flg2001

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Need a Preamp Recommendation
Check a passive preamp if possible (Axiom, Monolithic, etc..), otherwise a used Adcom or Rotel will do,considering you are not into vinyl..... yet!.Fernando 
Comments / Observation on Dynavector 505 tonearm?
Thanks for your valuable feedback, I was not lucky enough to win the bid and pursuing another options such as aGraham Robin or STax-Saec.Fernando 
VTL or ARC ?
I have had VTL and ARC but not particullary the models you mention.ARC brought a lot of a tube sound to my systemby that time, I found it a little grainy and not as dynamic as I would like to. VTL was more musical, all-around fine system which all... 
First Sound compared to Supratek, VAC, or Audio No
Now that the passive route is open in the thread, I would like to add of my experience with a First Sound Reference II Passive preamp - and agree with Ramses all the way. The passive preamp option really opened a new window in terms of transparenc... 
VTL Tetrode/Triode
Agreed with Hgabert post entirely, in a way the Triode/pentode switch could be a Hi-End Equalizer for audio setups.Fernando 
Distortion and popping from new speakers
Sounds to me like your AC line is below the 120 V reading with so many gear plugged to it, try to disconnect everything and just plug one source at the time, or feed your amp from other AC outlet which is not in the same route of the rest of the s... 
Will the new C.A.T. LEGEND be the ultimate preamp?
Straper, let me know when you get the new CAT Legend, I am interested in your Ultimate !Fernando 
$800 Cartridge Shootout and Upgrade Path
CHris - DonĀ“t feel bad if you want to sell your PASS preamp. I sold mine (X3 in this case) that did not meet my expectations considering other preamps I had at hand two months back. Now I live happy with a PLC Sonic Euphoria Passive Preamp.Fernando 
speakers for krell kav 400 ix
I would suggest the Nautilius line from B&WFernando 
Best Integrated for Audio Physic Virgo III?
Used Gryphon Tabu ($2000 - $2500) 
If you had $500 to spend, how would you spend it?
Rockboy: Go for the cartridge upgrade, your table seems to be running fine and no inspection is neccesary. Arm board or felt mat replacement is something you can face later on if ever neccesary.Consider a Denon 103r MC cartridge, keep in minf it i... 
If you had $500 to spend, how would you spend it?
I backup Pehare here, sounds to me that you are quite satisfied with your table right now.Fernando 
Cary SLP 2002 or Joule LA 100 Mk III or?w/PassX250
Why not a passive preamp?, I am currently running my X250 with a PLC Sonic Euphoria with nice results.Fernando 
Recomendations for a line stage only tube pre-amp
Considering your setup, I would go for a Mac preamp.Fernando 
Pass X-250 with REL sub
I am just recently having some hum issues with my X250 since I am still runingthru a non-dedicated power line, and I am sharing power withthe christmas tree!!!, once the tree is off hum issues dissapear.Fernando