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| Picking a Tube integrated amp "Even more difficult is the Octave v PL. Apples to apples? Does it just come down to personal preference? Or is one a hands down more musical performer? What would be a good synergistic match to my speakers/source? I won’t be able to hear any ... | |
| Picking a Tube integrated amp ruby tuesday-Give this thread a read:https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/considering-switching-from-audio-research-to-primaluna-troube...PL HP owner here. I attended this shootout of the ARC VSI60 vs PL. It wasn't surprising to me the PL was th... | |
| Considering Pro-Ject Xtension 9 Turntable Nice score, George.I would pose this question to the cable forum.IMO, cart choice is the dealbreaker. I don't get caught up in the cable wars. Proper setup more important than fancy cables.I do prefer a certain brand, but cable talk belongs in tha... | |
| Blown away by YAQIN MC-13S - tube amplifier The reviewer here, seemed to be pleased as you:http://wallofsound.ca/audioreviews/amplification/review-yaqin-mc13s-stereo-integrated-amplifier/Looks like you may even be surprised rolling the driver tubes with some decent(not pricey)NOS tubes, if ... | |
| How to pick a COMPATIBLE phono cartridge almarg-10-4 regarding your point. A great spec to be aware of when pulling the trigger and possibly investing a chunk of cash. | |
| How to pick a COMPATIBLE phono cartridge rbschauman-Perhaps a real expert will chime in, to give you real insight. Without getting into techie talk, all the high performance MC’s are low output-less than.5mv or so.Maybe your local store was just referring to only the phono stage, not con... | |
| How to pick a COMPATIBLE phono cartridge "The high output has been suggested."Your phono/linestage has a combined gain total of 77db's. You can use a very low(less than .5mv) LOMC. Unless there is some specific factor for your CJ gear to NOT use a LOMC, you have plenty of choices in all... | |
| Considering Pro-Ject Xtension 9 Turntable bop333-I would send an offer you're comfortable with,if seller refuses, negotiate a middle ground both you and the seller are comfortable with.Put a decent cart on it, you're in business. | |
| Considering Pro-Ject Xtension 9 Turntable If you can find one of these near your price range, this may be a better deal-https://www.ebay.com/itm/Pro-Ject-X-Tension-10-Turntable-Piano-Finished-Brand-NEW-/282761018160These show up used for an even better price. | |
| Recordings with incredible effects or imaging that we may not know about Listen to a Vangelis or Alexander Vollenweider album, lots of ambient "stuff" going on...I'm not a big "new age" listener, but have a small collection of 70-80's records. Great stuff for a momentary escape.These 2 albums always come with me to sho... | |
| Da Benz? I'm sure you'll get plenty of recommendations. Consider adding the Audio Technica ART9@$1K to the list. It does all the "audiophile" Do a search, plenty of threads here, and the other forums.Everyone's "right" is different, so cart selection,even ... | |
| Manley chinook & low output mc’s Use the 60db setting on the Chinook. You will be fine. I've demoed the Chinook, great phono stage. | |
| Impulse buy, ad nauseum... Gave it a second pass...This album has been reviewed,analyzed to death, but this edition sure sounds nice!I kinda regret not going for the 2LP version with the outtakes.The teasers I've listened to were interesting.Now i'm curious to compare the m... | |
| Impulse buy, ad nauseum... Yeah, guess it is too cryptic. Your assumption is correct. The references were not sufficient. The Beatles Sargent Peppers 50th release is everything the reviews have mentioned. | |
| Triode or Ultralinear mode "My BAT VK 55 is pure triode and is the antithesis of the other two. It is dynamic with a pure sound that ultra linear can't quite match.So in your case, stick with ultra linear."rhljazz- Is your assessment with the exact setup, but different am... |