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2 channel tube preamp for a HT receiver?
it is much simplier to browse a used market for Plinius 8200 integrated 175W/ch amp and build a separate 2ch than strangle yourself with receiver setup.there also more powerful integrated amps for a budget price on the market that will bring you m... 
EAR 834P vs. Audio Research PH-3
These are two different classes of phono stages and offer the performance on the different levels accordingly. Used price of PH3 is higher than new price for 834P. The medium output for PH3 will be the best match. PH3 is quiet since it's basically... 
Aquariums and Audio Equipment
Will there be any cat?:^) 
Slight cracle from one channel of Jolida SJ302a
Viridian, That is genius! 
What output is higher...?
The cartridge is 7years old and probably has ?00,000 hours on it.I guess this one needs an appropriate replacement.What would be the good match 1mv or higher for the light mass tonearm? 
Any downsides to transformer volume control preamp
i also want to research! what is the price on these units? 
Slight cracle from one channel of Jolida SJ302a
Ah, those crackling Jolidas!!!:^)I want to say that Rives is probably right on his second guess... I just want to add that it could be a coupling capacitor(s) that don't have a good DC isolation anymore.Most-likely it's possible to replace all cou... 
"Sale pending"--why post it ?
For example: you sell the item on ebay but place some extra ad here and say *sale pending*. If the auction won't go successfull you'll probably continue selling or taking offers from audiogon. 
Separates vs. Integrated
This is a good raised question since I was also analyzing +s and -s for separates v.s. integrated. Designing an integrated amp there is only a minimalistic need for the preamp section that must not even have a positive gain or even have it passive... 
My wife touched my turntable - help please
If you have a good hands and fingers you can deal without lifting mechanizm. In most cases lifting manualy is nothing wrong if it's done accurately. Unless you notice something wrong sonically or performance none would be able to define a problem.... 
2000 for turntable and arm.....
4yanx, are you from England?? 
need help with vinyl
On my experience if the record looks good it can play good no-matter what price you pay for the record. On the other side very often I do sacrifice for small surface noise to get more music vs. CD. I even bought used records for as low as $1...2 e... 
MC Vs MM - apologize for the stupid question
sumiko bps is a high output 3mV cartridge. 
45 rpm vinyl value
what is the condition of these albums?send me your list. 
Which speakers work well with 2A3 Sun Audio or ?
Headphones with adapter should work better than any speakers.