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Technics SL1200G vs GAE
I was fancying putting something like a Fidelity Research Fr64s or a Reed the 1200G.  
Low heat alternative to FIRSTWATT J2 ?
@kosst_amojan, have you heard the J2 or F6 ? I am using a Tannoy Turnberry which is 93db efficient. Not really very efficient but still happy with 20 watts SET. The question is, will the J2 sound too relaxed compared to F6 ? 
Esoteric C03 preamp or Mark Levinson 326S preamp- ANY and ALL FEEDBACK / HELP PLEASE
All said, it sounds like a no preamp much more than any other preamp I have heard. It is the closest to straight wire with gain and drive that I have heard. All that for less than $2k!I currently use this preamp with a $24k power amp and still fee... 
Low heat alternative to FIRSTWATT J2 ?
Any suggestion on J2 vs F6 ? I am considering buying one of them for my 93db Tannoys. I meant how do they compare in performance ? 
Low heat alternative to FIRSTWATT J2 ?
Any suggestion on J2 vs F6 ? I am considering buying one of them for my 93db Tannoys. 
Esoteric C03 preamp or Mark Levinson 326S preamp- ANY and ALL FEEDBACK / HELP PLEASE
@hk_fan, if you have not yet bought your preamp then I strongly recommend you check out the Linear Tube Audio MicroZOTL 2.0 preamp with its linear PSU module. It is a David Berning design. I sold my $18k preamp after I tried it. There are many man... 
Pani ... New ART-9 up and running ...
@dodgealum very nice write-up. After I sold my ART-9, I am yet to find a reasonable priced cartridge that I could "safely" choose as an "upgrade". 
Cartridge options for current gain phonostages (47 Labs)
I am thinking of the Transfiguration Phoenix S cartridge to with the phonocube. Has anyone heard the Transfiguration ? 
Unison Research S6 vs S9 vs Sinfonia
Dave, have you compared the S6 with Preludio ? 
Decision time - Garrard 301 vs EMT938
Did you finally decide on your TT ?938 would be a more silent and clearer sounding TT whereas Garrard would be the more exciting sounding one. Unless you put something like an EMT TSD-15 SFL, Dynavector XX2 mk2 cartridge on the Garrard and have a ... 
Unison Research S6 vs S9 vs Sinfonia
I am worried that the bigger models like the Sinfonia and Performance have much higher level of negative feedback and that could take the magic away, that's the reason I wanted to know if anyone has heard preludio and the higher models. I listen t... 
So I replaced the original Garrard 401 mat with an EP
I have the transfi mat and it makes the sound thin and bright 
Upcoming Technics SP-10R (100th Anniversary Model)
So, I still stand with under $10k figure for the SP10-r 
New Technics SL 1200 GAE
The SMPS has to be thrown out, no doubt about that. A linear power supply mod from http://www.time-step.com/ is the way to go.I am also on the fence to get a direct drive TT. I was considering the SP10 mk2 and Yamaha GT-2000. SP10 was favourable s... 
Would you use an Ortofon A90 on a Jelco tonearm?
Now that we hav the retip question almost sorted, would you install an A-90 on a Jelco 750D tonearm ?