rsf507

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Upgrading phono stage
@still are you selling? 
Looking for a new phono preamp
@phycho agree with your thought process 
LAMM M1.2 - Feedback - Advice - Please - anyone heard these?
Try this for calculations of Dutieshttps://www.simplyduty.com/import-calculator/From what I know it's from 3.9 - 4.9 % of what you value the item at. Remember if you pay $10,000 and then only value it for $2,000 you can only collect $2000 if any d... 
The best TT system for under 30K
@uwiikz All the best to you and your family 
Best cost no object tube phono
Here’s a 22 tubed unit. Lots of reviews on the web here's some discussion in these forums. We'll under $10000.https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/review-new-valve-order-spa-ii-tube-preamp 
LAMM M1.2 - Feedback - Advice - Please - anyone heard these?
Sorry just don't think a single 6922 dual-triode tube that is used to drive the six pairs of output MOSFET in the M1.2 will be what you are looking for but who knows unless you have a listen. Could be an expensive experiment. 
My list of tweaks and the verdict
@aj523 I actually tried a 2nd Clear Line but just was too much so dealer took back. Although I tried it on my OLED TV and seemed to give me slightly better color but didn't think it was worth the 200. 
My list of tweaks and the verdict
@aj523 bought the Furutech Clear Line "things" at recommendation by dealer at just over $200. Best tweak in a long time. Not only blacker background but everything just sounded a bit more round and fuller. Thought initially in my mind but left it ... 
LAMM M1.2 - Feedback - Advice - Please - anyone heard these?
OP I'm sure the Lamm M1.2 would be a great match I've heard the M2.2 many times and always liked them but priced above my pay grade. Curious since you own the Bricasti M1SE have you considered/heard any of the Bricasti amps? Might be the perfect m... 
Upgrading phono stage
If you can find a used or demo Gold Note PH10 I think you will be impressed 
The best TT system for under 30K
@uwiikz just out of curiosity don't you get footfall issues with the Kuzma just sitting on that table? Looks like you had to use a napkin under one of the table legs so it wouldn't wobble. With such a great turntable you should be looking at some ... 
A good idea when buying on line
Personally I think you got a bargain. He traveled 5 hrs for $200‽ I would have pd a LOT more for that type of service.  
Having trouble reducing the vibrations on my turntable setup
How about the Vibraplane which has been proven one of the best isolation devices for many many years. Yes there are newer devices that isolate slightly lower in frequency but at significantly more $$$$ YMMV 
The best TT system for under 30K
@uwiikz a quick question. Who will do the complete setup of your TT? A 30k table can sound like a 1k table if not setup properly. 
The best TT system for under 30K
@best-groove is it not Franc Kuzma? And can you tell us why you don't care for Kuzma tables?