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Different Tubes and general purpose?
Thanks millercarbon.  I ask as I’ve read plenty of articles about how there was notable, not step change, improvement in overall sound quality.   I get that that a lot audiophile purchases can either be snake oil or nearly inaudible changes.  I ha... 
Different Tubes and general purpose?
*best enhance.   
Seriously considering tube preamp…opinions?
Line Magnetic offer very good value for $ tube amps.  You need to pair with right speakers but I've had two, been very happy with both.   
Line Magnetic 501-a gold? any experience?
I have a 501ia with aftermarket (but certified service) sub output.  I’ve had for roughly 2 years and love it.  I will likely upgrade the tubes, but it really has a warm sound to it.  I have the Harbeth HL5 plus speaker and while i love them, you ... 
Rega P10 v Complete rebuild Garrard 401!
Thanks.  It’s very tempting.  But by the time i add a tone arm and cart I’m w/in a stones throw if a “new” Woodsong. I really appreciate everyone’s help and insights.  Seriously great community.   
Rega P10 v Complete rebuild Garrard 401!
I just went through listings on audio mart and do not see a Garrard 301 or 401.  Lots of Linn LP12 and some good Thorens.   
Rega P10 v Complete rebuild Garrard 401!
thanks again noromance.   Right now I'm a strong lean to the 401.   I'm trying to closely match the wood veneer of my Harbeth HL5 Plus speakers in "tiger ebony".  As ebony is not cheap, a woodsong ebony plinth is $3800.  gulp.  thinking ortofon AS... 
Rega P10 v Complete rebuild Garrard 401!
Hi Noromancenew tube on the way to roll PHO.  And thanks for counsel.  Chris mentioned ModWright phono stage. Assume it was 9.0.  I’m strongly leaning to Garrard.  Best  
Rega P10 v Complete rebuild Garrard 401!
I talked with chris at Woodsong today.  I can see why everyone is so happy with him.  Knowledgeable, customer-centered and a passionate audiophile.  He clearly knew a great deal more than me, but never came across as condescending.  I’m leaning th... 
Rega P10 v Complete rebuild Garrard 401!
Mojo....i admit that the SOTA sapphire is very appealing.  I really like the simplicity and classic lines of the design.  Aesthetically it is up there, but not quite the same as the older Thorens and Garrard.   As sacrilegious as that is to say wh... 
Rega P10 v Complete rebuild Garrard 401!
MDalton.  I’m in the DFW area.  Uber, et al.  Understand and i may well just pull the trigger.  Need to noodle on this one.    
Rega P10 v Complete rebuild Garrard 401!
Thanks mglik.  My issue is that I don’t have the means to really do a lot of listening sessions with many of the decks.  There is a REGA dealership near me, and I’ve now found a a clear audio dealer.  To my knowledge i have way of “test driving” a... 
Rega P10 v Complete rebuild Garrard 401!
Thanks Uber.  Any thoughts on Woodsong audio’s Linn LP13 anyone? 
Rega P10 v Complete rebuild Garrard 401!
All who put me onto Woodsong Audio....a big thanks!   If I go the vintage route that is a great lead.  Again many thanks.   Again, sound quality is of paramount importance, but I would ideally like to have something that feels has a more vintage l... 
Rega P10 v Complete rebuild Garrard 401!
Not familiar with Fern & Roby.  Will investigate. Thxmdalton i see your rig.  Nice blue!