orpheus10

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How do you determine how much to spend on speakers
No one can afford the perfect speaker; therefore you must determine which is the best speaker for you. You can do this be selecting 5 of your favorite CD's and audition as many different speakers as you can. This will narrow the kind of sound you ... 
What is your favorite tube for a preamplifier ?
The NOS RCA 12au7 made a gigantic difference in my CJ PV10 and PV12. It is also less expensive than the other NOS tubes. 
Go with a tube preamp or not?
I have never heard a solid state preamp as good as a tube preamp. Put CJ and Audible Illusions on your short list. 
Does your system do things better in the dark?
I am glad someone else brought this up. My systems have always sounded better at night. I attribute this to the electricity on the line coming into your home being quieter at night. I am positive it is not psycho acoustic. 
Cartridge recommendations
I have had hum problems with Grado, but I like the sound. Hope you can find a way to eliminate the hum. 
Planar 2/3 Upgrade motor Kit - need your reviews
I installed the P3/24 motor on my P3 and I consider it worth every cent. I hope that answers your question. 
Good beginer table, that I can upgrade?
I would define a Rega P3-24 as a good beginner table. 
Good beginer table, that I can upgrade?
Beginer stuff is crap. Analog is very expensive when you are talking about good sound. I hate to sound crass,but this is a case where you run with the big dogs or stay at home. On the other hand, class A CD rigs are affordable. 
Rega RB 300 mess, help please
You probably do not have much of a problem. That is a very good arm. Do not touch anything else until after you have received some expert advice. 
RB300 anti-skating problem never quite ?
I suggest you buy a test record. It will have a blank spot with no grooves. When you have the antiskating adjusted so that the arm remains staitonary without moving in or out, your antiskating is properly adjusted. The bias slider adjustment shoul... 
What is more important source or preamp?
The source without a doubt is the most important. I just corrected my cartridge allignment which was a little off, and that improvement came through loud and clear on all systems. 
Grado cartridge wiring
When you are looking at the cartridge upside down, mingles is correct. 
P1,2,3: the best Rega for the job
The P3-24 is the best by far. 
Rega Planar 3 Tonearm Question
The tone arm is the RB300. Comes with the P3. 
Tube Amp recommendation
I recently purchased a prima luna prologue 6 and I am more than satisfied. From what I've read it's a tossup between Primaluna and Rogue.