rotary914

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tubes or no tubes
I'll take NO TUBES...Actually I have a Tube Preamp now - An Audible Illusions M3A.The one major complaint about tubes that I have is that every year or so my tubes get noisy.When I change the tubes - I have a different sounding preamp.Something is... 
I need a Tonearm opinion... Please
Thanks Pauly:I was hoping to hear something like that from a Benz / Koetsu owner.What is a Rosewood/Morch?I heard of a Rosewood and Rosewood Signature.Is it worth going for the signature? I think it's an extra $1KThat $1K is half the cost of a TO4... 
Ladies analogy lover?
All my wives (I'm on my third) were in to audio. The last and the present were not until they met me.I admit - I'm in to the equipment more than the music.I will totally enjoy listening to music I do not necessarily like just because it is a great... 
I need a Tonearm opinion... Please
Maybe I'm a little tough on my RB-900.It's hard to say what part of the turntable system is the weak link.I'm currently using a Basis 1400 and Benz LO4.The TT is sitting on a "concrete block with 3 bolts as adjustable feet" on a thin carpet coveri... 
Magnepans vs Quad 22L's..
Hi:I feel unqualified to give you an opinion because I have not heard the 22L's or any of Quads "conventional" speakers.I am only familiar with their 57's and 63's (electrostatic) since I own them.But - since no one replied you yet - I'll say "som... 
Linn LP12......That good??
Yes - It is that good.I sold Linn in the mid 70's and also Ariston.Do you want to know why Ariston looks like Linn???It basically is a Linn.Ariston parts are largely "cosmetically" rejected Linn parts.We looked at several Ariston platters - looks ... 
Cars. What does the typical audiophile drive?
Audio was once my main hobby, but now it's cars.I built both of mine from the chassis up.1982 Mazda RX-7Highly modifiedBuilt with high compression rotors and will soon be turbocharged.1972 Prrsche 914Hignly modified and will soon have a 300HP Mazd... 
What is the best phono preamp you have heard?
The "Best" Phono stage I have heard was a cross between two.As was said before "the best" does not make sense because the rest of the system matters too much.But anyway..... Back in the early 80's.....I Really liked my ML-1 Levinson. It totally tr... 
Help with this RB300
I'd replace the steel washers with brass, aluminum or something else.If the signal cables are passing through the washers - that's an inductor.