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Your Analog Front End
BTW, I'm waiting on a Mana support. I'm praying really hard that this is all that and the bag of chips everyone says. Can anyone help me sleep better at night until it arrives? 
Your Analog Front End
I've got a question for Vince (but I've also listed my gear!)I figure you must be Canadian because I've never heard of LC1's in use outside the country -- a shame really. I've got a Mk V as well which I'm using with a SME 309/Goldring Eroica H com... 
Lyra Lydian B experience required
Thanks for the advice. The EAR's MC section is loaded to between 10 and 100 ohms and the step-up transformer is -- as I understand it to be -- an 'autoformer' which is actually quite accommodating of cartridge impedances. If you're suggesting the ... 
Benz Series 2 advice for an Oracle!
Gmorris: I'm wondering where you would buy a Lydian Beta at $600 with trade-in. What are the restrictions for the trade-in cartridge?Thanks in advance. 
The best Cdp that have volume control
I own a Wadia 830 that I'm running through a 3B-ST into Totem Model 1 Signatures. I'm using Cardas Neutral Ref. interconnects and Cross bi-wire. The speakers don't take advantage of the base I know the Wadia's capable of, but what I have is natura... 
Give the Oracle an 'arm...
Thanks for the responses I don't know if I will ever be able to hear an 'arm on the 'table before purchase, so I'd like to ask Khrys a question. If I put a Graham on the Oracle, what will I be missing? Will the system become too neutral, will I mi... 
Mating a Frog with an Oracle...
To: Albertporter, I appreciate the advice. I'm wondering, however, what you mean by: "...you may ultimately wish to upgrade the turntable to one of the later designs..?" Do you mean a better 'table? As far as I know, the Mk V is the latest Oracle ... 
Phono Preamp acting as a Tuner. Help!
Bigman: Thanks, but I've tried two 'tables and I've even tried grounding to my equipment stand and the wall power receptacle! 
Phono preamp X-File!
Yes, I've tried ferrite clamps up and down the length of my power cord. I've also tried 'The Original Cable Jacket', but I haven't yet tried grounding the unit to cold water pipes as my system is nowhere near the plumbing. Thanks, anyway!