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Looking at a used Chinook or also have a lione on a nice Supper nova 2.
 tablejockey thanks for the recommendation I've been leaning to the Chinook, only reason the supper nova 2 was a contender is it can take 2 carts and does get good reviews. but I would defiantly prefer tubes even though the battery power intrigued... 
Tube Phono with Tube Integrated Amp?
i'm in a similar situation i'm looking for a Phono stage in around the $2k give or take a few hundred. and there is so many out there that are good in this price range. the Chinook and the Musical Surroundings super nova 2 are high on my list, as ... 
Best Tube Amp For Sonus Faber? Or Pass XA-100.5? $6-7,500 Budget, Purchasing Used.
A 100wc or higher tube amp is going to be just as hot as a pass amp. or hotter I've run 100wc Cary mono blocks and they were hot with all those heaters burning away. not to mention the power flow. I lust after a Steelhead unfortunately my Navy sal... 
Manley Chinook or Zesto Andros 1.2
Can I add a question here I was considering a used chinook (here on the gone)or a used musical surroundings super nova 2 phono preamplifier. both are about the same price with in a couple hundred. I know one is tube and the other battery SS.  I ru... 
Isolation Feet for Garrard 301 wood plinth
i'm using some steel pin points i find they help focus everything better then the sorbothane I have also tried. seems everything I used that isolated softened the presentation the hard points tighten everything up and adds to the detail.   
Looking for an used, inexpensive pre amp
if you only need more sources a switch box maybe all you need.  second the Saga from Shiit. lastly try some vintage audio shops and regular audio shops that have used items.  
Need Advice On A New Turntable Upgrade
Another option is the Garrard 301/401 or Thorens TD124 with a custom plinth and an arm of your choice. you could easily get a wonderful set up for your budget and be happy for ever, with tons of upgrade paths for the future. I went from an oracle ... 
Isolation Feet for Garrard 301 wood plinth
Thanks for the heads up noromance I've considered this already from a friends advice i'll be upgrading the bearing when and if I go to a heavier platter. I've been running it stock as for now and i'm quite happy i'm in the middle of other upgrades... 
interesting link to Class D amp clones from Audioholics
oh yes its old from 2009 but wonder how much of this is still going on 
Psvane 300-B Tubes ? ? ?
I have a Set of gold lions and a set of WE replicas and both are good tubes but I find I listen to the gold lions the most they seem to be some what better in the extremes better highs not rolled off like others and stronger and detailed lows. The... 
Looking for THE amp to anchor my system, Krell, Plinius or maybe a D
look here if your in Canada also the USA and UK sight as well they have three sights to chose from. my user names glen newdick if you message me I’ll give you any help you need. http://www.canuckaudiomart.com/I’ve been buying selling on the audiom... 
I would like to get into Turntables but ......... HELP!
try a vintage store in your area and dip your feet into vinyl with a good vintage table set up buy the shop. save some money and get more for it. then when your ready you can upgrade.  
Buying a power cord from France, import duty and taxes?
do it its fine I live in Canada and have never had issues shipping anywhere in the world. shipping is not that expensive as some here would say. I've bought and sold many items to / from the USA, Netherlands, UK,  etc. and never had an issue. one ... 
Blue sound Node 2 vs Lumin D1
 Have you thought of one of the micro computers with a digital out and a good DAC. most can be set up to display on a tablet or phone or you could output the video to a small tv or monitor(touch screen is ultimate). I use an Asus Vivo mini pc it o... 
Looking for THE amp to anchor my system, Krell, Plinius or maybe a D
some quick searches for you as there is a tone of stuff in the gone to look at in your price range. some one mentioned the Ayre V-5xe there is one up for sale right now see link below. https://www.audiogon.com/listings/solid-state-jeff-rowland-mod...