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| Integrated amp for Totem Sttaff I asked Totem to recommend an amp for the Sttaf, but apparently they don't like to name specific brands. Here's their reply: We recommend a minimum of 50 watts SS and 20 watts TUBE. We obtain numerous inquiries about amplifier recommendations, and... | |
| Best budget phono preamp for Unison Unico? opinion on the JD-9 here on Audiogon seems to a little mixed.I've read more positive comments about the JD-9 than negative. It has a solid reputation. So does the Pro-Ject Tube Box II. You can't go wrong with either. Both accommodate LOMC, but the... | |
| Best budget phono preamp for Unison Unico? Here's an excellent option that doesn't require building anything: Jolida JD9 Mullard Tubes | |
| Best budget phono preamp for Unison Unico? Hi Rebbi, I understand the intimidation, but it's an easy kit to build - some would call it fun. You'll need a 40 watt soldering iron and some silver-bearing solder. You can get both of these from Radio Shack for less than $15. You'll also need a ... | |
| Promitheus Ref TVC and RWA Sig 30.2 Power Amp I have a 1st gen Bent TVC with S&B transformers. It's an excellent performer with stellar imaging and transparency. I had a Promitheus about a year ago. Everything about the Bent is better. The Promitheus had a buzz I could never get rid of. T... | |
| Best budget phono preamp for Unison Unico? Rebbi, in my experience, tubes offer more realism and three dimensional spaciousness than transistors. I find this to be especially true with phono stages. In my opinion, the Bottlehead Seduction is the best bang for the buck you can get for less ... | |
| Affordable pre-amp solutions?? I've been exploring this price range for a while and have been extremely happy with an AES AE-3 DJH. If you search the forums you'll find a lot of praise. The DJH is direct-coupled (no coupling caps between input and output stages). It's very dyna... | |
| Preamp Suggestions?? If you like DIY kits, the Bottlehead Foreplay is unbeatable for $450. It's certainly not swanky looking, but the sound is what counts and you'll learn a lot by building it. Check out this forum: best bang for the buck tube preamp?If a kit isn't yo... | |
| Preamp Suggestions?? Preamps in the sub $500 range go quickly. You have to be ready to act quickly if you want to get a good deal. I see a Rogue Metis in the classifieds right now for $450. This is a well regarded tube preamp that includes a phono section and remote c... | |
| Phono stage for Arcam A90 What cartridge will you be using? | |
| Top resistors I don't think Michael Percy sells TX resistors. I asked recently and he said no. You can buy direct from the manufacturer: http://www.texascomponents.comresistorinfo@texascomponents.com713-468-3882It's a small company with helpful and friendly sta... | |
| Preamp Suggestions?? 08-19-08: MrjstarkOnix SP3 Melody. Beautiful integrated amplifier.I see one in the classifieds now for dirt cheap. I'd look into it. Check out the 6Moons review. Here's the distributer's website with a tiny bit of info on the SP3: http://www.melod... | |
| Preamp Suggestions?? I agree with Elevick. A preamp isn't going to do much without changing your amp. Nothing can tame that Adcom GFA-555. It has a lot of power, but it's like a bull in a china shop. A tube amp, on the other hand, will offer a midrange warmth that sou... | |
| Top resistors Many thanks Kirkus. I appreciate you taking the time to look at the schematic and offer such a thoughtful reply. I have PRP's in the positions you mention. In your opinion, would it be worth swapping in low noise resistors or will the benefit be m... | |
| Top resistors I'm a newbee when it comes to circuit tweaking, but I recognize the importance of low noise resistors in critical positions like input stages. As I said above, the folks at Audio Asylum steered me toward carbon comps. I took their advice and used ... |