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Many seem to be talking about their last system .
I understand what you all are saying but I protest. Personally, I am not going to stop, not only to improve the sound but also to maintain the audiophile tradition and connection to the roots.As for the availability of funds, well, it is always a ... 
Please tutor me on some integrated amp basics.
Just don't ask where parts for the others are made. It's a little different but still..I generally have nothing against Japanese, South Korean and Taiwanese stuff.I read that Hegel thread too, just didn't want to mention it until/unless asked. 
Please tutor me on some integrated amp basics.
builder3, yes, I saw it, but the man will be buying new not used, and the less powerful Luxman class A may not be enough. I did suggest comparing it to class A/B Luxman. That's what I would do myself, but it's up to him, we just express our opinions. 
Please tutor me on some integrated amp basics.
Just curios, anyone tried Magico with British integrated, Naim or Musical Fidelity or LFD ?Yeah, Luxman class A within your budget is $5.5k, 40 watt/ch/4ohm. If it is a very conservative figure - it might be enough for moderate level listening, I ... 
Using a Studio EQ for Vinyl playback
You will not make it sound better with EQ, it will sound just as bad in a different way. Unless you really want to have a mastering studio in your listening room, I see no reason to bother with these devices. It would also be too much work, I woul... 
Cable budget in a rig
This is one seriously expensive system. Cost will also depend on the length of cables and power cords, and also on your hearing. In my view, really good interconnects and power cords start at about $1500 and speaker cables at about $2000, digital ... 
Cable budget in a rig
As much as needed until you reach the point when you no longer hear any meaningful difference going higher.And when you buy used you can sometimes get lucky and have $2.5k cables for $600.It also depends on the complexity of your system. If you ha... 
Can you live with your current speaker until you die?
shkong78, I see, that's good. Kind of like your replace tubes in your phono stage and preamp from time to time but not often really if you choose them well. 
Please tutor me on some integrated amp basics.
That's Luxman class A, I was talking about class A/B models. 
Golden age of vinyl recordings?
Current Berlin rent is quite low though rising, yet I don't hear anything happening there except techno clubs. London might still have what it used to have. Just move one hour from the city and rent can be okay, just like New York. Not that conven... 
Please tutor me on some integrated amp basics.
Yeah, you will need some power and current for your speakers, and personally I prefer this situation for any speakers. Simplest approach is to stay away from class D amps, just forget about them. Class A integrated will probably not give you enoug... 
Golden age of vinyl recordings?
68-71 is a very short time period, what was happening in London then ? This is interesting.It is always "who" but that is always connected to when and where."Primitive studios" are good, I want that minimally processed "live in the studio" sound.  
Please tutor me on some integrated amp basics.
Gryphon Diablo 300 would probably be spectacular with your speakers but it is $16.5k plus $2.3k for the optional phono stage, plus $4.5k for the optional DAC.I understand, you will be looking to buy new or maybe demo, not used.Gryphon’s phono stag... 
Can you live with your current speaker until you die?
I am kind of both. Electronics and the source are extremely important too. What especially irritates me is the distortion in the recording, the only thing you can do is try not to make it worse.I read somewhere that the reviewer who was evaluating... 
Can you live with your current speaker until you die?
By the way, there is Lansche 3.1 for sale here for $13k and Ypsilon power amp for about the same. Or Kharma Exquisite for $24k. Very different speakers, which one is right ? Probably both. The plasma tweeter is thought by some to be incomparable, ...