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Which used speakers in the 5K range?
I don't have much to contribute on your question. I was just happy to see someone else that owned Celestion Ditton 66 speakers. I still have mine in use at our summer home.Best of luck in your search.Jim Perry 
Cartridge Upgrade for Rega P-25 Table
Things never go quite as planned. I ended up with a Shelter 901 and a Basis 2000 turntable with a Basis modified Rega RB-300 arm. I also made a number of other changes to the system along the way.Thanks to everyone for their input and help with th... 
Equipment that has made you 'stop' looking?
After years of change I purchased a pair of Quicksilver V4 mono amps. I am finally done changing amplifiers. 
Need a little help
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MARTIN LOGAN TRIPLES THEIR PANEL REPLACEMENT
and the replacement panels now cost? 
how long of a break in for 17d3
I made a couple of changes. I put RAM super low noise tubes in the Fosgate which made a significant difference in the noise floor. I also bought a Shelter 901 with .5 mv output. I like the shelter better han the Dyna in most ways, but the Dyna is ... 
Mc cartridge and phono amp
Stevecham - See the specs from the Stereoplile review belowDescription: Overall voltage gain: 44dB or 64dB, depending on internal setting. 
Proac Response 2
The Response 2 is tough to beat in a small to medium room. I have had a number of speakers and keep coming back to the Response 2. After reading the message from Rrog I might try adding a sub. 
Cartridge Upgrade for Rega P-25 Table
Thanks Nanbil. I am deciding what to do here and taking my time over, for me, a difficult decision. 
how long of a break in for 17d3
I think the Dynavector sounds fine, the output level is so low it makes you turn the gain on the preamp up enough to hear tube rush noise. The Fosgate has 60 db of gain so with only .3 mv from the Dynavector the gain is marginal. 
Cartridge Upgrade for Rega P-25 Table
The arm upgrade look very cool.I like the Aronov a lot, really quiet and sounds great. 
how long of a break in for 17d3
Thanks for the prompt response. I really appreciate it. Right now I am using the Fosgate Signature Phono preamp and there is quite a bit of tube rush when I turn up the volume on my Quad 99 preamp.Any thoughts on a tube phono preamp that would wor... 
how long of a break in for 17d3
I was doing a search and found this thread. I am considering purchasing a CAT Ultimate.I assume it is able to work well with the Dynavector 17D3 and not have too much noise considering the low output of the dyna. Is that correct?Thanks.Jim Perry 
Cartridge Upgrade for Rega P-25 Table
Thanks for your thoughts on the upgrade. A couple of questions:Is the P7 a really significant upgrade over the P5? Also, is the P9 a really significant updrade over the P7? 
Cartridge Upgrade for Rega P-25 Table
Thanks Nabil. I just received this message from a Heed retailerHeed Orbit has not been brought into the US market now for a couple of years, ever since Rega went to their new motors. While your Planar 25 would benefit from one, I'm afraid there ar...