orpheus10

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how do you determine anti-skate settings?
I adjusted my ant-iskating on blank vinyl and it corresponded to my ear in the groove. 
how do you determine anti-skate settings?
Radioheadokplayer, Rega arm set close to zero. Antiskate was determined with a blank record. 
When is digital going to get the soul of music?
My digital has more soul than I can handle. 
Jazz must have pressings???
"Bird With Strings" is one of the most beautiful albums ever made and no one mentions it. "Bird" was the man Miles idolized, Bird was the man who took Miles to school. Now that you know, maybe you can find something out about Bird. 
Trusted tubemeisters
Brent Jesse deals with the "golden ears", he has to be good. 
Fela Kuti on Vinyl - Where To Start?
Fela Anikulapokuti, "Army Arrangement", Celluloid records is a good start. 
Are audiophile speakers turn on for single women?
Women love everything about you until they become your wife. 
Analog vs PC
Rapogee, that is the exact point I was making. When vinyl LP's are played back from the PC, are they considered "analog" or "digital"? 
Analog vs PC
When I bought the Music Streamer, I simply wanted to eliminate a slight hum that was more apparent at high volume levels; what I got was much more.A "jet black background" was the first thing that cought my attention. This was followed by a larger... 
Best stereo recievers of the 1970's?
There was something magical about Sansui tuners, and since the tuner was part of the reciever; I would pick Sansui. 
12ax7 12AU7 EL34 / KT 88/ 6550 upgrades for PL2
Yes, they are the best bargain in NOS tubes. I get mine from Brent Jesse. I got my Primaluna new and swapped out the 12AX7's for new tubes but liked the tubes already in better. Call Upscale Audio at 909-931-9686, they can identify which tubes you... 
12ax7 12AU7 EL34 / KT 88/ 6550 upgrades for PL2
Were the 12AX7's that you swapped out, Shuguang. I found them to better than the new tubes I tried. 
12ax7 12AU7 EL34 / KT 88/ 6550 upgrades for PL2
I have a prologue 6. The 12AX7's are too good to swap. NOS RCA 12AU7's will upgrade the sound, and I found Tung Sol EL34's to work for me. 
Can I use EL34 tubes on KT88 amps?
All Primaluna amps can use EL34 or KT88 tubes. I hope that gives you another option if you want to switch back and forth. 
Conrad Johnson PV-1
Although I'm an older CJ preamp fan, this is the first time I've heard of the PV 1. The PV 12 mates well with a SS amp and you get most of the tube sound with NOS tubes.