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Phono stage recommendations
Well I bought a Luxman EQ 500 and it is outstanding! Coming from a Tavish Design Adagio (with upgraded transformers) which is no slouch, the Lux plays at another level, and it should since it is quite a bit more expensive. It is very powerful and ... 
Blue Note Tone Poet Series
The sound quality of their recordings is outstanding! Quiet, dynamic and natural sounding. What's not to like? 
Phonostage recommendations under $3K
I am hoping to receive the Lux within the next 7-10 days. 
Phonostage recommendations under $3K
The Luxman EQ 500! :  ) 
Phonostage recommendations under $3K
Good luck getting a Luxman EQ 500 for under $3K! 
Phonostage recommendations under $3K
I owned a Herron VTPH A for a bit. And while I thought it was great for classical and jazz, I felt that it lacked "pop" or sufficient transient response for rock. (Perhaps Keith Heron's training in classical music made for that difference?) I ende... 
Phonostage recommendations under $3K
Check out the Tavish Design Adagio and you can roll tubes to get the degree of warmth you want. The only downside is that there is a 5-6 week wait for them, but occasionally, a used one will pop up for sale. : ) 
Phono stage recommendations
Smatsui - I am envious that you have those two phono stages and two systems! Also, I am curious as to which MC setting you use with the Apheta 3?  I assume that you are using the MC low setting?Yes, the Lux build quality is outstanding and would l... 
Mag-Lev Turntables
"The use of the new 3-phase motor in this package, combined with the mounting of the motor to the cabinet instead of the sub-chassis, as well as noise floor improvements from the new mag-lev platter assembly, yields a new Cosmos that is significan... 
Mag-Lev Turntables
Interesting read! The SOTA Cosmos Eclipse uses a Mag-Lev plater and I was seriously contemplating getting one until now. https://sotaturntables.com/products/cosmos-eclipse/"Platter FixtureStainless Steel shaft, machined sintered bronze sleeves han... 
Getting him in my ARC PH3se phono pre
Try the Granite Audio # 502, which eliminates ground loops.  Quest for Sound is advertising an earlier version (501) on AgoN, but they also can get you the #502. 
Honest question about cartridge vs. turntable performance.
I found this from the Origin Live website while researching their tables and arms. See bottom. The phono stage is the biggest upgrades, followed by the TT.https://www.originlive.com/hi-fi/tonearm/award-winning-tonearm-conqueror/"Due to carrying ou... 
Phono stage hum - Rega Aria
Try one of these...Quest For Sound carries them.http://www.graniteaudio.com/zero/page2.html 
Analysis Plus Silver Apex Speaker cable
Thanks Decooney and I am looking forward to how they sound with more hours! 
Analysis Plus Silver Apex Speaker cable
I  own them and I think they are wonderful! They have  around 80-100 hours on them I have not heard any brightness through my DeVore Super Nine speakers, so it could indeed be your speakers or you need more hours on them. The cables use a solid co...