mesch
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| MM Phono preamp under $200 Recommendations What cartridge are you using? Might want to consider how much load and gain flexibility you may require. | |
| Tube amplifier upgrade suggestions welcome. I would consider a tube integrated. Quicksilver and Raven are great options having a true tube preamp stage. Some integrated amplifiers have passive volume control. The Line Magnetic and Pass Labs integrateds represent the passive type. Both highl... | |
| Considering a Raven Audio Blackhawk Integrated for Tannoy Sterlings Jake, yes I remain in communication with Aric. Looking to purchase one of his amps. Still debating how I want him to configure it to my system. Congrats on your purchase of the Motherload. Rcbike, I agree that Raven has a great company philosophy.... | |
| DAC/w Volume control + Power amp or DAC + Integrated? Another approach would be a passive pre between Dac and amp. If using a DAC with tube output stage into a tube amplifier one has plenty of tube driven gain. One can find tube amplifiers that have variable input gain to better control system gain. ... | |
| DAC/w Volume control + Power amp or DAC + Integrated? If using a DAC with volume control I would want one where it was in the analog output stage. | |
| If your were to assemble a vintage system ? Currently own Dynaco ST-70 and AR XA turntable. Would probably go with Dynaco Pas3 preamp. Not sure about speakers. Maybe ARs. | |
| Tube phono pre amp or Tube preamp + SS phono I would go the route of SS phonostage with tube preamplifier. More likely to avoid noise issues given the high gain within phonostages. One source for a tube pre is Aric Audio. | |
| Preamp or not. The Aric pre I mentioned can be configured for 6Sn7 tubes. Possibly variable gain. There is a thread on it here at AG. | |
| Preamp or not. Check out Aric Audio. He makes a tube pre called the Unlimited. Talk to him he may be able to adjust gain to accommodate your needs. | |
| Tube preamp suggestion Check out Aric Audio. Aric makes 3 in different price ranges. Can be customized to your needs. | |
| The longest you have owned any gear? Still my TT. Purchased in 1983. Responded in 2017. | |
| Receivers compatible with Infinity CS-3008 speakers Like others, I would recommend a integrated amp. Yamaha makes a AS701 which can be had new for $700. You never stated budget. | |
| Simple, small footprint tube preamp ? Maybe use a passive pre between DAC and amp. | |
| Looking for small monitor for small room There are several candidates between $350 and $500 offered on AG now to be considered, a PSB, a Wharfedale, a Triangle (new), several Monitor Audio. A great thing about buying small standmount speakers used is that, if bought at the right price, ... | |
| Looking for small monitor for small room The NAD 3130 is a 30wpc amplifier I believe. If I am correct you will need a speaker that is not to difficult to drive. With the small room, I would be more concern with impedance aspect than sensitivity. That said, I would look for a speaker not ... |