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Anyone trying out the Rogue Audio Dragon power amp?
I own both the Apollo Dark Monos and the Dragon Monos, I can say that the Dragon Monos are exceptional and after putting some Telefunken NOS in they were taken up another level maybe two levels. I use the Dragons in the summer as the heat coming o... 
Technics SL-1210G Headshells, Record Weights, and Mats
Audio Silente, for headshells,  
Tube Preamp for Pass XA25 under $3,000
Icon audio la4 Mk3 signature, listening to it now with the xa25 and loving it,   
Upgrading phono stage
Hagerman MC Trumpet  
best phono stage under 10k
Esoteric E-02 
Cartridge options going forward
What are some examples of a "current mode" phono amp? I believe my PS Audio Stellar phono amp has enough gain for very low output cartridges. It is as good as Fremer's review states and does not appear to be overmatched by the Etna.I have taken mi... 
Cartridge options going forward
Standard 
Cartridge options going forward
Out of curiosity what would be an appropriate analogue rig for the Etna in your opinion? 
Cartridge options going forward
I have owned Lyra for the last 10 years or so, Skala (retipped once by soundsmith), Kleos and most recently the Etna. I did try a Soundsmith Sussuro but did not keep it.  Would like to find something under 5000. Retipping or rebuilding is a long p... 
Cartridge options going forward
Luxman PD171 turntable, Jelco TK850S tonearm, Cardas Clear Beyond Phono Cable, PS Audio Stellar Phono Stage 
Is there a Solid State amp that can satisfy a SET guy?
M2Tech Crosby in monoblock config. Balanced, powerful and the sweetest class d I have listened to. Relatively speaking affordable.  Paired with my Zu Druid 6's, they are special. 
Tube Pre Amp or Tube Phono stage
I own both the Sutherland 20/20 and Duo on two separate systems. Can't be happier, quiet and dynamic. No need for tubes.  
Looking for more transparency.
wyred4sound stp-se level 2 pre-amp made all the difference for me, definitely provided improved transparency. 
Whats playing on your system today?
Vinyl 
Whats playing on your system today?
The Jayhawks, Tomorrow the green grass