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Re-tubing Audiomat Arpege. Suggestions?
Thanks. I didn't notice the numbering at first and by some strange luck I put them in, in sequence but from right to left. Mutine tubes it is. Any great picks for 12ax7's? 
Re-tubing Audiomat Arpege. Suggestions?
Thanks. It seems that the consensus over on audioasylum is also that the factory tubes are the way to go. I read over there that the tubes are numbered 1-4 for the specific postition but I don't see the numbers on the sockets. Is it 1-4 left to ri... 
Audio Magic stealth - Really that good?
I started with PS Audio too. Then I bought my stealth. It is the longest held piece of gear in my system. I love it. 
A switch to RB300 arm on alexandria?
I recently did this. My previous arm was a Sonus Formula IV. I remade the arm-board (oak was the best match aesthetically). You can download a Rega template (if you do not already have it) from "The Vinyl Engine. (I just checked and it is temporar... 
Which turntable should I buy?
You may want to look into Teres Audio tables. Lots in the discussion forums. 
Stands for Reference 3A MM deCapo-i
sorry, already mentioned 
Stands for Reference 3A MM deCapo-i
Oops. Looks like my link didn't work so here's the site:http://www.audiocircle.com/circles/viewtopic.php?t=6320 
Stands for Reference 3A MM deCapo-i
Check out this link for a discussion on this. 
Biasing Emission Labs 320B-XLS
If anyone looks at this for the info, Jac of JACMusic says 21vDC is appropriate 
5AS4A vs. 5U4
I used Mullard GZ37's with very favourable results. 
Biasing Emission Labs 320B-XLS, again
If anyone looks at this for the info, Jac of JACMusic says 21vDC is appropriate. 
Review: Grado Platinum Cartridge
Interesting review. I have the same TT but a Sonus formula IV arm and was on the fence between the Platinum and the Shure V15VxMR. I chose the latter based on it's compliance and the minimalism of my tonearm. Makes me second guess my choice. Have ... 
MM cart. Recommendation
I bought the Shure and it sounds great. Thanks all!! 
MM cart. Recommendation
4yanx, what is your cartridge? 
MM cart. Recommendation
Well I think it's down to the Shure or Grado (Ref.Platinum or Sonata). Any other contenders?