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Upgrading cartridge used or new?
Perfect timing ! I`m going through this right now. Bought used..not working out so well :( I posted a thread complete with pictures over on AA in the VINYL section if interested. 
Stereo sub amp recommendations
You might like the Dayton SA 1000. 
Tube Amp For Revel F52`s...?
Thanks Zavato..I picked up a PRISTINE Rogue Stereo 90.Even though the tubes are only 3 years old, I ordered a quad of Tung Sol KT120`s from Mark @ Rogue .Later on I`ll change out the others. Great suggestion ! I also changed it to the 4 ohm settin... 
Tube Amp For Revel F52`s...?
Come to think of it..I`ve got an old McIntosh MC240 that`s been sitting here for about 15 years. Maybe I`ll hook it up to a variac and see if it will function after all these years.Would an old MC240 have enough in it to get the job done ? 
Tube Amp For Revel F52`s...?
I was looking into a McCormack SS to put in place of my Parasound 1500A. But a tube amp like the Sonic Frontiers just may fit the bill.It`s a new thought and for me largely uncharted waters..lot`s of research ahead of me. 
Impedance Mismatch ???
Well Thank you Gentlemen for the quick reply and the analogy of the drumhead being struck helps nicely !From now on, the impedance rating will be part of any amp and preamp that I might ventue on to.Actually been looking around for a little while ... 
Tell Me What I Need...
Thanks..yes the sub only has speaker level connections so that has to be accommodated.So I need to check those that you suggested.ThanksSteve 
Tell Me What I Need...
Ok..it`s fixed now.Never seen that happen before.So can anybody steer me in the right direction. I want to start gathering pieces and I want to buy used.But new isn`t out of the question. An amp that`s been suggested is a Crown XTi 2000/2002. One ... 
Tell Me What I Need...
Am I missing something ? I see a 'views' count listed but I don`t see my thread !? 
Upgrade my Rega planar 3 or just move on ? update
For some reason the acrylic platter idea doesn`t seem as cost effective as some of the other changes.I`m also leary of straying away from the Rega sound that I obviously like.It`s too bad pictures can`t be posted in the forum because I`m having a ... 
New Cart? Best all around performer...MM or HO
I had a Sumiko BPS EVO and I replaced it with the new Micro ridge version Dyna 20XH.I liked the EVO, especially for the $$ spent.But the Dyna simply has it all over the EVO in every way. I honestly can`t come up with a single area where the EVO mi... 
Dyscoveries on Dyna, Denon, Supex, Technics,FR,Ik
I beat the bushes looking for one of those NOS cartridges to no avail except one place had the EDR.9 for something like $270.00. I`ve moved on to a Dynavector DV-20XH new design with the threaded body and Micro-Ridge stylus, so far this cartridge... 
Dyscoveries on Dyna, Denon, Supex, Technics,FR,Ik
Piedpiper,thanks for the suggestion. The thing is, the Empires were doing well against much more expensive models up to $8000!!! Amazing For what they allow for trade in towards another Sumiko it looks like I`d be further ahead with a Denon DL 160... 
Dyscoveries on Dyna, Denon, Supex, Technics,FR,Ik
Very interesting thread. My BPS EVO III is non-functional and I`m searching for another cartridge.Unfortunately the Empires are no longer available. That`s a shame, the 750 LTD looked like something I would have given a go at...oh well.Any other l... 
DIY experts needed... SUT for Bellari VP129
So the EVO III, right now, as it sits puts out LESS than what the Denons would using an SUT @ 1:36 ?