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| 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.... | |
| Help with MC Cartridge Recommendation to Swap from Ortofon 2M Black MM jbhiller-if going a little bit north of your budget is doable, consider the Audio Technica ART 9. You have all the gear for superb sound.https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/pani-new-art-9-up-and-running?highlight=art%2B9There just doesn’t seem ... | |
| Please help! - Buy VPI Classic or keep Technics 1200 ausioman2015-there is no "better" to your question. Subjective, and the only answer is to buy the Classic and return it if YOU don't feel it is an upgrade. I have a Classic, that was the upgrade from listening to Rega tables. Personally, I don't h... | |
| VPI Classic Platter- Naked or better with a mat? "I have the Classic platter....tried many mats, but certainly prefer none. (no small round disc over the spindle"Stringreen-there certainly isn't any "rule" how to play a record with the Classic platter.The rubber disc enables the clamp to flatt... | |
| Confused along the journey--opinions please Jbhiller-With the Manely into the PL HP AND a LOMC, your search should be over. Of course, subjective. IMO, the Orto Black is a great cart, but it's a great MM cart. It may just have some traits of a MC.Many times I've suggested the Audio Technic... | |
| Confused along the journey--opinions please Jbhiller-you now have a great foundation for AMAZING record listening sessions.Step up your table and a LOMC.Not knowing what you have now, if you have a 1-2 K Project/Rega & MM type setup, time to consider a 4-5K rig. That figure can be HAL... | |
| Pass Labs INT 60 VS. Primaluna Dialogue Premium HP VS. Arcam A49 Kenepeters-looks like you have plenty of information to digest here.This recent Stereophile review on a speaker of equivalent retail price may have some value. The 2nd page mentions the HP able to produce satisfying performance against some upper ... | |
| Pass Labs INT 60 VS. Primaluna Dialogue Premium HP VS. Arcam A49 I only have experience with the PL HP. Been enjoying the HP for 2 years. You will have a VERY nice sounding system if you choose the HP.Your other 2 choices are great..but they’re SS, and simply won’t have the tube realism the HP has. Just as a tu... | |
| Soundsmith Zephyr MkIII, Boheme on VPI Classic 2 Companion Addition intended for original post: Have you contacted SS with your questions?Also the VPI forum may be helpful. | |
| Soundsmith Zephyr MkIII, Boheme on VPI Classic 2 Companion I have a Classic 1. I wouldn't obsess over which cart is "right" on paper. Both will probably play fine with each possibly having subtle cues that differentiate themselves.Another cart in your price point is the Audio Technica ART 9.As you can see... |