jperry
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| Pure tube phono preamp As far as I know NVO and Aesthetix are the only companies producing tube phono stages capable of providing adequate gain for a low output MC phono cartridge without using a SUT or SS gain stage.Aesthetix makes two models. Rhea and Io. The Io is no... | |
| Pure tube phono preamp https://www.decware.com/newsite/ZP3.htmNote: This is a MM phono stage which can't handle low output MC unless you use a SUT.Gain + 42 dBWith optional step up transformer + 61dB | |
| For the Audiophile with a taste for good design(looks)....a question. For a classic look and current production I think it is difficult to beat the Luxman or Leben tubed gear. | |
| Is Not Responding To An Offer Just Plain Rude? @rooze Maybe they are waiting to see if they get a full price offer or one higher than your offer. They may end up accepting your offer if they don’t get a better offer. | |
| 5 cartridges - Cello, vdH, Benz, Zu, Hana - what stays and what goes? I would keep 1. van den Hul Grasshopper II. Recently retipped by Sound-smith.2. Cello Chorale. | |
| Entry Level Tube Preamp or Higher Quality Used Model? Thanks. I know Audio Research services almost every model. My points were the Calypso is still in current production, and Audio Research does not service every model. Audio Research may also decide they can't support the model you purchased in the... | |
| Entry Level Tube Preamp or Higher Quality Used Model? If you want balanced connections and don’t need a phono preamp I recommend buying the Aesthetix Calypso. Unlike the Audio Research, and models from many other companies, the Aesthetix is and will continue to be serviced by Aexthetix. Instead of in... | |
| ProAc DT8 vs D20R I have owned a lot of different ProAc speakers and currently own the D-40r.I think there are two significant improvements in some of the older models.The ribbon tweeters IMO are much better than the previous dome tweeters. The bottom porting has m... | |
| what are your cartridge set up go to SmarTractor, hemostatic forceps, Ortofon stylus force gauge, and an alignment block similar to this.https://www.highendcity.com/cartridge-alignment-block/ | |
| Entry Level Tube Preamp or Higher Quality Used Model? I would get a used preamp. I looked at the listings on Audiogon and there are a couple of Audio Research preamps at or under your price. There is also an Aesthetix Calypso a bit over your range at $1,900. Great sounding and still current productio... | |
| Luxman EQ-500 This might help.https://forum.audiogon.com/search/index?utf8=%E2%9C%93&query=Luxman+EQ-500 | |
| Distilled water rinse after ultrasonic cleaning No. It works great used according to the instructions. | |
| Power strips- too many choices Nordost and Isotek are both good options. Nordost can accommodate 8 power cords | |
| I Was Considering Active, Then I Watched This ... and you care about what he says because ...?You need to listen for yourself. | |
| If Nordost won't shorten & terminate it's own speaker cables who can please? Thank you! @daveyf I am not disagreeing with you, I am sharing my experience, which is different than yours. |