grinnell

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user poll on seperates vs integrated
I started with a Primaluna PL2 w/photo stage.  I added a CDP, a TT, and a Tuner. took the Photo stage out, sold it and bought a series of 4 tube Photo Stages settling on a Hagerman Cornet II.  Big sound difference.  Got Hooked.  Bought a used Dec... 
6DJ8 vs. 6922?
I just switched a 2c51 tube in my MHDT DAC with a 6922 with adapter better bass and bigger soundstage      
Can you give me your speaker suggestions?
Ref 3A de Capo   Nice detailed and rich midrange with good bass for a standmount I also have Klipsch Quartets and I love the live sound they provide but for overall full sound the de Capos have it   running both with low watt 4-6wpc tube amps... 
The most tower like stand mount under $4k
Ref 3A de Capo vs the Ref 3A  Episode BE  
Phono pre amp suggestion
Hagerman Cornet  V2 is the best sounding  
Chicago 1967 - 2023
I saw them in '76 in KC,  I loved CTA but never cared for their move to more pop  
Newly discovered
Tank and the Bangas  
Used DACs for sale - help me choose
Anything by MHDT very musical  
Hand Sanitizer for Ultrasonic Record Cleaning?
We have been using out of date hand sanitizer to clean printing plates in the printmaking classes at our college.  it does a good job of taking the bulk off and a great job of cleaning residual ink from hands    
Hand Sanitizer for Ultrasonic Record Cleaning?
I think it will leave a residue, its not just alcohol  
Is there a USB B to USB C Adapter
i use b to c all the time with my printers  
Speaker Cables - Long Run
I use 15 feet of Kimber 8PR in a a 3/5 biwire configuration for my Reference 3A de Capos  
Music Hall CD25.3 CD Player
I had one for 12 years, very light use.  it up and died.  I went with an Emotiva ERC-4 with a DAC input  built like a tank  
Omega speakers -- mostly sold out, all the time?
Small company high demand, i think most orders are custom by order, not stock take a look at the list for Decware amps-waitinglist is about 12-18 months  
Adding a Dac and Stresmer
I am using a MHDT Stockhom 2 DAC with my tube setup.  Check it out nice full rich sound, good bass, wider soundstage