goheelz
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| (Early) Elvis compilation vinyl The "Elvis' Golden Records" series (ca. 1963-64, volumes 1-3 on RCA Victor) are decent collections on vinyl. | |
| Phono stage for 0.2mv cartridge? If you posted your full system, it'd be easier to know what's going on. Agree with @uberwaltz that there ought to be plenty of gain. Is your old C100 working properly? Have you tried another phono stage besides the Canary? You're running a wea... | |
| Phono stage for 0.2mv cartridge? The ModWright Reference PH-150 tube phono stage provides a lot of gain and is very quiet in my system, currently set up with a low-output Lyra Kleos SL (0.25 mV output). Dan Wright could probably answer some of your specific questions in this area. | |
| Friend needs advice for $8,000 system Integrated amplifier: I'd go used tube integrated (McIntosh), but new I'd say Rogue Sphinx with built in phono (tubes, $1500).Turntable/arm: Used is a much better value, but probably if new VPI Scout-level deck with VPI arm (about $2500)DAC: Schii... | |
| comparing two pre-amp/phono section buying scenarios, so weigh in! Line stage (not full-function pre) is a solid idea. Gives you a lot more flexibility when you get tired of the entry-level phono. Maybe even start with a Schiit Mani phono for a lot less money and see how you like that. Then later spend more do... | |
| Your first system and your journey... First set up (in 1977) was fabulous Bose 301s + JVC receiver (including built-in graphic equalizer) + Onkyo direct drive (?) turntable. I paid cash, and it got the job done on my college student budget. | |
| Budget Audiophile system under 2k You haven’t given much to work with in terms of goals, sources etc. But: The Outlaw receiver is good. A lot of people rave about the Elac stuff, but I’ve not heard them. Maybe consider vintage too. My posted vintage system, with an old 1970s McIn... | |
| Thoughts/Advice on replacing a 20 year old system Sorry, I read your post incorrectly and muddied the water: you have the MA352 integrated amp, not the MC352 stereo amp, which I'm more familiar with. But I think my advice is pretty solid otherwise. | |
| Thoughts/Advice on replacing a 20 year old system We both like the MC352. Suggest you immediately scrap the NAD preamp and move up, up, and away from similar products. For example, there are plenty of Mac preamps out there (new or used) that will be way better with the Mac amp you’ve got. Add wh... | |
| Lumin X1 latest Review like we have been saying @audiotroy Please stop with the ads. Thx! | |
| Manley Steelhead vs others. ModWright PH-150 Reference Phono is an option to consider. Tubes but very quiet. I like that it has front panel controls like the Steelhead, although it’s more of a pure phono pre, whereas the Manley can serve as a full pre if I recall correctly. ... | |
| Not too knowledgeable and a cartridge/ phono amp recommendation is desired Your system(s) is not as simple as you've indicated. Recommend you set aside the surround system for movies only. Two channel is where it's at for vinyl playback.That leaves you with the Outlaw receiver and two turntables: a vintage Franken-Thore... | |
| Phono stage with 3 inputs Why not go for a stand-alone phono stage + full-featured preamp? For example, I use a McIntosh C2300 pre that has both mm and mc. Then I run a Modwright phono stage into one of the C2300 aux inputs. The Modwright has both mm and mc inputs. This... | |
| I need some turntable guidance preamp- Mac C2300 tube and has built in phonoKrell MCX 350 monos and PBN Audio KAS speakersMac MC275 tube amp and Klipschorn speakers with Volti upgradesIt's very hard to believe you have the system(s) listed above, but you don't have basic answe... | |
| Help me build a $2,500 system Think about your long term goals. Consider how much of a hurry you need to be in. Recall the story of Mr. Tortoise and Mr. Hare. If you want to move up the food chain, I'd recommend spending the whole $2500 on good electronics. For that kind o... |