sancho22

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System matching - phono stage
Thanks. I am not sure which one would better match the system I have. I did hear the Minimax matched with Minimax line stage and some monster DIY amp and sounded great. I am also very interested in trying the Pass Lab Ono... 
KEF 107 - opinions please
Thanks! I think I will definitely try to find a pair of 3A and 107 to listen to. Now of course system compatibility and space in my hose will be totally different. 
B&W 801 vs 803s
Obviously none of the speaker in this thread are good enough to keep them as many folks get new ones every few years - or even more frequently. Of course it is also coupled with adavncement in speaker technology, new amps, pre-phono stages etc.. B... 
Best Phono stage for my system - from my list
Thanks again guys. A lot of great info! 
Best Phono stage for my system - from my list
Forgot to mention - I can get a new Cambridge Audio 640P free. 
Best Phono stage for my system - from my list
Thanks all/ Regarding the CJ EV-1 - looks like it has fairly low gain. Any experience with that one? 
california audio labs aria mk3 - opinions?
e-mail answered. 
california audio labs aria mk3 - opinions?
I am in CT 
Transrotor Dark Star
Congrats Cobaltturbo!All you need is now a pair of nice tube amps, a nice pre, phono, some speakers, cables, and you are all set. The curtains can wait... 
california audio labs aria mk3 - opinions?
Thanks guys - very helpful! 
VPI HW 19 3.5 w/REGA 300 vs. VPI Scout w/JMW 9 arm
Ended up with a Scout w/out a dustcover for less than the HW19. I was able to source a dust cover separately and still kept the cost below the HW19. I am liking the sound so far. 
VPI HW 19 3.5 w/REGA 300 vs. VPI Scout w/JMW 9 arm
Actually the Scout will cost me about $200 more, has the full dust cover a new cart with les than 100 hours on it and one bonus goody which the HW 19 does not have. I will have to drive an extra 2 hours each way, but I think overall it will be wel... 
VPI HW 19 3.5 w/REGA 300 vs. VPI Scout w/JMW 9 arm
Thanks for the insight. The prices are close and one comes with a Dynavector the other with Grado cart. I am thinking that a newer table would be a safer bet. Is there any issue with the 19 or the Scout I need to be aware? 
Linn vs VPI?
thanks guys i will try the thinnest and let you know what happened 
Linn vs VPI?
I looked into getting a Herbies mat as recommended in one of the earlier posts. What thickness do you use or recommend?