honeyooi

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Has anyone gotten a good discount from dealer on new technics turntables?
Congrats, enjoy that great table .Mostly people have starting point on budget when try something with new hobbies ,price matters in case analog not suitable.me also start with oldest SL-1200 đź‘Ť. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Inger marie gundersen “Make this moment “ great song and sound 
Which tubes for eastern electric phono preamp?
Try Telefunkens,their famous for 12ax7 Tubes .or mullard . 
AMP or Preamp
Hear the Wilson and Audio research and is good combination (tube amp).also fans of Pass labs (solid state)If space allow go separate for amp and pre .Cheers  
The best speaker for a small room...at any price point.
Me too love harbeth M30.1 in 10x11 room.try to look something different with better bass . 
Best vinyl purchases based on pressing, studio production, sound quality and enjoyment.
Finish listening maybe This should add to your list :-Rebecca Pidgeon “the Raven” SE pressing.-Annie Lennox “Nostalgia” blue note. 
Big speakers in small room at moderate volume levels
@yyzsantabarbara,i do have same size room with you and using harbeth M30.1 ,My set up is triangle with 7ft distance between speaker and the seat .to get you an idea is in my system pics . 
Dynaudio-Which one should I buy with around $5000.
For your budget If I can give advice will start with Confidence series even if buy used speaker but performance is top notch !if small room start with C1 or if room big enough try C2 . 
Best vinyl purchases based on pressing, studio production, sound quality and enjoyment.
Here some of my fav:Inger Marie ,make this moment 180g HQP.Jacintha ,here to Ben.Lyn Stanley ,lost In romance.Melody gardot,my one and only 45rpm.Stacey Kent ,changing lights.Holly cole ,don’t smoke in bed.Lauren white,AT last 45rpm.Simone ,Simone... 
Amplifier for Harbeth 40.2
Hi,first all no have experience on 40.2 but have C7 and now M30.1.Me also Pass lover and own several amp/pre including INT-150.in my experience move to tube amp bring more plus/magic to the midrange what harbeth famous for !when switching to SS to... 
AirTight ATM-2 vs McIntosh MC30s (Restored )
Hi,me too have Air Tight ATM2 not Mcintosh.folkfreak said is truth ,the amp is powerful and musical .love the look too!use it with harbeth @85db your Tekton is pretty easy to drive . 
Past and Present Totem Arro Owners: Favorite Integrated?
Hi,me not listening arrow but have their big wind ,use them with Krell Kav400 and pass INT150.for under 2k you can easily find the Krell.in my opinion with wind ,it need big power to sound best. 
1K sleeper MC cart?
If you can find used Zu denon 103/R then send it to retip with MR stylus ,it was awesome!mine go to Andy with sapphire cantilever,and with my classic is suit my taste of music and Best bang for buck spent to me. 
What's Next
Vandersteen ,at your budget try 5A or model seven used 
Soundstage and explosive dynamics?
Great choice for PMC IB2,but seems gone now!is well round sound speaker, tight and fast bass will surprise You.the sound disappeared even in smaller room and that midrange,man.....kind a miss it!!!