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B & W 801 S3 bass alignment filter
Just to be more specific, I am interested in differences, if any, for B & W made filters. 
B & W Matrix 801 S3 and tube amplifier
Rrog, Should I assume that your comment refers to Parasound? By the way , I appreciate your straight to the point message.I have read about Parasound A21 ( I do not think I can score JC1's in my price range) and somehow I feel more conformable spe... 
B & W Matrix 801 S3 and tube amplifier
Thanks everybody for the comments. I will focus my search on solid state amp(s). So far I have Simaudio Moon w5 on my radar and I am curious about CJ MF 2500A.. Parasound seams like a good suggestion (will have to do some reading on their models) ... 
B & W Matrix 801 S3 and tube amplifier
thanks for the comments .. 60-70W tube will not do it .. The most expensive tube amp I can afford would be Audio Research VT 100 MK II or III .. But based on the responses even 100W of tube power will not be sufficient(anybody tried this combo?). ... 
Tubes for Conrad Johnson PV 12 preamp
ChuckHow do Gold Lion compare to NOS such as Mullard suggested by Mik971 ? Have you had both?  
Tubes for Conrad Johnson PV 12 preamp
I would consider NOS within my budget .. I believe Telefunken 12AX7 is fairly expensive tube ..Any other 12AX7 that would go well in this CJ pre-amp? Does anybody have a suggestion for 5751 ? 
Tubes for Conrad Johnson PV 12 preamp
Chuck, Do you have experience with Gold Lion ? 
cartridge for Thorens TD 147 with TP 16 Mk III
correction to my previous post. Sumiko Blue Point No 2 Cartridge is $400 , hence $200 extra 
cartridge for Thorens TD 147 with TP 16 Mk III
hi Musicdocgreat idea to add a speed box II .. I will definitely try it. Do you know if the speed box power plug fits the turntable? Thorman and Musicdoc, how would you compare the sound of Ortofon 2M blue and Shure M92ED + SAS (both are $200 whic...