mofimadness

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Michell Tecnodec or Rega P5
Rega P7. 
Best Tributes, Covers, Dedications
I really like:Tapestry Revisited-A Tribute to Carole KingCommon Threads-Songs of the Eagles 
Primaluna tube amps...
I've listened to several PrimaLuna products and find all of them to be excellent in build quality and top notch performers for the price. I also agree with Albert's comment about Kevin Deal. I have had many dealings with Kevin through the years an... 
Do tubes need break in / burn in?
I have found about 40-50 hours typical are required for break in of tubes. Some brands and types more, some less. It could be that the new tubes you put in are just not a good match for the preamp. I've had a couple of different pieces of gear tha... 
after 15 yrs w/the same setup it's upgrade time
Audio Research PH5. 
How much difference does a phono stage make?
The PH3 has a FIXED gain of 54db, you can't change it. You can change both input impedance and input capacitance by changing the resistor and capacitor inside.Your cartridge at 2.5mv, will work fine with the 54db of gain of the PH3. 
Been listening to The Beatles ...
I have finally gotten through listening to the entire STEREO reissues, (I don't have the MONO Boxset). I find them just wonderful. Much better than any other CD reissue I have heard. Yes, they are not quite up to the best of the vinyl, (which I ha... 
No preamp 'Balance' control?
Balance control? What's a balance control? I can't remember the last preamp I owned that had a balance control. I agree on the dual volume controls...what a pain. 
Which 12AX7 tubes for EAR 834P phono stage?
Try some of the new TechTubes from the updated, old Mullard Blackburn England factory. These are wonderful!https://shop.blackburnmicrotech.com/stock_list.php?categoryid=1 
beatle remasters on vinyl?
This site:http://myvinylreview.blogspot.com/2009/05/beatles-remastered-mono-and-stereo.html...gives a November 14th, 2009 date. Scroll down the page for info on the Vinyl release. 
Thread size of Martin Logan Sequel II's spikes
Or you could e-mail Jim Powers. He's THE dude at Martin Logan for service questions, (and a GREAT guy).jpower@martinlogan.com 
Old Paradigm studios against new monitors?
Having sold Paradigm for many years, I feel that the Studio 20s are a much better speaker than the current Monitor series. The Studio series used better drivers and crossovers and boxes. The Monitor series is an excellent value priced product, but... 
female ballad song or artist from early 2000's ?
Jgeyer, this is a way long shot, but is this it?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAXnPrWvZak 
Replacing light bulb McInthosh 2125
Audiogon member "Theo" is the master at replacing McIntosh bulbs. E-mail him or I'm sure he will see this and post a reply. 
female ballad song or artist from early 2000's ?
Dude, that's going to be really hard without more info. That time period was right at the height of Lilith Fair and a lot of female artists were getting noticed. Here are a few:Shawn Colvin Sheryl Crow Indigo Girls Lisa Loeb Sarah McLachlan Natali...