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PCL86 driver tube and sound quality in Allnic T1500
Actually contemplating a purchase , hence the question. In the past I had a Cary 300sei and it used 6sn7 and I could affect the sound by switching them out, as it used 3 and one was for the "preamp" section, I have no experience with the Allnic am... 
Cartridge upgrade????
Ok today I finally got the Airtight PC-7 mount and set up with the help of a friend (Linn specialist). I upgraded my phono stage to Modwright 9.0 and while it was lovely with the Hana the Airtight is in another league......quite happy with this ch... 
Cartridge upgrade????
Does anyone have experience with the Ikeda 9TS? Trying to figure out what style tip it has, looks like elliptical but not sure? I am leaning towards this one but need some further information I think...  
Cartridge upgrade????
sorry for typo's in above, too early and too old :-)  
Cartridge upgrade????
Thank you all for your input. I am using the Kuzma Ref 313 12" arm (non VTA) which I like a lot. |After some thought and speaking with another member of the community I will forgo the PC-7 and am looking at some other choices: Ikeda 9TS My Soni... 
euro speakers for Luxman SQ-N150
Spatial Audio M3TM ....or something like them at 93-97db.....the Luxman sounds excellent with such speakers,  
Calling out spatial audio m3 sapphire owners!
HiI do not own the Sapphires but the M3 Triode Masters which I switched into my system yesterday. I typically use lower powered SET or PP tube amplifiers and am running them with the Luxman Sq 150n...10 watts. My other speakers are custom Altec 60... 
300b INTEGRATED AMP Suggestions
I agree...300b have gone thru the roof in price and quality. There are other tubes out there that are also great and sound amazing. I was on the 300b merry go round for over a decade....then I switched to an integrated 2a3...never looked back.Also... 
Speakers for Luxman SQ-N150
Late to the game but I actually owned Coherents for awhile and now have switched to Altecs. I am using 601c in a custom cabinet with the Luxman, and I have used numerous other amps with these speakers but the Luxman is hands down the winner (thoug... 
turntable recommendations
Actually I would go to Hawthorne Audio in your area to hear the Rega P8 and see if it is an upgrade for you. Also, though not well represented in the US the Kuzma tables are really super.....but then you will have a hard time to try one. Another o... 
Sean Casper 421a or Don Garber 421A amp?
Sean's amps are first class...well built and well thought out... 
Coherent Speakers from Canada
Best to address this question to Frank......I am sure he can answer fully and also help you understand the system and how it might work for you.... 
Coherent Speakers from Canada
Well Coherent Speakers might be the "right speaker" :-) 
Coherent Speakers from Canada
Hi All,I wanted to announce to you that I have spoken with Frank at Coherent and will make my system available for people in the PNW who want to hear his speakers if they are considering to order the speakers. I have a real-world listening area an... 
Coherent Speakers from Canada
Audiohobbyist-go for it...they are really amazing....am listening with 2a3 Triode amp and the bass is fine....and the soundstage -wide and transparent.......Franks is a stand up guy who will not steer you wrong......I am still astounded by the 2a3...