mooneycj

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About to pull trigger on JA Michell
I have the TecnoDec with the JA modified Rega RB250 arm and a Denon 160. The Michell is really a nice TT and made very well. It is superbly quiet, dynamic and pretty to look at too. Get the acrylic dust cover, it seems to attract dust like a magne... 
Monitors For Near Field Low Volume Listening
I have the Stirling SL3/5A's. They are wonderful in a near field set up and image better than anything else I've ever heard. I use mine in a 16 x 14 room an listen about 7-8 feet away. They literally disappear. I use an Exposure amp and JA Michell... 
Need cartridge recommendations for Rega P25
Try a Denon DL-160 high output moving coil. Really a terrific sounding cartridge and not terribly expensive. I have two. One in a Rega P3 and another in my JA Michell Tecnodec (with rega arm). I've found the Rega cartridges to be OK but not that g... 
I would like some feedback on a int. amp
Exposure 2010S for solid state, Rogue Cronus for tubes. 
Speaker Recommendations for Soundstage and Imaging
I'd look at the LS35A type of mini monitor. I have the Stirling's, but the Harbeth is also very nice. Definitely will need Sound Anchor type of stands, about 50-100 watts of clean power and a small room. I have mine in a "near field" type of setup...