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Mark Levinson ML3 vs Sansui BA5000
Thanks for the comments. 
My recent experience in PayPal dispute
Many thanks for all of your feedback.In my case, I received his first email about the problem a couple days before my Europe trip, and I forgot to respond to him before I took the plane. Then, I got another email a few days after I arrived in Euro... 
Phono preamp with two inputs: two MMs or MM+MC?
Bpoletti, That was my question. Why isn't there much demand for two (or even three) MM inputs only? There should be many users who own SUTs, and they would rather like to have phono preamps with multiple MM inputs at much less price than those wit... 
Phono preamp with two inputs: two MMs or MM+MC?
Well, my posting was more like why there are only a few (or even close to none) phono preamps that support two MMs with no MC support. Why not let people use their favorite SUTs for their MC cartridges with MM only phono pre?Supporting both MM and... 
Phono preamp with two inputs: two MMs or MM+MC?
Many thanks for all recommendations. I did not know that this many phono preamps exits with two inputs that can support either MM/MM or MM/MC. Most of them cost over $4000.Finding a perfect phono preamp for my system would be a long journey.My cur... 
Which phono preamps among these three?
I had VK60 and VK30 with phono card for several years, and I was mostly happy until I had a chance to compare them with Plinius SA102 (which I have now) and Plinius M16P with phono section. Plinius was a clear winner for me, especially M16P's phon... 
Which phono preamps among these three?
Just called Keith and asked about using 0.2mV or lower gain MC cartridges with vtph-2. He said it should be fine. He said that even 0.1mV catridges would work fine without too much noise.Well, that is a good part.Then, I found out that the one for... 
Garrard 301/401 audition request
Is it likely that any vendor would try to reproduce Garrard 301/401 or Thorens TD124 in the near future?If not, why not? Would it be so hard to remake them? The cost would be too much and economically not feasible? 
Which phono preamps among these three?
Thanks.It looks pretty good a deal.However, I've realized that its MC only supports medium output MC cartridges (0.5mV ~ 1mV). I have three very low output MC cartridges (Ortofon MC20, SL15e, SL20, which are all under 0.1mV, SPU Gold (0.2mV), and ... 
WHEST PS20 vs. TWO
Bump.I would also like to hear an opinion about the two. Any experience? 
Best Vinyl Bach - Solo Cello Suites recording?
Casals' recording is no match to Staker's. I have both.The thing is, most Bach solo cello suite records are very expensive and sought after, especially those with good recording quality. For example, Starker's mono recording costs over $500. It is... 
Which phono preamps among these three?
I did not know about Atma-Sphere preamps with phono unit. Pardon my ignorance. If its phono section is as good as $2000~$3000 external phono, I might consider it, well, in the future.Whest RDT SE is over my budget, as is NVO SPA. Bpoletti, how wou... 
Which phono preamps among these three?
OK.When a used Herron VTPH-2 comes up for sale, it would be mine! I cannot afford a new one at the moment.I wonder if Herron's MC would be bettern than Herron's MM + Hashimoto SUT. Then, I can sell Hashimoto. 
Which phono preamps among these three?
No particular reason. As I said in my first post, I just picked those three because1. They are on sale in audiogon2. They are within my budget (with stretch)3. They all seem to have very good reviews and followingsSo, I might go for any other phon... 
Which phono preamps among these three?
So far, I've had (and heard extensively) Clear audio micro basic MM/MC, Cary Audio PH-1, Yaqin MS-12B, BAT VK30 with its phono, and NuWave Phono pre phono converter, and Plinius MP16P with its phono. MP16P is by far the best, far better than VK30'...