s23chang

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indra users/fans---
The NBS would be even better between the preamp and amp 
Does anyone like vintage speakers?
Aside from the popular Altec, tannoy and JBL.Love the vintage Jensens from the 50s and 60s.Many also love the EV coaxial speakers from that era. 
Best phono-pre for mc-systems below $ 1.500,00 ?
Only auditioned Lehman Black Cube SE on my setup. Only 3 words can describe it versus the tube gears I have:Bright, harsh, and thin.I owned Marantz 7, SP-11, SA-5000, SA-2, RM-5 and all are better than the Cube in both MM and MC.I still yet to fin... 
Reference 3A De Capo or Rogers LS3/5 ?
Before you jump onto Reference 3A De Capo, you need to understand your room acoustics first.This particular speaker is rear ported, which means that placement is very important. How far to the wall is critical to the sound.Rogers is direct firing ... 
Amperex tubes questions
PQ stands for Premium QaulityThe 7308s are the low noise version of 6DJ8.Sonically, they're quite different.To my ears, the Amperex 7308s are more flat sounding to 6DJ8s. I use the 7308s strickly for phono stage.You can find lots of information fr... 
Copper vs Hybrid differences
Raw material choice does not always translate to sonic signature. Here is may take: 80 to 90 percent design and 10 to 15 percent purity of the material.I personally use all silver cables for my setup and they sound very liquid and full without any... 
Need help with finding a new phono stage.
Jalanc42069Step up transformers are not adjustable for gain. Also, it has limitation on load impedence value. 
Need help with finding a new phono stage.
Get an adjustable step up device will do. 
300B or 845?
What it comes down to is the available of the NOS 845 vs the NOS 300B and the new breed of the 300Bs.Keep in mind that modern 845s are not as good as the modern 300Bs. 
importance of phono cartridge
Regardless of price, here is my 2 cents on TT setup:A good TT/Tone arm combo is critial.A good cartridge will reveal even more.A good phono cable will give you max signal transfer and shielding.A good phono section and step up combo will be even m... 
aq amazon for a dark sounding cdplayer ?
VH Pulsar will do the job. Not that it sounds "bright". It sounds "clean" 
recommend entry-level high-efficiency loudspeakers
look for used pair of vintage EVsExcellent sounding and it is the best choice your budget ( IMHO ) 
Need help/advice from Bryston owners
I'm surprised that they charged you. I got my 9BST fixed for free.As far as break-in period goes, it does take at least 200 to 300 hours to break-in. This is true for any new soldering point. 
I'm a tube novice: Tube substitution?
checkout this site. It listed all the possible replacement and how they sound based on author's observationhttp://www.artsandmedia.com/5965.html+E180CC&hl=en 
Shielded silver interconnects
I believe the issue has to do with ground loop.Ground your preamp properly would help even more.