laaudionut
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| Primaluna evo tube preamps with Coda S5.5 Many of our fellow audio enthusiasts, myself included, have had fantastic results pairing Coda gear with the Aric Audio Motherlode Preamp. I have the Model 16 paired with the Motherlode and bests any SS Amp/Tube Pre by a substantial margin. | |
| Mcintosh or Pass to JBL 4367 Take a hard pass on Pass preamps. I have had both the XP20 and 30 and found the sound sterile and fairly lifeless. Consider a Coda solid state amp and a great tube preamp such as the Aric Audio Motherlode. | |
| Vintage Japanese DD Consult and Suggestions Please So despite my reservations about the aesthetics of the newer Technics, The thought of performance coupled with a turnkey approach has its advantages. If I am able stretch what I believe will be my budget, there are new Technics SL 1200G's on sever... | |
| Vintage Japanese DD Consult and Suggestions Please Still taking in all your comments and suggestions. I believe I have narrowed it down to the Denon DP80, or one several of the Technics models either mentioned in my original post, or that all of you have provided. Still have not ruled out a new Te... | |
| Vintage Japanese DD Consult and Suggestions Please @llg98ljk This is certainly a consideration as well. Technics appears to offer so many turntables in their current lineup that it is a bit overwhelming. Most resembling DJ decks, which is not my preferred look, however. | |
| Vintage Japanese DD Consult and Suggestions Please @westcoastaudiophile I appreciate your contribution to the thread and will consider all suggestions as I perform my own due diligence and cull down my list. @tomic601 Agreed! Far too many times as late have I seen posts on this forum go off the r... | |
| Vintage Japanese DD Consult and Suggestions Please @tomic601 Thank you for the kind sentiments regarding my system. However, it is going through a bit of a metamorphosis at the moment, and I am hoping to retain as much of its sonic bliss. @timlub The SP 10 MKII is certainly in play...the MKIII is... | |
| Vintage Japanese DD Consult and Suggestions Please @tomic601 Thank you. I did just see that someone local here in SoCal has a Bogen, which he claims is a Lenco L70 that looks in amazing condition and has the look that I like. I may see if I can see and hear it in person. | |
| Vintage Japanese DD Consult and Suggestions Please @lewm, I am aware that those mentioned in my previous post are belt, which I originally thought I would steer clear of. But as I peruse the online ads, I could pick up something more turn-key. I will actively seek out the Denon as well as a Lenco.... | |
| Vintage Japanese DD Consult and Suggestions Please I will not tag all with whom have provided much valued information, but I will state that I have read and re-read them all, digesting each bit your experiences. I did see the Micro Seiki that was suggested and that is certainly one to consider o... | |
| Vintage Japanese DD Consult and Suggestions Please @neonknight, Trust me, I have toiled over this decision and have considered other means and ways to hold onto the 301 in some form. I am resolved to any replacement, Denon or other, to pale in comparison as it relates to aesthetics...sonic perform... | |
| Vintage Japanese DD Consult and Suggestions Please @lewm, I am grateful for this information, and thank you for the offer to part with one of your chips should it become necessary. In the event that cost were no object, or my budget was stretched, would the recommendation change at all? Once my ... | |
| Vintage Japanese DD Consult and Suggestions Please Thank you for the information. I do not foresee the need for multiple tonearms. Hard to discern, but would you state that you prefer the sound one over the other between the Luxman, Denon, and Technics? If so, what are the qualities that make on... | |
| Help With New Preamp Decision The OP made a great choice. My Motherlode paired with the Coda 16 has proven to be the most rewarding of combinations in my 30 plus years of obsessing. I began working with Aric over eight years ago and fortunate to be working with him again on a ... | |
| The new Coda S5.5 amplifier: It's a "Petite Beast"! @charliee, I have the Coda Model 16 paired with the Aric Audio Motherlode and the results are nothing short of stunning. And both Aric and Doug(Coda) are excellent to work with in regards to their respective knowledge and customer service. |