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tube integrated for Harbeth under $2500
I have to agree with Early. Mastersound amplifiers are amazing, and a stunning combo with Harbeth. Call Dale at Eugene Hifi. He is the best! 
Cartridge for VPI Classic?
Before i did anything i would replace the Nordost cables. 
Well Tempered Amadeus
the GTA has a different plinth which is wood sandwiched between aluminium. also the feet are different and the golfball is black. the GTA is on backorder, so i guess it has been selling well. i heard the stardard amadeus with a dyanvector xx2 and ... 
Well Tempered Amadeus
what cartridges are you guys using on the amadeus. i am waiting on my amadeus gta to arrive! 
VPI Classic - Now you have one......
can vpi classic owners tell me if its normal for the table to make a popping noise when turning the table off? i just demoed the classic and thought it sounded wonderful, but the noise when turning the table off was annoying.thanks 
Choosing a new turntable
i am also looking for a new table in the $3000 range. i have auditioned the clearaudio performance se, nottingham spacedeck, and the vpi classic, and the well tempered. i liked the clearaudio best. followed by the nottingham. the clearaudio is ver... 
Naim XS speaker recommendations
room size is about 14x14. the system is a clearaudio performance turntable with benz ace s cartridge, naim xs with stageline phono pre. i mainly listen to jazz. 
P3-24 pitch instability
i recently bought a new rega p5 that had a very noisy motor, a sub platter that was totally wobbling, and the headshell was way off from being level. the table was a mess. i have had rega turntables for almost 20 years, but will never buy another. 
Rega p-5 cart upgrade
forget the p7. keep your p5 and put the groove tracer subplatter and platter on it and you basically have a p7 or better. 
speakers for exposure 2010s
you can find them at www.acousticsound. i bought mine there and they were very easy to deal with.