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Harmon Kardan T65c Turntable
I as well at one time used the T60 for about 15 years before moving onto VPI. The T65C you have was a further refinement of the original T60. Van Alstine offered mods on the T20 and T30 if memory serves me correct. Basically he added and outboard ... 
Review: Motif MC-8 Preamplifier
Just posted on eBay a Motif MC 8. First one this year to hit auction block. FWIW 
Review: Sonographe SC-1 Preamplifier
Just posted on eBay is a Motif MC8 Preamp. FWIW 
Review: Sonographe SC-1 Preamplifier
Not that up to speed on the Sonographe lime of amplifiers. However I have had pass through here the Motif line in both Amplifiers and Preamps. Most impressed with the Motif line of products, why Conrad Johnson discontinued the Motif line remains a... 
Review: Sonographe SC-1 Preamplifier
I am not famaliar with the SFL-1 preamp or that companies line of products, so not much help there. The Sonographe SC-1 is one of those giant killers among affordable entry level preamps and is a match to the amp you have. While it was here it con... 
What year did tube lose to SS
For me I bailed out of tubes in 1976 with the release of the Threshold Stasis 3. At the time once I heard that amp,I sold off all my tube gear and haven't looked back. My neighbor at the time went with Levinson ML2 mono blocks. In my opinion this ... 
Spectral DMC 6 Preamp
Many thanks, truly appreciated Faust. 
Which Preamp??
Just trying to convince him to pony up for the Spectral and that it is that huge a difference. 
Which Preamp??
Paired a Motiff MC8 preamp with his system. Motiff is a high end CJ brand. Anyway way to much gain with that pre at 27.7 dB worth of gain. Volume control at 7oclock was normal listening and at 9 oclock setting was a damn near concert levels. Sames... 
Sunday morning music...what's spinning?
On rotation this Sunday is Barry Harris, Bud Powell, James Moody,Horace Silver and Bill Evans all on vinyl. 
What the most musical power amp for under $1K?
Biggest value in price/performance ratio and there still in business and thats important is Musical Design. Hand crafted in the U.S. by John Hillig. The Musical Design D 75, D 140 or D 150 more than will fit your requirements, and all can be upgra... 
Sunday morning music...what's spinning?
Playing this Sunday Morning on the VPI MK IV:Seiji Ozawa, Boston Symphony, Rudolf Serkin : Beethoven: Piano Concertos No. 1 & No. 3Seiji Ozawa & Boston Symphony : Beethoven: Symphony No. 5 In C Minor, Op. 67 & Egmont OvertureLorin Maaz... 
Sunday morning music...what's spinning?
As I look out over the Manatee pocket find a few fisherman making their way out. Gentle gulfstream breeze has the palm trees gently swaying. Tourist season is over and Pt. Salerno is back in the hands of the natives. My aging Australian Shepherds ... 
Sunday morning music...what's spinning?
Well this Easter Sunday Morning listening to Gene Ammons and Sonny Stitt live at a small club on Chicagos southside in the early 60's, of course on LP 
Who is your favorite jazz pianist
I guess we would be totally remiss if Don Shirley did not get a nod here. From jazz to classical this pianist is one of the most gifted. Biography by Al Campbell Pianist, composer, and arranger Don Shirley was born in Kingston, Jamaica, on January...