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Zu introduces Soul 6
Thanks Phil, and thank you for the Mesa el34 tip - I have been using NOS Mullard XF2’s and they are hard to find and not cheap!  
Zu introduces Soul 6
@213cobra thanks for all of this great info! Quite an endorsement to hear how favorably they compare (and in some ways surpass) the mighty Quads. Sounds like you and I are on the same page ear-wise, so I really value your write-ups.    Another th... 
Zu introduces Soul 6
Wow what a great write up - thanks Phil! This is the clearest Zu review I have seen yet, and helps me so much as I contemplate my next speaker move.    I currently run two systems - the “big” system consists of restored stacked Quad 57’s fed by A... 
Tube preamp with the best built in phono - $4k budget
Thanks for all the suggestions! That Luxman looks beautiful - reminds me of a Marantz 7c. Yes definitely want to keep it balanced to get the most out of the M60’s. I am leaning toward saving some more to go big with a matching MP-3 or even an MP-1... 
Newbie needs help building a tube system for $6-8K
Thanks Drdennis- So the Scott is a vintage amp correct? Any specific models you can recommend? Any particular reason to look at Scott over say a vintage Marantz or Mcintosh? 
Newbie needs help building a tube system for $6-8K
Thanks Danielk - "really cheap" sounds good to me - more money to blow on vinyl!! 
Newbie needs help building a tube system for $6-8K
LOL. I use these words because they best describe an actual listening experience I had years ago while hearing a friends Conrad Johnson for the first time! I always vowed I'd get there- so I provide this (somewhat exaggerated) description to give ... 
Newbie looking for advice...
Stringreen I know I have champagne tastes on a beer budget :), I am just looking to get started and keep my wife speaking to me at the same time! I have years to embrace upgrade-itis and look forward to doing so. 
Newbie looking for advice...
Rwwear - I'm pretty sure the Adcom is too cold and harsh sounding for my tastes - I'll open it up o check it out as it will have to be working before I can sell it, thanks for the tip. I am confused since I have heard that the Technics is a good t... 
Newbie looking for advice...
Thanks for the guidance Tbromgard - I'll take a look at your recommendations. What should I do to get the best out of my FLAC files in an otherwise analog setup like the one you mention? Do I need some sort of server and a DAC too?