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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.... 
The Presslift
mindpoprevolution-Your suggestion is appreciated.Gathered from FAQ on ART9-"Thank you for your inquiry. There is no rebuild of the cartridge. Answered on 2/21/2018 by AudioSolutionsManager from Audio-Technica U.S., Inc."The ART 1000 is the only m... 
Camel ‎– Under Age – which to choose - Italian or German pressing?
slaw-I looked at the wrong grade listings... $374.99 is above my tolerance level.But for someone who is a serious record collector, perhaps not.I don't condemn TP's  business model, it's just out of my league.  
The Presslift
I'm exhausted reading your post. 
Camel ‎– Under Age – which to choose - Italian or German pressing?
I would get both.They are  not terribly expensive, and pressing origin will not guarantee  "stamper" quality.There has been a bit of "stamper" chat  here lately. Check it out for further enlightenment. 
Why the facination with integrated amps?
"The bicycle industry came up with the idea of compact frames (sloped top tubes for those that don't know bikes) so that instead of needing to manufacture ten frame sizes in 1 cm increments they could instead accommodate 98% of the population with... 
The quest for the hot stamper or is it a myth
Looks like someone is a convert.But look, the super deluxe package for a little more...http://www.elusivedisc.com/Peter-Gabriel-So-180g-2LP_4CD_2DVD-Box-Set/productinfo/EMILP80014/The records would stay in their sleeves unplayed, but the rest look... 
Looking for great tube integrated for Martin Logan Summit X speakers
I've had my PL HP for 4 years. ML stats have been on my radar among many others.I found them to sound fantastic with the PL.Using sealed floorstanders/sub, and just looking for something different.IMO, a subjective decision that only your ears can... 
Best LPs to Test Turntables
Seems kinda odd-ask  others what YOU should listen to, other than your favorite music? 
Tekton Design's new THE PERFECT SET equals "goosebumps time"
Cmon-if you're gonna do a new acquisition,greatest thing since sliced breadproclamation, at least provide the link...https://www.tektondesign.com/the-perfect-set.htmlGreat they sound good. The look...quite TektonickyHappy listening 
Jimmy Page, It's time to call your lawyers?
"If you know LZ and if you know Robert Plant you will see that the singer of GVF even parodies his movements and stage presence. Nothing wrong with that. Just saying."n80-I was wondering if my criticism was too harsh, mentioning the RP stage perso... 
Phono Protractor. Recommendations?
Enlightenment/awareness, is a good thing if you want to play with audio.https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/vinyl-heresy-overhang-induced-distortion-is-not-that-importan...Food for thought before you open your wallet.