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Tubes vs Solid State
What kind of amp you will use should be always seen with the connected amplifier. You will find a lot of high powered Tube amps which are able to drive insensitive loads, but they will never get the magic you can get with high sensitive speakers (... 
Linn Sondek is Dead - Looking for Service
Sounds like God is telling you to upgrade.... 
Who listens only to vinyl?
Listening to Digital is Blasphemy 
Tonearm: Phantom vs. 4 Point vs. 10.5
I am using Graham Arms since Model 2.2, sometimes it was my only Arm, sometimes it was one among others but when I wanted to know what a Arm really can do, a Graham Arm was always on my Table when I made my comparisons [and a lot bite the Dust, th... 
Which Mono Cartridge at around $1,300.00?
Some time ago I owned a Lyra Dorian mono and was really impressed from its Performance. A very good sounding Design for its Pricing. Later I got a Lyra Helikon mono which is a very good performing cartridge, too. Both are discontinued but sometime... 
NY Times articles about turntables
... In the end, itÂ’s as much art as science.That is the audiophile absolution for "Hey, I have absolutely no idea from anything, but I can afford it" 
Denon Dl-103r is it for real?
I agree, the 103R CAN be a step in audiophile reality. I heard it in some very few top Systems and I have to say, there were moments where i thought --- "must be heard to believe..." when we realize what we get for the price.Most go the other way,... 
Fake Audioquest cables?
That is a common problem, Production in China can create a lot of problems...I heard, it is mainly the Sky cable which is sold as fake? 
Where Have All the 2A3 Amps Gone
It is a pity. I was hoping, that we will get more high efficient speakers in our modern time (with our technology it shouldn't be problem), but there is no change. Always the same 86dB-92dB Speaker Stuff. Some years ago I listened to such an amp w... 
Rega RB-250 a major upgrade?
The decision what you will do is your own. I know that the rewire kit from Incognito (for example), which was offered for some time, was a worthwhile investment and all owners said: "Great". 
Upgrade turntable from an Amazon Model 2
Basis 2200 
Lyra or ZYX ?
Hello Pani,yes, the FR-64s will work with them on a top level (and with a lot more, too).When you find one, turn the VTF knob, when you hear some clics, the grease inside is in good condition (there is a spring inside). When you need some force to... 
Lyra or ZYX ?
Hi Pani,Internet decisions can be very problematic. It is no guarantee for that kind of satisfaction one hopes for. Don't you have a chance to visit a dealer? I made a lot of dealer visits when I was interested in a product (The Internet offers en... 
Lyra or ZYX ?
Hi Pani,I have no experience with 47lab Arm. I always was on the way for serious solutions :-)Well, one of my buddies owned such a 3012 Arm, he was total fanatic about it.Until I loaned him a FR-64s. Then it was done for him, he sold his beloved 3... 
Lyra or ZYX ?
The SME 3012 is more or less made for super soft compliance carts (For example Shure Systems at its time). The bearing of that Arm can't handle cartridges which moves energy into it. The Armbearing starts to "vibrate) and the result will be a smea...