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Best Phono Stage
ModWright PH 9.0X  
Local pick up only…
Just mailed out a phono stage yesterday using UPS. I paid for $2k insurance, was told that they would not be responsible for any damage incurred during transit and the item would have to be lost or stolen or whatever in order to file a claim ! T... 
Stylus Cleaning Rituals
I use a thin sliver of Magic Eraser and just barely touch the stylus before each side. 15 years on and no problems.  The stylus is spotless . I also US clean all albums I play and brush each side off  before playing I sent a cartridge in to one ... 
Solid State Phono Stages
And...I am eagerly awaiting the delivery of his Modwright PH9.0X   Looking forward to comparing it to my Herron VTPH-1 MC Plus  
Autoformer/Passive Preamp vs. 6SN7 vs. 12AT7 with Class A, Class D, and Tubes
I`m using a battery powered Tortuga Audio LDR passive pre and it sounds pretty good I must say. Clarity and definition with a pitch black background.  Also has a remote that is very handy.   
What phono preamp are you using?
Herron VTPH-1 MC Plus with the factory installed Rega Apheta 3/ P10 combo   
length of interconnects for passive preamp
I use .5 meter Audience Au24 from my phono stage to my Tortuga Audio pre  
Best budget turntable?
Look for a clean one owner Rega P3. Be sure it has the original box for safe shipping and resale value later on if you decide to move up the line. The Rega has a great aftermarket upgrade path that will definitely improve the sound with each step... 
I need a subwoofer recomendation
I  use two  HSU ULS-15 MK2`s, they are a sealed design and work great for music. Hard to beat for the money. I also use a sealed Revel Ultima Sub-15 to play along with them.  
The Best Preamp is no Preamp?
Tortuga Audio....Try one  
Cartridge recommendations under $2500
I think the Rega Apheta 3 is one to consider too. Not much out there yet as to reviews on its own, most reviews of it so far are due to the Rega P8/P10 combo. IMO it`s coasting under the radar currently, but that will change once more people hav... 
Why I'm not adding a sub to my 2-way monitors for music
My Revel F52`s have three 6.5" woofers per side. Currently using a Revel Ultima Sub 15 and two HSU ULS-15 MK2`s all are sealed subs. The F52`s are run full range and the quick 6.5`s seem to work well with the subs. I`m happy that they sound as g... 
Would you pay more than 25% of MSRP for a used cartridge?
ebm: "Would never get a used cartridge as the 100 hours routine is getting very old" I use a clicker to count sides. Obviously not 100% accurate for actual hours played but it will give me a pretty good idea +- later on   
Origin live Cartridge Enabler - a review
  millercarbon....Did you ever set up the Enabler ? My daughter and son in law have an Origin Live Silver and I`m curious to see if it`s worth putting one on. Steve  
Sota Sapphire VI Turntables with Origin Live tonearm
The Origin Live Silver tonearm sounded very nice on my heavily modded Rega P5 ! They need break in time to finally settle in.