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How to physically move large heavy 100lb amplifiers easily (up and downstairs)
Sound advice cd318 
Devore Fidelity Orangutan O/96
One plus I have is my room.  Big and acoustially designed by Rives with pleny of space to experiment with placement.I would rather not buy another amp right now. 
Devore Fidelity Orangutan O/96
I almost bought a pair of 096’s after the CAF a few years ago I was so impressed with them. In fact, I was close to starting negociations on the pair on display at the show. My hesitation was the system was so different than mine that I was concer... 
Manufacturers
thecarpathian1,805 posts10-01-2020 12:56pmTalking about Devore?John Devore answered an email from me within minutes... 
Your most indispensable "tweak"?
Shunyata Denali V2 with Sigma XC power cable.  Made a believer out of me! 
To venture back into vinyl or not,...that is the question.
09-19-2020 10:52amNO do streaming and pretend it sounds better.LPs will always be KING!!YUP. Have to agree with Ed!   
Conrad Johnson and Herron comparisons
Good input @cellorover, I have also received a Philips PC88 from CJ, sound good and more reliable than EH.  My Siemens sounds a little better through the midrange and top end and after probably 1000 hours dead quiet.I agree with you on the EH6922,... 
Conrad Johnson and Herron comparisons
I concur with jjss49 regarding tubes and the ET5.  I am using a Siemens EC88/6dj8.  Not only does it sound excellent it is a workhorse.I think CJ had a bad batch of EH 6922's and I went through several.   
Conrad Johnson and Herron comparisons
I own the ET5, it fits your description perfectly.  The biggest change for me going from a premier 14 to the ET5 was the incredible clarity from the new design and teflon caps.  It could easily be my last preamp.I have never heard the Herron but i... 
Member Almarg passed away last night
RIP AL.   God bless.   
Cartridge options going forward
To your point palasr - another consideration that has really worked in my system is my second Ortofon - a cadenza black.  My first was a Jubliee which provided years of good playback.The Cadenza Black mounted on my Vector 4 is as good or better SQ... 
Update on Audiogon Member Almarg
A true class act.  The biggest reason I have stayed around this site over the years. God bless Al and his family.  
I'm Goin' Home
Chayro great call, also one of my fav bands of all time.  As a bonus TYA lps are solid sonically.   
New Joseph Audio Pulsar Graphene 2
@riaa. Toe to toe LOL.  you win virtually.   
New Joseph Audio Pulsar Graphene 2
Not necessarily moniker too long to copy.With a little more experience with high end equipment you will understand, especially with speakers.  But thanks for the worthless feedback.