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jtsnead

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Preamp for a GaN-FET amp...
In you price range I would look for a Wyred4Sound STP preamp, it is passive to a point and can be upgraded, even their mPre is supposed to be good preamp. I owned one for a while, loved it, very neutral. I just did what you are doing, I wanted to... 
Phono Stage SoulNote E-2, the only one that accepts DS Audio Optical cartridges and more..
I see The Music Room is selling SoulNote also  
SME Model 15 MK2 vs Feickert Blackbird or Firebird or Sota Millennia Eclipse
I went from a SME10 which is an excellent table for the money to a  Feickert Blackbird and it was better, fuller bass all though the SME had a Triplanar and the BB has Thales tonearm. The got a SL1200G then SL1210GAE sold the BB   
New SL1210GR enroute. Need cart recommendations
The MP500 is a great choice at a little higher the AT ART9XI worked great on my SL1210GAE  
Cartridges
Buy a DS Audio 003 or above and never go back to MC or MM again  
What are/were the best sounding cheap components you have ever had?
QHW The Vinyl phono stage just a great sounding phono pre  
Diggers Factory Records
I have a Matt Rollings LP coming   
AGD Audion GaN Class D In The House
@lancelock I should bring over the PS Audio M1200's to compare with AGD?  
Help with Cartridge choice
@analoghaven I have been using the DS Audio 003 package for a couple months, I also own a Lyra Delos, Air Tight PC-7, AT ART9XA, Ortofon LVB250, Grace F9E, used to have Ortofon A95 and the 003 beats them all as it should at 6K with the equalizer t... 
Bruno Strikes Again. Purifi 1ET7040SA VTV Amplifier.
Great job Chris  
Baltimore MD
@jollygreenaudiophile2  I am in that group so is Paul who started this thread great group to be a part of, contact John to come to a meeting and see if you like it, also see you at Capitol Audiofest 
Reference System TT - Dr. Feickert Analogue or Sota
I have the Blackbird it will show the advantages of the best tonearm and cartridge you can out on it. I have the Thales Simplicity II and it higher cost than the table highly recommended 
Pro-Ject Extension 12 to SME Model 10
I had a SME10 it is an excellent table and very well priced when you buy used, I used it with the SME M2-9 it was great match, you also can get a second armboard out of the UK so you can set up 2 arms, I moved to a Dr Feickert Blackbird that added... 
Thoughts on moving from a 1200G to Sota Saphire or above
I have been dealing with TT upgradis for may years I had a G that I put a Triplanar top 10" model on and yes it is better I didn't like the anti skate on the TP so I sold it went to a high end belt drive table and it is just different the DD table... 
Cartridge ISOLATION; What Say You?
Look up the Korf headshell