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Tonearm - Incognito VS Origin Live
I know, I've read most of the posts (that's a TON)and I have no excuse...I've been baaad. 
Tonearm - Incognito VS Origin Live
Twl, I'm familiar with your tweak, but for some reason, I just haven't gotten around to it. I will give it a try, however, as it appears to result in no damage to the arm, and to be 100% reversible if need be present. 
Tonearm - Incognito VS Origin Live
I have a Tecnodec, RB 250 with Michell Tecnoweight, and Clearaudio Aurum Beta S wood-body cartridge. I have often wondered what to do re: rewire. I was leaning toward the Incognito rewire, but I just read the above statements, and they gave me pau... 
Recent Ambient/Electronica?
MogwaiI heard Rock Action, on vinyl- pretty good.Astralwerks has reissued some ENo, and I think it's available on import SACD 
What is the best phono preamp you have heard?
Anyone listened to the Graham Slee Era Gold Mk. 5? 
Lots of Rogue Audio M120 mono blocks
Perhaps because the 150s, which have replaced the 120s, are now available. 
Major Questions Concerning Tube Amps..??
Yes, occasionally, distortion is higher with tube amps, but the character of the distortion is more pleasant.I know it sounds hokey, but you won't worry about the "specs" once you've heard a good tube amp.Tube amps come in all wattages, however, 5... 
Tube amp for JMR Trentes?
I have a Rogue Tempest integrated running in Triode mode, and with ~ 30 watts output potential with 6550 tubes, I am not lacking for power. I'm sure that I could be happy with less wattage. The Tempest has been a pleasure- The guys at Rogue are TO... 
help me pick a phono preamp.
Graham Slee Era Gold MK Vgspaudio.comI'd never heard of Graham Slee either, until I did some research. Try a search on Audioasylum, the Vinyl following is bigger over there. I found one used here on the 'goN, and it sounds incredible. Here's a rev... 
Best table in $1500 range
I am an analog newbie for sure, but with the science behind antiskate, other manufacturers' incrementally adjustable compensation devices, and the fact that you can measure it, just "eyeballing" it by twisting a wire is sorta strange- but then aga... 
Best table in $1500 range
Although it's been out for a while, noone seems to own one, but me. It is my first "real" table, and I bought after much research. I'm happy with my purchase, and with the music.I got a Michell Tecnodec from Gene Rubin Audio, as a demo, with Miche... 
Long-Term Storage of Equipment
wow.Excellent work 
Tight-Budget Tube Integrated... Help
Spoke too soon-Anthem Integrated One- $450 for sale today.THese are decent products, no? Made by Sonic Frontiers, if I'm not mistaken.Chime in, fellow Tube Lovers.THis might be a good opportunity. 
Tight-Budget Tube Integrated... Help
I am at a loss.I, too have seen those Radii amps and licked my chops.I wish you good luck in your search for a good tubed integrated for under $500.THe only thing that I know of would be a Pair of the ASL wave 8 mono amps and a cheap Creek volume ... 
Long-Term Storage of Equipment
Good suggestions!Thanks.Anyone Else?