samzx12

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Questions on KT150 tubes
I have a PrimaLuna Dialogue Premium (non HP) running all stock tubes. When I bought the amp I had Kevin send some TS KT-120's. After running the EL34s for awhile breaking in the amp and tubes I switched to the 120's (burned in by Kevin).  Definite... 
PrimaLuna Dialogue Premium preamp owners!
Mikirob message me sometime and let me know exactly what you will have for sale and prices please. Saki thanks for your thoughts.  
PrimaLuna Dialogue Premium preamp owners!
I would be interested in the RCA Clear Tops. Amperex I'm not so sure because they are sky high and not sure if they are worth the money to be honest. Joe Tubes Lore wasn't a huge fan. However I'm sure they work well in some applications :) 
PrimaLuna Dialogue Premium preamp owners!
Saki do you think the Black Treasures are that impressive compared to the PL EL34? Stupid question but what is the difference between the EL34 and 6CA7?  Also not trying to hijack this thread but I think its on par with his original question or at... 
PrimaLuna Dialogue Premium preamp owners!
True the Rogue is very neutral as I had a Tempest 2. Also have experience with Jolida products (preamp, amp and CD player). Matter of fact I ran some GE triple mica black plate 5751's in the CD player and preamp.  
PrimaLuna Dialogue Premium preamp owners!
Very interesting thread as I am looking for a set of warmish tubes Saki for my Dialogue Premium integrated. I found the stock EL34 power tubes to be very nice however I wanted a little more drive so I put in some KT120's. I like them very much how... 
Phone stage for VPI Scout 1.1
Butch thanks for the recommendation. If my offer on a SE PH-3D doesn't get accepted I will look closer at the Minimax. I do NOT like this new Audiogon buying and selling system. Before I could get a response in a reasonable amount of time and now ... 
Phone stage for VPI Scout 1.1
Darkstar thank you very much for the advice. I think I will go for the Sutherland plus they review very well. I can always sell it for pretty much what I paid it I'm sure if I'm not satisfied.  
Phone stage for VPI Scout 1.1
Infection I can't afford a $4k phono stage :( 
Phone stage for VPI Scout 1.1
True yes it is a roll of the dice unfortunately. I am inquiring about the Sutherland so we'll see. So many choices lol.  
Phone stage for VPI Scout 1.1
Sutherland seems to be a good one and receives nice reviews. The Insight is $1500 new I think however, $950 seems like a good deal. Do you have experience with Sutherland Yogiboy? What is the sonic signature? I'm more of a tube guy so I don't like... 
Phone stage for VPI Scout 1.1
Also saw another Sutherland (non battery) phono stage which looks like a step up from the PH-3.   
Phono Interconnect
Thank you chakster.  
Phone stage for VPI Scout 1.1
Thanks for the recommendations. I have never heard of Croft.  
Phone stage for VPI Scout 1.1
In addition my cartridge is a MM Ortofon 2M Black.