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phono preamp < $500
For your requirements, the Schiit Mani for $150 will do the job.https://www.schiit.com/products/mani 
Tube Amp lower power vs higher power and cruising volume
I've owned a PL HP(Evo400) for 5 years. Since your not listening at concert levels, you're good. It's not a 4's good, 8 must be better thing. You probably would be fine even if you did like to put the volume at 1:00+. Buy different speakers(more e... 
Mono vinyl, how do you know if really single channel mono or if stereo recorded to mono
One of those  "thinking too hard about it" questions that isn't clear.Just enjoy your mono presses on your existing system. Have you even played a mono record on your existing setup? They will sound fine on whatever you have. If your nervosa is ov... 
Ampeg Reverberocket 212 Reissue or Fender Hot Rod Deluxe?
Geek out on Fenderforum.com.HR Deluxe is a cool amp.65 Deluxe Reverb reissue here. It has been dropped, drinks spilled on it, the tolex is ripped, but it CRANKS! 22 watts with no headroom problem with a ham fisted drummer.Probably just in my head,... 
Will a tube amp work well on Revel f208?
"So even here, there is some conflicting opinions/ information. TableJockie my speakers are 88.5 dB sensitivity. Were you happy with your setup you referred to?'labguy-The speakers I referenced are my present daily drivers. There is plenty of kn... 
Stahl-tek Vekian - help please!
Wow! A $20 M.S.R.P. Dac, and the company only has a facebook page? Okay...... 
Will a tube amp work well on Revel f208?
Don't get too caught up in the specs.The PL likely will be fine, but your ears ultimately choose what they like. You can try both 4/8 ohm taps and let them decide. There are plenty of reviews stating the PL works with many speakers. I've used PL g... 
VPI Shyla cartridge?
"So what phono cable would you get? If you had that same $2K budget for cart and cable, what would you grab? "displayname- $2k cart/cable will  you allow for plenty of choices. Obviously, your particular table/phonostage  will be a factor for an a... 
VPI Shyla cartridge?
"The only benefit I can see is it comes pre set up which saves you that hassle if you are a novice."At US$6500 check out the Rega P10 as a comparison. "It's not a package I would ever consider. I like the Rega P10, but if I had to choose between t... 
Is this the solution to LP static issues?? Seems to be!
"Why are we NOT using this stuff today?? "Probably was later discovered to cause cause like everything else. One of the best series of LP recordings. Can't get enough of them. 
What s the best Class A integrated tube amp over 80W
"Primaluna Dialogue Premium HP 75w using EL34’s or higher wattage with KT88, KT120, or KT150."rushfan71-The PLHP is a class A/B as some of the others mentioned. I have the PLHP. Good stuff for the money. Perhaps like most decent amps the PL HP's f... 
Opening Record Store
"i was gonna type the exact same thing..."Hate to be a downer, just keepin it real during these challenging times.Any time is actually good to open a record shop if your idea is just having a cool neighborhood store with enough traffic to pay its ... 
What s the best Class A integrated tube amp over 80W
"I have a thread on Agon on this topic, but now I would like some recommendations on the best Class A tube integrated amp with >80"sigh....Yup, looks like a case of reading too many internet threads. You're not listening to more than a handful ... 
Opening Record Store
Asking business advice on a internet forum....Off to a bad start. 
VPI Shyla cartridge?
"It's an ART-9, just with a red plastic housing."The ART9 has been my choice for years. Definitely a "can't go wrong" cartridge in the $1K price point.