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Piega P-10 / Solid State or tube amplification?
For what it is worth I used to have the p8ltd (now have the c8ltd) and have driven them with the integrated nuvista m3 (tube preamp ss output). This I have found to be a superb combination. I have a friend who drove them very well with the audiore... 
Martin logans or Dali Euphonia
Dear ArmanditoI hope you don't mind the direct email but since I was going to suggest a third choice I figured I would write you directly. I did have some questions. How big is the room? Do you have any intent on listening to multichannel music? W... 
Calgary Audio Club
There actually is a local audio society. We have been set up for about a year. If you would like more information drop me a noteGary 
Off to London UK next week and ....
I went to the Walrus (www.walrus.uk.co I think) and they have very interesting stuff. Also very nice - chaps name was I think les. 
Wadia think I should put my new 270se on???
I have tried my transport on the darumas and it was quite good. For more money I put it on rollerblocks and a symposium shelf and that has been great. I would try the darumas because they don't cost a fortune. the other suggestions are very good b... 
Piega 8 limited
Dear FaziodI am a previous owner of the p8ltd (have moved up to the c8ltd). I don't recall the exact specs but they go something like this.The sensitivity is 89 db and 4ohm. The frequency response is probably quite near what it is for the c8ltd bu... 
Seperate phono stage v.s. step up transformer
I have gone through something quite similar recently with a built in phono stage in my nuvista and scoured all over for information. I got a large amount of input from people here and on aa. I believe everything people have said thus far is more t... 
Have anybody heard Audio Tekne MC Step-ups?
I have not heard the transformer but have other audiotekne equipment. If you can't find anyone you might contact the audio tekne importer to the US - steve davis, if you need his email I can get it for you. Michael fremer spoke very well of the ca... 
L.P. Cataloging Sytem Advice
I might drop a note to albert porter, he has a very large collection. I believe there are some threads on the net about this. Good luck and great haul 
Best Live Recording on LP
For instrumental Larry Coryell European Impressions is superb. I have never seen it in cd 
Benz Micro Ruby 2 Impedance Adjustment
For what its worth I went with the Groove phonostage which is factory preset and after discussion with the Groove people their experience for this set up was much lower, around 100 as I believe. I will look it up again and get back to you but the ... 
Attention Piega P10 Owners/Listeners
Dear ToddI do not have p10s but have had p8ltd and will offer what help I can. Calloway and a number of other audiogoners have had the p10s and you might try to contact him.With regards to room size that is not a huge room but I expect it would be... 
Your Favorite Chet Baker Recording
Thanks everyone for all the input. It gives me something to start with. This site is great for that sort of thing. I will let you know what I findGary 
Piego P-10 or big Thiels?
I wasn't going to respond as I'm a bit late in the post but was drawn in by your reference to Holly cole and I can see clearly now. It is one of my favorite discs and one I have long used in assessing a system. Being Canadian I have also heard her... 
The Front End is Done. Upgrade Speaker Ideas
Unless I missed it in the post you haven't really given us a price range. That being said you have taken great care in setting up your front end and thus want the same care with the speakers, arguably the most important component. The other sugges...