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MM to MC back to MM
Ok guys here is the situation. I am about to buy a scoutmaster and want to order it with a cartridge. I have never heard a MC cartridge before, so I thought here is my chance. Now with that said I was looking at the Dyna 20X-H 1.0mv it is suppose ... 
MM to MC back to MM
As for as the MM's go, give me a few names in the $700 range also MI. 
Cartridge Matching
OK the tonearm is the JMW-9, the phono stage in the Rogue has a gain of 63-65db MM and 73-75 MC. 
Looking For A Vinyl Setup
Well I have a vintage Luxman now that sounds pretty good, but I belive it to be the weak link in the system. From what I have been told there isn't much I can do to upgrade this TT, there for the hunt. 
musical drummers...who are they ???
Neil Peart period, might not play the type of music you like; but when it comes to making drums sound he is the most creative. 
Personal amp evolution
For me it started with a Scott 299 intergrated amp, this is how I discovered tubes. After I decided that they were for me, it was on to the SET world. So than came the Antique Sound Labs 2A3 Orchid SET, I was hooked instantly.Next I moved into dee... 
Best Sounding EL84 - 7189
Craig At NOS Valves, great job amp is like new, pumped up the bass and a few other goodies. Craig is very dependable and stands behind his work. 
Best Sounding EL84 - 7189
Wrayray, I ended up with a quad of Amperex 7189 Bugle Boys,the price was right could not go wrong. In comparison to others I find them smoother and with a more dynamic bottom. 
Best Sounding EL84 - 7189
Thanks for your opinion and all your thoughts, I think I just got lucky. I found a quad of nice used Amperex EL84'sthat test real strong. At the same time I came across a quad of NOS RCA 7189's, so I think I will get to hear for myself some of wha... 
Best Sounding EL84 - 7189
Wrayray you are correct about the inquiry, it is about tubes. Funny you should mention the GE's and that plant.I was looking closly at my rectifiers and they are marked188-5 of course they are GE. You seemed to have left one out of your list, I wo... 
Equipment that has made you 'stop' looking?
When I got some nice Sylvania 6SN7 tubes for my Rogue 99amd my Sophia 300B, that was the end of road. I don't know if my system could sound any better, using the current equipment. Audio Bliss. 
Best Sounding EL84 - 7189
I have a Scott 299a 2nd. edition, I had it restored a while back, time to update the output tubes. 
MIT 750's
I have a Rogue 99 Magnum pre amp a Sophia Electra 300b ampand Klipsch khorns. 
BI AMPING
I am sorry guys that it took me so long to get back to ya.I have klipsch khorns for speakers, so power is not reallyan issue. It's more about what I need and the options I may have. Thanks for all your help. BTW my room is small. 
Marantz vs. Pioneer Receivers
Marantz hands down.