lou_setriodes

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Top Ten Tube PreAmp of all time?
I am enjoying reading this thread as I have not had the opportunity to hear a number of these recommended preamps except for the CAT SL1, which was amazing!   I’ve read a great many magazines over the years though and wondered where you would pla... 
Help, which preamp to buy from my shortlist?
  “11-21-2021 1:23am Avoid the Meitner PA-6. a friend’s Meitner PA-6 failed, unrepairable RC circuitry rendered it a $$$$ paper weight! He loved the SQ but...”   Surprised to hear this as John Wright does repairs on the Meitner/Museatex gear ... 
Help, which preamp to buy from my shortlist?
As Joey54 said above, it's hard to make a recommendation without knowing what amp you're using.  Also what speakers you are using is worthwhile information as well. For SS, I'd take the Meitner.  I recently had the Museatex AVC1 and it was truly ... 
- A Jazz Celebration of the Allman Brothers!
I’d much rather listen to the real thing… 
Loudness - Why has the industry stopped producing amplifiers with this feature any longer?
Manufacturers that used Variable Loudness:1.  Yamaha2.  Denon3.  Mitsubishi4.  McIntosh5.  Kyocera6.  NakamichiAny others? 
Budget DAC for Oppo VS. Orig. Rega Planet
It’s over a decade later and need a DAC for my Bluesound Node 2i & Audiolab 6000 cdt in the $4-500 range or less.  Recommendations? Thanks! 
CD Player Recommendations…
Anyone with experience with the Linn CD players?  In addition to my Meridan 551 integrated, I also have a Linn Majik I (old shoe box sized)  being shipped overseas too.  Was reading up on the Linn Karin/Numeric that many have preferred over the la... 
Moving Overseas Next Week - Converting to 230V / 50 Hz from 115v / 60 Hz
This is my first experience with a SU/SDT and it ran very warm and hummed in the US.  It’s 500 watts.  I’ll get it in a couple of months, wonder if it will run warm & hum here in Israel? 
What's been your turntable ownership over the years?
Update:To update my list from the original thread:Dual 1225B&O RX with MMC5 cartridgeDenon DP-59L Rega Planar 3Kenwood KD5070Harman Kardon T45Thorens TD-125 mk II w/Rega RB303 armLinn Basik w/Akito armBang & Olufsen Beogram 2000LSA/Columbi... 
Dreaming of a DIY 8W Class A amp designed by Nelson Pass?
Erik,Sorry, I see I never responded, sobered goes, better late than never.  I liked the Amp Camp Amp @ 5 wpc, but just didn’t have the right speakers for it at the time.  I’d didn’t stay around that long because at the time I didn’t want to build ... 
Personal Preamp Evolution
A few more to mention since the last update:Luxman C-120AAcoustat TNPMusic Reference RM-5 (classic silver finish)Dyna PAS 2 Music Reference RM-5 mk II (got the RM5 upgraded)Dyna PAS 3Hegeman Hapi 2Superphon Revelation Basic Dual MonoTechnics SU-90... 
Moving Overseas Next Week - Converting to 230V / 50 Hz from 115v / 60 Hz
I’m stepping up from 120 to 230 and from 60 to 50 Hz. 
What Integrated Amp do You use
Doyle3433 - is yours the Ariston with the push buttons behind the flip up door?  That one was cool 
Moving Overseas Next Week - Converting to 230V / 50 Hz from 115v / 60 Hz
Thank you for your reply, my gear will be here in a couple of months.  I also have a 500 w SUT but I’m mostly concerned with the speed of the TT & Cass deck and was wondering if that was automatic.  Hope so, will find out soon enough :) 
CD Player Recommendations…
@dabel, the Genesis Digital Time Lens of a long time ago was a re-clocker, wasn’t it?  I sold one for a friend a few years ago.  I remember reading that it was a significant improvement having it inserted into the system.I passed on the CXC today,...