soundwatts

Responses from soundwatts

$1000-1500 range for phono preamp... what to buy?
Used Manley Chinook 
Phono Preamp Recommendations
Manley Chinook  
What phono pre am I looking for?
you are looking for a Manley Chinook 
SOTA vs VPI (or stick with my Rega?)
If you have a good deal on the table for a VPI prime, I would go for it. You will not regret it . Great table and great company with a team behind it that has the best customer support I have ever experienced.  They really stand behind their produ... 
SOTA vs VPI (or stick with my Rega?)
Go for the VPI Prime. It does everything that you described that you wanted  
VPI vs. SOTA
I have the vpi prime scout. Amazing value at 2200 new. Upcale audio has an upgraded version for 2700 right now in limited quantities that's looks amazing. The prime is a great value used. These tables are the best out there and virtually maintenan... 
Rogue Audio two new integrateds Great or Same old?
Cronus magnum ii and Harbeth = magic 
Mid grade Integrated amp choices
Rogue cronus magnum ii. I have settled on this after krells, cj, adcom, Cary, etc. Just a great amp with plenty of power and headroom for most speaker choices now or future. 
Mid grade Integrated amp choices
I second the rogue cronus magnum 2 
Attn Vinyl lovers - what CD Player do you use?
California audio labs icon mark ii. Oldie but very musical 
Tube Rolling for Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum 2
So my neighbor lent me a 4003 mullard initial impressions are warmer bigger Soundstage. But seems like the top is more polite. Also noticed it's pretty noisy. Is it possible that it's past its lifetime? 
Tube Rolling for Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum 2
Thanks for the responses. I also heard that the cifte NOS 12au7 is very good. Has anyone heard these?  
I Find Primalunas Ugly. How about You? Is there an alternative?
@defiantboomerang Yes you can run the Rogue with kt88  
I Find Primalunas Ugly. How about You? Is there an alternative?
I think my rogue audio cronus magnum 2 is a very good looking as well as a great sounding piece. The latter being most important. Just leave the cage off of the PL 
Integrated amp choice for JMR Offrande Supreme V2
Rogue audio cronus magnum ii