revreed

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What's your experience with snooty HiFi salesmen?
@tonykay  Another audio wasteland here in Nevada! I just ran into this issue here at a shop in an expensive part of Las Vegas. Walked in to look for a preamp and get a general idea of the store and staff. Was ignored most of the time, sales staff... 
Need a good reputation repair shop for Mitsubishi DA-P20 preamp.
Thanks for the recommendation! I’ll check it out.  
Need a good reputation repair shop for Mitsubishi DA-P20 preamp.
Great thanks for the recommendation, I’ll contact them. I’ve had mixed reviews of George Myers repairs so wasn’t going that route. Thanks again!  
Need a good reputation repair shop for Mitsubishi DA-P20 preamp.
Thanks for the response, good idea but the audio division of Mitsubishi closed many, many years ago. Is the L.A. repair shop George Myers?  
Need a good reputation repair shop for Mitsubishi DA-P20 preamp.
I have thought about that approach, I like the dual mono design and phono MM/MC included in the DA-P20. With so many newer options I get lost as to what might be a better preamp.   
Share albums where EVERY SINGLE song is good
@gratefuleric Thanks for the newer artist list. I’ll be listening to all you posted hopefully find one or two to add to my collection. I agree partly with @artemus_5, I have a tough time getting into the newer music. Responses like those posted he... 
Used phono preamp options - feedback requested
I don't have experience with any of the other phono preamps listed but I am trialing the Graham Slee Accession MC (they have a MM version too) with the Enigma PSU 1. I have vintage components and bought a new Rega Planar 8 with Apheta 3 . I bought... 
Phono stage hum - Rega Aria
Another update ...I’ve been demoing a Graham Slee Accession with PSU 1 and CuSat50 RCA cables. There was some hum but greatly reduced from the the Rega Aria. I’d recommend participating in their loaner program if you are interested. 
Next step Phono
Been demoing the Grahm Slee Accession MC with Enigma PSU 1 with really good results. I had the Rega Aria and had too much hum I’m my system. 
Pondering a change after 30 odd years...
Agree with @pinwa & @rodman99999 on the Spatial Audio Lab line of speakers. Here’s a couple of links the are straight forward review of the Sapphire M3s .https://www.spatialaudio.us/  Product site.https://youtu.be/YHv9wBB3bjw    Reviewhttps://... 
Phono stage hum - Rega Aria
@malcom2 Update but no real resolution. I tried every variant of grounding between turntable, preamp, amp and the Aria with no result. I even sent the Aria back to get checked out, of course it was fine. So I returned the Aria and took the big hit... 
Phono stage hum - Rega Aria
@malcom2 I’d say it’s at a medium volume on up. I can hear it at below medium but really have to strain to hear it. I will be talking to the dealer in a couple of days to see what his resolution will be, including refund. (Sorry didn’t mean to hij... 
Phono stage hum - Rega Aria
Apologies to all for the lack of response since posting. I had some unexpected travel and was ill for several days ( no COVID thankfully). 
Phono stage hum - Rega Aria
Don’t know if you solved the hum problem, hopefully you have and can point me in the right direction. I just bought the Aria to match my Rega Planar 8 w/ Apheta 3 cartridge and get the hum issue too. So guess that eliminates your cartridge. My old... 
Suggestion for phono preamp in sub 2k price to complement Rega Planar 8 with Apheta 3 MC
Thanks everyone for your suggestions, all great phono preamps I’m sure. To start with I just got a good deal on a Rega Aria so I will start with that as a reference. Then I’m gonna try the PS Audio on loan, and the Graham Slee on loaner to start m...