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What separate tube phono stage do you use ?
@br3098 Any chance of a photo(s) of the interior of your PAB Croft. I spoke to Pear Audio about these units and apart from a wood facia, the weren't very forthcoming on internal ungrades. Seem they are asking a lot more than Croft does. Curious to... 
What separate tube phono stage do you use ?
Croft 25R (with Grant Fidelity/Shuguang 12AX7LS black tubes.) Minimalist MM only. 
What tonearm will better mine?
@tzh21y As I said above, the 850 is a massive improvement on the 750. If interested, George Merrill has the best price. 
Phono Preamp for Thorens TD203 w/ Ortofon 2m Blue
Of course. Frugality in audio is wise. Let's know how the Mani works out. Try buy it on trial if possible. And let the Blue wear in. 
Phono Preamp for Thorens TD203 w/ Ortofon 2m Blue
Well best of luck.  
Specific to CROFT phono users
MM. Or a London Decca SG. IIRC, this is your second system and you’ve been on the fence a while on this. For the standard Croft Integrated, I’d stick with the following:1. Your upgraded BB tubes if you are happy with them. 2. A new power cable.3. ... 
Phono Preamp for Thorens TD203 w/ Ortofon 2m Blue
You pays your money. Like buying a salad at a steakhouse. 
Phono Preamp for Thorens TD203 w/ Ortofon 2m Blue
The Mani is dynamic and clean with good highs...the difference between it and what you have is worlds apart. The cheapo device you have most likely is "tinny" sounding - compressed, smeared, and grainy. However, given your bright room, maybe somet... 
Phono Preamp for Thorens TD203 w/ Ortofon 2m Blue
Yes. The Mani will help. Although, your rig deserves a better phono amp. Make sure your cartridge is set up right and tracking at correct weight. Your room looks "bright" with the wood floors, big window and TV.  
AXPONA 2019 tips
Thanks guys. 
wanted: VAS Nova/HW cartridge
You could sign up here to get notified when one becomes available. 
Ortofon Vienna
https://www.hifishark.com/search?q=ortofon+Vienna 
$10k Speaker Cables??????????????
The Audionote room at the NY show had $15k speakers connected with $15k cables. Daft.  
What is the most dramatic way of increasing a speaker's Bass and Low mid?
Spike 'em. Move them closer to wall. Get better source and better amps. 
6550 tube in an ARC Ref 5 SE
ARC et al, repeat after me; tube sockets were never meant to be on a printed circuit board.