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Upcoming Technics SP-10R (100th Anniversary Model)
BTW, I did guess that SP-10r would be priced within $10k (for the motor only as there was no mention of the plinth at that time) :-D 
Upcoming Technics SP-10R (100th Anniversary Model)
@audiofun, I too share your concern about SMPS in audio. I have sent my 1200G to time-step audio to get their linear PSU fitted.Regarding the Berning PSU, I have had few conversations with Berning about it since I have been considering his amp too... 
Rega RP8 or Technics SL1200G
The ART9 has a fuller presentation and perhaps better channel separation.A cart being fuller as well as having better separation is a good thing IMO, especially when it is an MC cart. I will be more interested if ART9 and Delos have similar dynami... 
Technics SL1200G vs GAE
Thanks guys for your responses. I have ordered a Technics 1200G and have sent it to time-step for their EVoke modification (except the SME 4 tonearm). Primarily they will change the SMPS power supply to a linear PSU that they have designed. Also t... 
Technics SL1200G vs GAE
I will be send it to time-step to fix their linear power supply and upgrade the tonearm (if I change the tonearm).  
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 ...