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PTP Audio vs Garrard 301
http://www.ptpaudio.com/magazine-reviews.html  
Tekton haters and bashers you just got a new target!
I don't think there is any real commonality between Tekton and this Monitor Audio speaker other than multiple drivers  
All In One Tube Preamp____? Remote; Line(s); Phono; DAC (used or new: $3,500 budget)
All things considered I would either: Get a McIntosh preamp that matched the amp fairly closely with phono and DAC or Get a McIntosh integrated with phono and DAC, then sell the amp.    
All In One Tube Preamp____? Remote; Line(s); Phono; DAC (used or new: $3,500 budget)
McIntosh makes a few and while the C2600 is $7,000 new your friend may be able to find a used example of this or a different model in his price range McIntosh C2600 Vacuum Tube Stereo Preamplifier With DAC, Phono Stage And Headphone Amplifier  
All In One Tube Preamp____? Remote; Line(s); Phono; DAC (used or new: $3,500 budget)
Both a phono and DAC is a tough call. I have a Luxman CL 38, with no DAC that with some diligent shopping might be findable at that price. Good luck with the hunt  
Garrard 301 restore
@dekay +1 I think my real point, although not well articulated, was don't buy a base that you need to upgrade. I agree with you, and I am always happy to see another person put a Garrard back in service. I have one and I am very happy with my G... 
Garrard 301 restore
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Garrard 301 restore
How much do you have in the Garrard 301? A restoration by a quality rebuilder will be a few hundred. You could keep your plinth for a cost of zero $. A tonearm will cost at least $500 unless you find a real bargain. No idea on the cost of a Denon... 
You're overbudget on gear, one more thing...
I don't know what Hot Stampers sell for but he is asking $103.30 each on the average.  For his pseudo warm stampers he wants $45.85 each on the average. Interesting whether there is any sort of value proposition on either  
Which pair of speakers changed your Hifi life?
The Acoustat X with integrated tube amplifiers.  The sound was amazing. I eventually tired of the very small (head in vise) listening window. The realistic transients, sound stage, etc. allowed me to understand why people pursue this hobby  
Ionic Original audio format,
Ionic Originals are recorded directly onto an acetate record, which would normally be the first step in producing records, used as a test pressing. Acetate is prized for its sound, but it degrades quickly, the needle melting the lacquer that has b... 
Phono stage options - balanced with XLR both input and output...
Aesthetix Rhea has balanced and SE connections  
Proac D48R
I have also added a Nagra Classic amp to my system and the combination with the ProAc speakers is fantastic, although a different fantastic than the Luxman tube amps  
Phono Stage upgrade to complement Dohmann Helix One Mk 2
Congrats on your purchase!!  
Pacific Audio Fest
I am planning to attend with a friend who lives in Seattle. mikelavigne I saw you system and read you posts here. Hopefully we see each other. I would like to meet you and have a chat. Jim Perry