rsmith73

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Manley Chinook SE MK2
I'm using an ARC Ref 3 Phono with my Hana Umami Blue.  A match made in heaven IMHO.    
"Diminishing Returns"
I am extremely happy with my system too.  No plans for an upgrade at this time.  I can spin records for 3 hours each evening and never get tired of it.  Most nights I don't want to turn it off, so I talk myself into on more side to play before i a... 
Sonas Faber OLYMPICA versions
I own and love my Olympica II in my small room, but for your size room, I would definitely go with the Olympica III.  They should work perfect for you.    
ARC amp differences.
Is it possible to get the SF speakers and the ARC 80S to your own room for a demo for a few days?  This way you can be sure.  Most dealers will work with you like this. I have a great dealer and I can bring items home to try anytime I like.  I hav... 
After a long, long sleep: ML-335
I would have a service center look at it first.  My second option would be the Variac.  Too nice of any amp and how you got it is well worth the price.   
What was your first record?
1967, I was 12 years old.  I saw the Beatles play Hello Goodbye on the Ed Sullivan Show.  I went the next day and purchased the 45.  When I got home, I played it and then flipped it over.  I Am The Walrus was on the B side.  That is exactly when I... 
Idalia and Power Issues
Good luck Eric!  I live in the Daytona Beach area and I am so fortunate that this area is just getting some rain (much needed!) and light wind.  I feel for those in the path!  Let us know how things go for you.   
Audio / Stereo Rack
Paul at Adona will help you out.  He is a great guy to talk with and can build and deliver quickly.  I love mine!  
Building a 100 album vinyl collection 3 must have albums are?
Muddy Waters Folk Singer The Beatles White Album Ben Webster Meets Oscar Peterson  
Looking for high power warming sounding tube amps
+1ghdprentice  
Best Phono Preamp mm/mc under $3500.00 used
ARC PH7 or PH8 in that price range.  I had a PH7 and a friend of mine is getting ready to list one on Friday.  Very musical phono stage.  
After fifty years… amazing. What high end audio can be.
ghdprentice You are one of my favorite voices to chime in on Audiogon message boards.  Like stated above, your true interest and passion in music are always a delight to read.  Thank you!  I am reaching retirement age soon and have been working o... 
Looking for good recordings of female vocals I have not yet tried...
Sara K  
Mono block Preamp
I had a mono Gryphon phono stage back in the 90's.  I think it was simply called The Gryphon.  Four-piece unit  Separate left and right units with a wooden knob on the front of each unit and two separate power supplies  It was a great sounding pho... 
Share albums where EVERY SINGLE song is good
Al Stewart "Year of the Cat" Ben Webster meets Oscar Peterson Fleetwood Mac self-titled Muddy Waters "Folk Singer" Pink Floyd "Dark Side of the Moon" Led Zep first six records Ricki Lee Jones first record