mesch

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Help me improve Rega P2
I would call NeedleDoctor and ask what they recommend as matching the OBH. They sell several cartridges and phonostages. 
JOLIDA Issue
Time to call Jolida, MD. Please let us know how they take care of you. 
Help me improve Rega P2
Thanks Al for the response. I did not go back to the manual and went on recollection, which at my age is suspect. I am sure the ‘below 200pF’ is correct, not 100pF. Anyway, is seems logical that this low value rec would include that added by tonea... 
Help me improve Rega P2
Jmg1949, for $300 I must agree that a better cartridge would be the best upgrade. I am sure you will find Als' post helpful. I would not spend much to improve the turntable proper until I felt the need to refurbish. I was born in 1949. Can’t help ... 
Speaker Stands Question
Sorry Sfar, I did not see your entire post of 12/31. Yes, I always thought the cutting to be the most critical aspect of using PVC. Thanks for the follow-up. 
Speaker Stands Question
Czarivey, I was thinking of trying your suggestion. My thought was to use 6” PVC pipe and tied to wood base and top plate. Fill bottom 1/3 with concrete to lower center of gravity, the rest with sand. Toilet flanges might be used to transition fro... 
Preamp w/ Single Line Input. But I have DAC and CDP
Yes, let us know how that Schiit works out! 
Computer to adcom amp/preamp
Two additional suggestions: One could buy a Schiit Audio SYS passive pre for $50. Would allow for an additional input to the amp. One could buy an inexpensive USB DAC to run into the passive pre or directly into the amp. 
Preamp w/ Single Line Input. But I have DAC and CDP
I was watching your other thread concerning this. The idea of a switchbox also occurred to me however have never used one. One thought I had was to contact Schiit audio, they make a 2 input passive pre for $50. It could be used as a switchbox by l... 
Need New Bookshelf Speakers of Certain 'Style'
I saw a pair of Usher B718s her on AG a couple days ago. Seller wanted $1500 I believe. 
Can you recommend a simple Tube pre amp?
Problem is that you have not stated a budget. If between $1000-$1500 then then I +1 the Quicksilver. I own a Jolida Fusion and at $1300 I believe it would be hard to beat. If you have a greater budget the flood gates open. I am not sure what I wou... 
Preamp w/ Single Line Input. But I have DAC and CDP
There are many others that can provide you with better insights to your problem than I, however I will give it a go.The problem could be either at the coax output of the CDP or Coax input of the DAC. It can always be a bad cable however since you ... 
Tubes for Jolida Fusion Preamp
Well I have installed the new tubes and am quite pleased. After a couple extended listening sessions have concluded that the upper mids and treble are more refined and the imageing has improved. Just for the education, after I have gotten more fam... 
Preamp w/ Single Line Input. But I have DAC and CDP
Glad to hear you have solved your problem and enjoy the result. 
Preamp w/ Single Line Input. But I have DAC and CDP
Yes, provided the CD player has digital output run it through the DAC. I f you like the sound as well as the stand alone player, problem solved. If the stand alone player sounds better then you might search out another DAC. As you seem happy with ...