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jmolsberg

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What makes a speaker sound great at low volume?
omega speakers! they are simple fantastic for low level listening. and no slouch @ 11 either (:pair them with decware or linear tube audio and you'll need spend 10K to do better, just sayin 
Picking a Tube integrated amp
I second the mastersounD 
What phono pre am I looking for?
why0I do not but i think that would be lateral move at best.  
What phono pre am I looking for?
Had an opportunity to listen to the dynavector mk lV today. It was nice but definitely not where I see my analog at.  
What phono pre am I looking for?
@chakster Gold Note PH-10 looks like a legit phono. I know squat about the company. I am not crazy about the equalization but I am going to have to make some concessions. Where does one get it for $1200? I suppose to realize its potential you need... 
What phono pre am I looking for?
@invictus005 Parasound JR is definitely on the shortlist. I suspect, reading between the lines, they may be a little thin sounding? In its defense, every discrete phono pre amp I've listened to, sounds a little thin to these ears. Quite possibly t... 
What phono pre am I looking for?
Fourwnds I did not. But I read good things. I don't want to use a step up and not sure I need more tubes. Liamowen, I know it would fit the bill perfectly but so expensive.  
What phono pre am I looking for?
Tron is very handsome.  
What phono pre am I looking for?
jwm71 what have you compared Don's with? It is definitely on my short list but I am also concerned with having so many tubes. I would certainly have him build it with the step up..Thank everyone one for the suggestions, I am absorbing too much inf... 
single driver speakers
gotta have yourself a listen. I used to pick them apart, couple songs later, their magic simply takes over. a quality set amp and high efficiency speakers are very rewarding. I ditched the multi drivers (; 
Axpona 2018 Integrated Mastersond BoX
The Box is a killer integrated! Groovy EL34 sound, powerful, and fast. Go talk with Skip! 
Sophia EL34-ST Tubes
any issues with the Sophia EL-34 and reliability? 
Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum II and What Bookshelf Speakers
nola boxers sound great with rogue gear and rock music!  
Stand mounts for VAC 160i? (Nola Boxers?)
this would be a solid combination.https://parttimeaudiophile.com/2017/11/03/rmaf-2017-nola-boxer-s2-casts-a-long-acoustic-shadow/ 
New Vinyl
The Who Live At Leeds German Pressing on the Amazonhttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0741YCRN9/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1