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Personal Tuner Evolution
zavato-The MR 65 or 71 can be found for reasonable prices, with a little patience and effort.I found my MR 71 in excellent shape here, for $700. Been used daily for a few years now. 
One Amp To ‘Rule’ Them All....
What thread question will incite silly arguments and bring out the know it alls?The OP has been a member for 3 years.You would think being here that long...oh nevermind. 
Audio Additives Stylus Force Gauge inconstantcy
"The Mapleshade scale is very accurate but not great looking. Pierre has modified a jewelers scale to accept a (loooong) platform which is one of it’s drawbacks."Mine is 10 years old, and working fine. As long as fresh batteries are in it, I seem ... 
Carver 275 Crimson tube amp --- any feedback appreciated
Perhaps taking advantage of  the  jimclarkstero offer in your system, is the way to go?Return shipping won't be terribly expensive, if your ears don't agree with it's performance. A pretty fair offer- no restock fee? 
New Member And few questions on First Tube Amp.
The Raven Blackhawk should be an interesting audition.Too bad you can't have a Dialogue next to it to compare.The Raven is lacking a couple of features compared to the PL,but your ears are the final  judge.Happy listening!  
Looking for great tube integrated for Martin Logan Summit X speakers
"George and others, what should I listen for that will show me the limitations of tubes with my speakers? Is there specific music that will make this apparent to me? I want to make sure I grasp the effect of the impedance shortfall of tubes befo... 
Herbies Pucks floor spike protectors...
I'd be more concerned with keeping your S/O happy and floor damage.Years ago, I purchased two dozen of these for less than the cost needed for a pair of speakers.https://www.ebay.com/itm/20pcs-Gold-Discs-Audio-Cones-Amp-Speaker-Spikes-Stands-Base-... 
Before I purchase
Can you demo both, and just pay to ship one back?That may  be  best, to determine what agrees  with your ears.Comparing the 2, they differ in how the tubes operate. They will sound different. They have different power tubes as well.Not an apples t... 
New Member And few questions on First Tube Amp.
Encouraging info ericsch- thanks!I'm getting on that clinical trial list.Guys, keep informed and sign up!https://clinicaltrials.gov 
New Member And few questions on First Tube Amp.
harleyujoe-As mentioned in my first post, polarizing opinion undoubtedly shows up. What's going to sound good to your ears is subjective, and absolute specs/graphs etc. won't guarantee satisfacton.  
New Member And few questions on First Tube Amp.
harleyujoe-Thankfully, we have music as temporary  escape  from our misunderstood ailment.https://www.ata.org/research-toward-cure/clinical-trials 
New Member And few questions on First Tube Amp.
Look at the integrated amp.https://www.primaluna-usa.com/prologue-premium-integrated/Reliable,plenty of good reviews.Price competitive and maybe a polarizing brand. Many fans, along with many who will bash it because it isn’t an American made prod... 
Looking for great tube integrated for Martin Logan Summit X speakers
Should be an interesting shootout.Technical specs/graphs may indicate absolutes, but it won't guarantee what your ears like.The PL certainly will equal, if not best the Sanders in build quality/detail. 
broken dreams - new cartridge help please!
rykk999-Your pain is felt.The Blackird is a great cart. It is does however, have the exposed cantilever.  It will break in a microsecond  due to loss of awareness.Have you considered the AT ART9? Just a little north of your budget. I personally fo... 
Is anything better than the Accuphase T-100?
I have read only good things about the Accuphase. Actual listening experience, my ears  have agreed with the following:REL PrecedentMarantz 10BMacintosh MR71There are many great SS models, but my nostalgia for tubes won't allow me to consider one....