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I have Maggie MG 1.6's - need amp advice
dfhaleyckoWhen you say a line level crossover is inserted btwn the preamp and pair of amps. What do you mean by this. do you need to buy an external xover or is this something the maggies do on their own. 
cartridge Benz, Koestu, Lyra
Did you ever recieve the Koetsu Black? What do you think of it? 
For the vinyl enthusiasts
Flipside II Records973-835-8448 120 Wanaque Ave, Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442Dan Dondiero is the proprietor 
Current vs. Watts??? Need clarification.
I always heard that a 50 watt tube amp puts out the same current as a 100 watt solid state amp because of the higher voltage. Is there any truth to that? 
For the vinyl enthusiasts
Flipside Records in Pompton Lakes NJ. Only open Thurs., Fri. and Sat.. Great atmosphere. Owner is a great guy. 
Speakers to hang on to for LIFE
Totems are also good candidates. The whole line.What about a nice pair of Klipschhorns? 
The best speaker you ever heard?
I would have to say the JM Lab grand utopia.I also heard the Audio Aritstry Dvorak in Mount Kisco at Audio Outlet it was a four piece system and was amazing.Joseph Audio Pearls at the Stereophile show were great too. 
Widest soundstage
Amused to Death is quite wide almost behind you. When surrond sound friends come over I play it for them and show off my 2 channel system.another one that is quite wide is the Beatles Let it be. Intruments way to the left and right of the speakers. 
preamp suggestions
Conrad-Johnson PV-11or PV12 or PV9aall excellent preamps for your system. 
cartridge Benz, Koestu, Lyra
I bought my Koetsu Black from a reputable party on audiogon. He said it only had 10 hours of use since it was on a demo table in his audio store. I have no doubt that this was true. I needed to play the cartridge for about 50 hours before it sound... 
cartridge Benz, Koestu, Lyra
Excellent choice. You will be very happy. Did you make a deal on a new or used Black. Which preamp in your system will you be using it with, I see you have 2. 
cartridge Benz, Koestu, Lyra
I have the Koetsu Black (newer generation) and love it. Not only is it holographic it just plays music period. I have had a Benz glider as well as Dynavectors, Shure and Sumiko's in the past. But I will be sticking with the Koetsu for life.There a... 
Top ten tube preamps
Conrad Johson PV-11Conrad Johson PV-9a Especially sweetConrad Johson PV-5CAT Signature SL1Jadis (cant remember the model but all sound incredible) 
Matching stepup to phono stage
Actually Bent Audio has a great page and chart explaining this.http://bentaudio.com/parts/tx103loadhow.html 
Matching stepup to phono stage
Actually Bent Audio has a great page and chart explaining this.http://bentaudio.com/parts/tx103loadhow.html