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Calling Harbeths 40.1 owners
I've always wanted to try these speakers but afraid that they might be a bit more bass output which can lead to boominess. Can someone clarify how's the bass output of the M40.1 is ? 
Phono Stage for Koetsu Black
The better the phono stage, the better the Koetsu would sound & give you that Koetsu magic. 
suggestions for preamp/amp combos
Spendors sounds ok with tubes, solid state is much preferred though as the spendors have already a warm sound to them.I did try different tube amps with them & they end up too smooth for their own good.Solid state amp like Luxman, Krell, Class... 
Under $1,000 Cartridge for Aries 2 Extended
If you can extend your budget to about $1500, the Lyra Delos would be a super cart!!For under $1000, the Shelter 501 MKII would be top picks.However, the difference between the lyra & the 501 is quite significant. 
How long should a cartridge last?
"Also "dropping" the cartridge down on the record will stress the suspension. "Do you guys guide the cue slowly until the stylus hits the record ? I usually drop mine and let the hydraulics take the stylus down slowly to the record. Is this someth... 
Stand out phono stages
C27- sounds like a winner but a bit pricey. Someday would love to try one out. Thanks for sharing. 
Dynaudio C-1 or Harbeth-7-es-III
That is a bit of unfair as the price difference between these two speakers brand new is quite big.Having heard both speakers, I'd say both are really really good speakers & its hard to go wrong with either one.The harbeths are more forgiving, ... 
Phono Stage for Koetsu Black
Tron Seven & Koetsu black would work well. 
Anyone using a Lyra Delos yet?
Thanks Jcarr.... I hope to get my cart soon. 
Luxman l-509u or Accuphase E 450
Luxman has a more lively, dynamic, upbeat soundAccuphase is more of the refine, smooth,wide, deep soundstage type of sound.Both amps sounds very good in their own ways.Its more like comparing a BMW vs Mercedes.I've owned both brands & I could ... 
Paradigm Studio 20 v5 vs Vienna Haydn Grand
I'd go for the Vienna Haydn Grand....but if to add another option to that list for something small, the Harbeth p3esr s would be my top rank.. 
Fozgometer?
Hi GuysI'm about to order one of these.I have the cardas Frequency and Burn in Record & Hi Fi Test New LP.Do I need the Analogue Productions Ultimate Analog Test LP ?Thanks for the inputs. 
Speaker power handling
The Classe is a bit overkill for the Dyna140 although it would sound superb.If you are willing to invest that much in the amp, suggest you consider as what others have pointed out, a pair of ATC SCM19 or the SCM40. These speakers can play really l... 
Harbeth-7es or Fritzspeakers carbon-7
No messing around, go for the Harbeth C7s. 
Anyone using a Lyra Delos yet?
What arms have you guys installed this cart in ?Will something is the 14g effective mass work like the Phantom ?In terms of cart loading, how many ohms are you guys loading it with ?thanks!!