks. 
Primaluna Dialog Two Integrated Amp vs Cayin A-88T
Thanks for your responses.This system is going in a fairly small room, about 12' x 15'.Thanks for the info on the differences between the el34 and kt-88s. Is there general agreement on this point?Prog,can you recommend some used tube integrateds?I...