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Connect 78 rpm turntable to Vinnie Rossi L2i SE amp?
@yogiboy : what about phono equalization? 78's used a variety of different EQ curves! I wish I could remember the name of the phono stage with selectible EQ curves discussed in that Stereophile article! A modern era RIAA curve would be far from op... 
Connect 78 rpm turntable to Vinnie Rossi L2i SE amp?
That phono stage for 78's really intrigued me when I read about it in Stereophile. Wish I could remember more!  
Connect 78 rpm turntable to Vinnie Rossi L2i SE amp?
@yogiboy +1! I see you beat me to the finish line! Good work! I still like the idea of using a vintage Dual with the 78 speed!  
Connect 78 rpm turntable to Vinnie Rossi L2i SE amp?
I found a Dual 1214 on eBay that might work. Seller cindedward-4 in New Hampshire has one for $119 + $35 shipping. I sent a message asking if it has the 78 speed. Awaiting a reply.  
Connect 78 rpm turntable to Vinnie Rossi L2i SE amp?
Get an old Dual TT with the 78 speed. I remember reading in Stereophile years ago about a phono stage/equalizer dedicated to optimize 78 playback. Might have been written by the late Art Dudley. Check the Stereophile archives. Grado makes stylii f... 
Benchmark AHB2 or Class D (GaN FET)
Nothing new here. THX AAA is just a variation of feed-forward error correction. Peter Walker (Quad) used this method in 1976 with the 405 amp. Later the 306/606 and other Quad amps used feed-forward successfully.   
user poll on seperates vs integrated
Separates! Variety is the spice of Life! Darwin had something to say about this if I recall?  
RCA Y- cable or is an A/B switch required?
@fuzztone : when I wanted to add some brand-new ICs I bought 5 pairs of the AQ Silver Extremes - a $400 IC! Got them for $90 each from HCM as close-outs from AQ.   
RCA Y- cable or is an A/B switch required?
I recommend using the all-metal y-connectors. No short cable attached to it. Eliminates potential wire coloration!  
USD vs Yen who is cashing in! TechDAS
Go to Germany and buy yourself a new Porsche for the cost of the TechDas! That's how crazy the pricing of the ultra-high end turntables has become!  
RCA Y- cable or is an A/B switch required?
Just use the Y - connector for each channel on the CD player. No harm will come to it!   
Increasing a Low output MM
You need a linear amp with added gain - a head amp. The Marcof PPA-1 will work! Battery-powered! I have one for use with low-output mc cartridges. Some Grado cartridges have 1 millivolt or less output.   
Taylor Swift Concert Prices
Maybe I am out of the loop because I have never listened to any Taylor Swift songs! Why does she have such fan appeal?  
Whats playing on your system today?
Right now in the JVC DVD player/Khadas KTB DAC is CD #2 of Zeppelin's How the West Was Won live recording from '72! Outstanding!  
Original Quads (57) - the perfect amp
I'd take the 57's and 25/25 combo over any tube amps - except the Futterman OTL's - any day - speaking from years of listening!