jperry

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Help with a mystery vintage amp head
You can post pics on your system page 
Phono Preamp Tube Rush
I have little if any tube rush with my Luxman.One of the keys to having low noise in a tube phono stage is careful selection of low noise NOS tubes. 
How much do you need to spend to get digital to rival analog?
sadono97 posts Please post your system. Thanks. 
How much do you need to spend to get digital to rival analog?
The Innous Statement server with the Nagra HD DAC is good and would compare favorably to a high end analog (turntable) front end. 
US source of Panzerholtz?
Depending on how much you need and the size you might be able to use USPS flat rate shipping boxes. 
New Janszen zA2.1 Valentina Review
Thanks for posting this. I have always been fascinated with these speakers, but never had an opportunity to hear them. 
Who needs a Diamond Cantilever...? šŸ’
I think theĀ Kiseki Lapis Lazuli had a white sapphire cantilever. I have a Kiseki Purple Heart Sapphire that also has the sapphire cantilever.EMT also makes a cartridge with a white sapphire cantilever 
Exploring Preamp options for the Pass XA25
Pass preamp. They were made for each other 
Crackling and hiss - Preamp tubes not seated right?
You have a bad tube(s) that need to be replaced. If you want high quality NOS tubes contact Andy at Vintage Tube Services. New production tubes the tube store already referenced is fine. 
Best Analog for $10K
You did say you wanted to minimize tweaking. ;-)Every time you change cartridges you need to re-balance the tonearm and set VTA, unless you have a non detachable headshell, then it is more work. You may also need to reset the cartridge loading for... 
Time to buy a class D amp?
Yes. Everyone should buy a class D amp immediately. Then we can stop talking about them. 
Best Analog for $10K
That is why my simple recommendation especially with regard to new equipment will be a good solution for you. You can find my recommendations in Denver. Have it set up, drive it home, put it on a stand, listen to music without having to worry. 
Phono stage with 3 inputs
LuxmanAesthetix 
Best Analog for $10K
My recommendation for a no fuss analog system is the one below. A few hundred under your price at list.The turntable and arm are very easy to set up together. The cartridge is an outstanding performer matched to a dedicated phono preamp. Worth aud... 
Need Help! My Class A Amp Is Running Very Hot
Did you ever call Luxman or your dealer? What did they have to say?