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MULTIPLE ARM TURNTABLE
lewn,Appreciate your response. I will call Manley. Yes, I do not claim the Steelhead is the best. At this level there are a lot of great Phonostages.l tried the  IO - Too noisyI tried the Rhea - Was good/ Not greatI tried a BAT / super tube option... 
MULTIPLE ARM TURNTABLE
Lewn,Damn spell check. 
MULTIPLE ARM TURNTABLE
lean,My Steelhead is original. Are you aware of any updates other than motorized volume? 
MULTIPLE ARM TURNTABLE
Manley Steelhead Gain - 50, 55, 60, 65 dbInput - MC1, MC2, MMLoading - Multiple for each MC & MMAll from the front panel and "on the Fly"Line input is selectable from front panel and mute.Can eliminate line stage and pair of ICs - Has the B**L... 
MULTIPLE ARM TURNTABLE
Manley Steelhead Two (2) MC inputsOne (1) MM input  Adjustable at front panel, newer Steelhead has motorized volume control. Original, is non-motorized but can be sent to factory and retrofitted. Remote, controls volume only.Responds well to tube ... 
Your choice - TT, Arm, Stage, Cartridge - $5000 budget
whacky,I have a audio-technica AT-0C9. Used it for 3-4 hrs. It would get you some decent sound until you decide how you want to go and always have as a backup.Its been sitting in a drawer for 10yrs +/- ; I would let it go for $80 includes shipping... 
Your choice - TT, Arm, Stage, Cartridge - $5000 budget
moofoo,All the great & rare vinyl that younger guys missed will be available when we pass.Wives will sell collections that took 45yrs to build for next to nothing.1st pressings, UK, Holland, Telefunkens, Toshiba Pro, MFSLs, other Audiophile pr... 
Has Anyone Heard the (fairly) New Technics Grand Class TT?
Atmasphere,Appreciate your input.Thanks 
Has Anyone Heard the (fairly) New Technics Grand Class TT?
I am pondering a GAE / GAG and having it modded to take a Triplanar 12" arm.The DD turntable might be good, but I not crazy about the arm.I do think this combo could be a game changer.Others on my list:TW Acoustic Black Knight Tech Das IIIAMGKrono... 
Thiel Owners
Scarce and Beautiful Condition; would concern me on the future used market.Which pair exhibit more "continuousness" together?Full range / Full size ; There is no substitute.A great small speaker remains so IMO.DIY like Ivan is not my cup of tea.Ju... 
Thiel Owners
prof,I am happy that you have been able to take some time to decide the 2.7 / 3.7 debate. I know that there are more issues than speaker vs speaker. So; as earlier, I encourage you to take even more time if you are able.It is obvious that a lot of... 
Your choice - TT, Arm, Stage, Cartridge - $5000 budget
Plenty of good suggestions here.Think about a vinyl collection.Guys like me; have been picking the used market for years. Still; as someone posted on another thread; guys like me are coming to the end of our life span. Wives will sell our collecti... 
Thiel Owners
drrsutliff,Tube pre , SS Power and Thiels are a great combo. Enjoy.Best on your Journey  
Has Anyone Heard the (fairly) New Technics Grand Class TT?
Please post this on - New Technics 1200 GAE - post; try to keep all the info together.Thanksnkonor 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
reubent, JA / SP is one of my all-time favorites. Recommend MFSL 45rpm mono.