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| clear audio Basic Plus phono stage or Heed Quasar I used Quasar before upgrading to a tubed unit twice the retail price.I see the retail cost has gone up a bit since I had one($700)Very nice and quiet unit with "audiophile" credentials-discrete compononets(no amps) and separate power supply.If y... | |
| recommendations of phono preamps < $3000 range Do you have the Manley Chinook on the list?I have seen used units in the $1500 zone.Maybe a little more organic sound(tubes) over the SS suggestions. | |
| Aesthetic Calypso or CJ Et3 or Primaluna Dialogue 3 audioconnection-Accepted audio sonics often defy electronics 101 rules in one way or another.You plumb your components with specific cable and other seemingly ridiculous items don't you?So just reply directly to the OP with your all knowing audio... | |
| Aesthetic Calypso or CJ Et3 or Primaluna Dialogue 3 The PL has positive reviews.http://www.stereophile.com/content/primaluna-dialogue-three-preamplifier#tfVTpJZkJFcE8rzP.97The newer Dialogue Premium gets listed if you have patience, but they seem to go quickly.I picked one up recently, with plans o... | |
| Pani ... New ART-9 up and running ... I'm happy to report my 1 1/2 year old ART 9 just got a long overdue stylus cleaning with the magic eraser. The entire cantilever had built up gunk and the once clean diamond was lost in the crud.A couple of dips, brush away the stray micro fibers,... | |
| Pani ... New ART-9 up and running ... J_damon-I feel your disappointment, especially after shelling out so much cash.Send a pic to the vendor, have them email you a return label for a new one.The hassle is worth the performance you will get out of the ART 9.Mine has been keeping me ha... | |
| Tube integrateds and Electrostatic Speakers I have the HP.Not using personally, but have heard several ML setups with PL gear. Also Stereophile reviews mention PL. driving difficult speaker loads including ML.If you follow your hearing and not tech specs, realistic/convincing sonics is wha... | |
| Best Tube Amp for B&W Bookshelf rocketroom,this listing is even nicer than my original suggestion.Get this one, your done.https://www.audiogon.com/listings/tube-primaluna-dialogue-premium-hp-black-2016-12-18-integrateds-43...It will blow blow away pretty much anything in the pri... | |
| Tapping on my table don't tap on the cabinet.Your setup is fine. You didn't notice this UNTIL you tapped on the cabinet. Audio neurosis. | |
| Best Tube Amp for B&W Bookshelf this listing in your budget:http://www.ebay.com/itm/Primaluna-Prologue-Premiums-/222323688377?hash=item33c38643b9:g:jsIAAOSwmmxW...http://www.ebay.com/itm/Prima-Luna-Prologue-Premium-Preamp-/322334715994?hash=item4b0ca5705a:g:3OoAA...The PL line h... | |
| Is a Step-up Transformer needed? you have 60 db's of gain with the box.Use that and you can pay the load by ear, besides the recommended setting.You may just have to use more of the volume knob for desired loudness. | |
| Repair Shop in Southern California I've had a positive experience with this company:http://www.georgemeyer-av.comFriendly, and good customer service. My issue was covered under warranty, so I can't speak for their pricing. | |
| Help with MC Cartridge Recommendation to Swap from Ortofon 2M Black MM dlcockrum-take a look at this one...http://www.lpgear.com/product/ATART1000.htmlI believe it retails somewhere between 5-8K. Now that's ludicrous! Especially since the magnitude of improvement doesn't justify 5X cost of the ART 9!!!Likely it does... | |
| Help with MC Cartridge Recommendation to Swap from Ortofon 2M Black MM dlcockrum-I should qualify that by stating it's a couple hundred dollars LESS, otherwise similar construction except the ART 7 has a non permeable core vs the traditional magnetic of the ART 9. The difference DOES result in a subjectively more del... | |
| Help with MC Cartridge Recommendation to Swap from Ortofon 2M Black MM Late addition to my original post-My ART 9 is going on 1 1/2 years and I STILL have WOW moments listening.The ONLY cart that may better the ART 9 is the ART 7, which can only be purchased from an overseas vendor(Ebay) Its also a couple bucks less.... |