handymann

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Is a SUT needed?
sksos1:  i'm just a few blocks from you down in Nashville Tn. 
Is a SUT needed?
Sksos1:  All joking aside, I had a Clearaudio Maestro and it sounded great. Didn't have it connected to an SUT. It had plenty of output. Maybe I need to invest in a SUT to up my voltage. .5 mv is a small amount of output for sure. I know with any ... 
Is a SUT needed?
Sksos1:  That's why I'm using two different MC carts. No SUT needed. Maybe a SLUT😁 
Is a SUT needed?
Jperry:  Thanks for the heads up. I could have easily invested twice what I already have, to no avail. I'm pleased with my sound. It's all good.  
Is a SUT needed?
sksos1:Once I replaced my "new" tubes from my upgrade from a standard Rhea to a Signature Rhea, with  very low noise matched tubes, my noise floor is as quiet as a tubed preamp can be-almost.  I chose the the RCA quad matched 12AX7's from Andy, at... 
Is a SUT needed?
jperry:  I replaced all four 
Is a SUT needed?
Nandric:I'm not clear, on what aspects makes one tube superior to another.  You read about NOS (new old stock) being the best.  It would seem with technology being so much better in our modern times, a superior new stock tube could be manufactured... 
Is a SUT needed?
jperry:  I too purchased 4 matched RCA 12ax7's from Andy and my noise floor was reduced significantly. Still a little tube rush between songs at high level of playback, but that's just tubes.  
TO BE OR NOT TO BE the user of a record clamp
You must understand-my wife told me it was either her or my Hi-Fi.  I'm sure going to miss her. 
TO BE OR NOT TO BE the user of a record clamp
Invictus005: Yes. Had my Dr. Pepper @ 10, 2 and 4 
TO BE OR NOT TO BE the user of a record clamp
Roberjerman: Do u know of a clamp that will fit my PL-71? It only has a very short spindle with no threads. It would have to be something that " latches" onto the short spindle.  The one you sent me a link to-will that actually "latch" onto my spi... 
Looking for the best moving coil cart that is around $5K used
tooblue:  I appreciate your response and will experiment with what you have mentioned.  I think I will mount the Urushi to my VPI and hear what happens.  As of now, both the DRT XV1s and the Koetsu sound very similar.   I just posted a thread abou... 
Looking for the best moving coil cart that is around $5K used
Elizabeth:  I remember talking to you years ago and am not sure where you went, but glad you're back..  What say you?  I welcome all comments. 
Looking for the best moving coil cart that is around $5K used
tooblue:  I know you and others, think I've lost my mind, what little of it is left-too much "60's."  I invite u to try setting up an inexpensive TT and strap a primo cart on it.  If your set up is correct and the TT is good, I really don't think ... 
CD vs. Vinyl
Looks like there hasn't been any activity on this for eight years.  I still play CD's occasionally.  I put on my CD of Abbey Road. It sounded so bright and brittle I had to get up and put the LP on.  I know-should have known better.  I'm using a T...