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jtsnead

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What separate tube phono stage do you use ?
ModWright PH 9.0 with balanced out 
SL1200GAE New Tonearm
Yes it shuts. @atmashere did you position the arm on Norberts table just so the wire would miss the hinge? I was wondering about why the arm is shifted to the left so much? 
SL1200GAE New Tonearm
I did the mod not hard at all. Bought the board off of ebay and drilled it myself. I like the Funk Firm mats that is what I am using. Weights, clamps do not make much of a difference but I really have not tried to compare with and without, The VPI... 
SL1200GAE New Tonearm
Finally got it donehttps://photos.app.goo.gl/WE2NLEe5mW5QtMuk7 
Cartridge for Technics SL-1200G or SL-1200GR
@oldschool1948 pm sent 
Cartridge for Technics SL-1200G or SL-1200GR
Signet TK7SU  nos on fleabay right now 
Phono cable and preamp for soundsmith Carmen mk2
@hook68 was just going to recommend the JC3 JR I have one that I replaced a 3K phono stage with it also beat the Project RS and it was as good the PH10. I went with tubes so I am using a Rogue Ares Magnun and have the new Modwright 9.0 on the way ... 
Tri-Planar Vll "SE Upgrade"
I know once Raul starts posting I go away because all I feel like saying is STFU 
$1000-1500 range for phono preamp... what to buy?
Parasound JC3 JR awesome for the price better if you buy the one I have for 1K 
Help me pick a phono, pre and cart
Modwright has a new tube phonostage PH 9.0 coming out soon. I will be a beta tester and will be comparing it to a Rogue Audio Ares Magnum (another good tube phono pre). The 9.0 has the controls on the front it uses 6922/6C45 tubes versus the 12AX7... 
SL1200GAE New Tonearm
That is about right, mine opened up became more musically solid after couple hundred hours 
Valve phono stage
Here is another one: http://www.decware.com/newsite/ZP3.htm 
Valve phono stage
The Tavish is awesome is as good as the LKV 2SB I compared it to,  very neutral I sent it back I wanted something more tubey if you will. I have the Rogue Ares Magnum which is very good also uses 12ax7 with 12au7 tubes excellent dynamics, warmth a... 
Phono Preamp Recommendations
Roque Audio Ares Magnum 
Oppo UDP-205 MQA Confusion
Here is a review of MQA cd's  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m31r1GHPPdA&feature=push-u-sub&attr_tag=hWsd_pCIlxp3QUqt-6