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Check out Dr. Lonnie Smith Paul Simon Cover Track
I agree. I never listened to him much. He’s super talented and his chips are tasteful.  
Rolling KT150s in Primaluna hp integrated
I agree with almost everything in this review of KT150s and the PL Dialogue Premium HP.  The characteristics of the KT150 in this amp are accurately described in my view.  http://www.hifi-advice.com/blog/review/analog-reviews/amplifier-reviews/pri... 
Keith Jarrett's Koln Concert Now Streaming ! (and in MQA on Tidal)
Thanks david_ten!  I'm going to explore this over the weekend.  
Keith Jarrett's Koln Concert Now Streaming ! (and in MQA on Tidal)
I’m glad others like this. I need to get into his catalog. Any recommendations after the Koln concert ? 
MQA•Foolish New Algorithm? Vote!
Yes, it's waaaay better.  Is it better than my vinyl rig?  Sometimes, but not much.  Vinyl wins 85% of the time (my estimate :) on my system). But is MQA better than predecessors?  Yes, I think it sounds way better.  
Rolling KT150s in Primaluna hp integrated
There is no issue with the load imposed by the 150s in this amp. The manufacturer endorses after it did significant testing before doing so. The power transforners on this amp are massive. That’s why it weighs 60 plus lbs. With respect to room he... 
Pick A Tube Phono Preamp, but not just any Tube Phono Preamp
The Manley Chinook is really something.  
Nad M3 non repairable
You could try making a post on social media. The more reasonable and fair you sound plus a plea for help to NAD, citing brand loyalty, could do the trick. They may reach out to you and offer a solution. Lenbrook is big and they could right this if... 
Anyone replace the power cord on 1200G?
Erichsch, you may have a better eye than I do so I could be off. Who knows? 
Anyone replace the power cord on 1200G?
I used Baerwald I believe, as Fremer likes it and I figure he knows more than me.  
Anyone replace the power cord on 1200G?
@tzh21y ,In my house too, the Technics gauge ends up being about 1/8" different in end place mounting of the stylus versus my Feickert protractor and GeoDisc. But, I’m not expert, and I think Technics does have some reasoning for this--that it’s n... 
Rolling KT150s in Primaluna hp integrated
I’m approaching 2 weeks into this tube roll and I have a better understanding of what the KT150s do. The KT150s in the PL Dialogue Premium HP are a great match. It’s not easy to go back to other powertubes. I had to for a day as I dropped one when... 
Just Curious--when will PSB come out with a new product line to replace the Imagine T2/T3?
Great question chazzy! 
OK, so seriously, what is up with TMR's pricing here??
This made me laugh!   
Rolling KT150s in Primaluna hp integrated
Larryi,  If only we were billionaires!  I'd finance that experiment now!The Tung Sol 7581A is a very very good tube.