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2020 update : JC Verdier La Platine
No, it is a low inertia Philips motor. The maxon is about 3 times more powerful 
2020 update : JC Verdier La Platine
@ledoux1238, I get your sentiments. Since you are happy to explore and experiment, here are some more things I tried with the Verdier:1. Changed the motor from the low torque philips to a high torque Maxon motor. Currently these are used in top TT... 
SET vs OTL
The one thing that clearly differentiates an SET from any Push-Pull (OTL or not) is the crossover distortion which occurs due to splitting the wave and joining it back. Once I heard and lived with an SET, that distortion was so clearly audible in ... 
Old Amps that can still Kick Butt
@calvinandhobbes, I belong to a similar school of sound, i.e tonal accuracy and timing being the fundamental goal.Check out Croft amplifiers from UK.http://www.croftacoustics.co.uk/ 
Phono preamp for new Klimax LP12
Very good choice with LP12.I would also see a fully restored EMT930 for that price. It comes with inbuilt tube phono stage too.Vs the Luxman EQ500, also check out Avid Pulsare II. A more straightforward design which compliments the Linn sound. Lux... 
2020 update : JC Verdier La Platine
I admire your enthusiasm for this classic turntable. I was using the Nouvelle Platine upgraded by Keith Aschenbrenner of Auditorium 23 for about 5 years. I have also heard the Platine multiple times. You are absolutely correct on few things:1. The... 
Jelco TK-850L Installation and Initial Impressions
@bpoletti, unlike other Lyras I have heard, the Skala is NOT a very dynamic cartridge. It is warmer than typical Lyras though. I had the skala too but yea it does not have that hair raising macro dynamics nor are the micro-details that special. It... 
New Audio Technica ART9XA Up and Running.....
Very good news! We now have a better ART9. I may go for the XA too :-) 
Best tube preamplifier for under $15k
@keithr, Since you are coming from a Music First Audio TVC preamp, you will value a preamp that's not colored or voiced I guess. Shindo, Audio Note, CJ and the likes are all very voiced products. They have a strong house sound. At least I have use... 
Is there a Solid State amp that can satisfy a SET guy?
@mglik, I know what you are searching for. I too am a long time 300b SET user. And now looking for a more powerful amp for my Tannoys. The reality seems to be, there is no exact match without a compromise. Solid states that sound good to my ears a... 
Technics Sp10 Mk2 vs SL-1200G - I finally did an A/B
Or may be A-E considering how many hours sleep I had on the days of comparison 
thinking to buy Luxman M900u mono , what other similar amps should i look?
Parasound JC1 monoblocks or Symphonic Line Kraft. Either of them are proven to deliver both quality and quantity without sacrificing naturalness. Imo, a lot of todays amps which uses esoteric parts and circuitry ultimately sound just that. Esoteri... 
Cartridge options for current gain phonostages (47 Labs)
Waiting for your opinion @chakster  
Has anyone compared the EMT 139st phonostage to others ?
Thanks @normansizemore .Those Rega and Bellari are of course not the best comparisons but still...thanks :-). I have written to some 927 and 930 owners asking for their feedback 
Has anyone compared the EMT 139st phonostage to others ?
Thanks @lbelchev , I have read that review already. The thing is, I have heard the EMT 938 and 950 with TSD-15 cartridge, EMT SUT and EMT 155st phonostage. One thing I can tell you, even the 155 phonostage, which is considered "basic" by EMT stand...