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| I had a few drinks and bought some speakers, I've now sobered up I used to have the 1028 Be as well and loved them. I upgraded over a year ago to the Sopra 2’a. I also have a PrimaLuna, so we have almost the same experience. I am absolutely in love with the Sopra’s. Unfortunately there is a Break in period, tha... | |
| Substantial Upgrade I recently purchased a Dr Feickart Volare with an Origin Live tonearm, with after a very long and careful process. This is a second turntable in my home, the first being a Spiral groove. Having such a special tt, and buying a second table without ... | |
| Speaker recommendation $10-20K (with some requirements!) I also have some tinnitus, and recently demoed a few speakers. I found most were to bright for my liking. I currently have a pair of Focal Sopra 2’s with a Prima Luna tube amp. I absolutely love them, it took some time to break in as speakers do. ... | |
| Why is there no love for Prima Luna? I own the PL Dialogue Premium Hp integrated Amp and push a pair of Focal Sopra 2’s and love the amp and the speaker combo. Nothing but positive things to say. Though one thing I have learned about matching gear. there has to be a good match for mo... | |
| Herron VTPH-2A or Manley Chinook mk II phonostage I put it hold for the moment as I purchased a new turntable. | |
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| First Moving Coil (MC) Cartridge Acquisition I moved into a Soundsmith Mimic Star about a year ago. I had a MM Clear Audio virtuoso wood that cam with my new Marantz tt that Clear Audio built for Marantz. After having the Clear Audio cantilever get bent, how I still scratch my head. I inquir... | |
| Turntable recommendations Lots of great recommendations, still a bit overwhelming. Anyone familiar with the new Luxman tt 171 I think? Also anyone familiar with the Vertere?peter | |
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| Turntable recommendations Thanks for the recommendations, not a lover of the tube look. But I see they have others. I’ll go check them out.i am very happy with my soundSmith, I did feel a noticeable difference when going to it. It also has an amazing warranty, only 20% of ... | |
| Before I purchase I purchased the Prima Luna premium hp about 6 months ago. I have been extremely happy with my choice. I also am content with the tubes, build quality is fantastic, the remote is solid like a brick. Nothing cheap about this unit. I thought the pric... | |
| Phono Preamp for Thorens TD203 w/ Ortofon 2m Blue The pro -ject ds tube phono stage was 699.00, on sale at 399 at Upscale audio. That might fit your budget. | |
| Cartridge recommendations Rubent, yes that is correct. I have been very happy with the Marantz, except the Virtuoso cartridge was very fragile and broke the cantilever with almost no user error. | |
| Cartridge recommendations Actually my Marantz is a tt151 made by Clear Audio / not tt150 my error.I also settled on spending more money, and went with the Soundsmith Zephyr mimc star. I very much also liked there rebuild policy for 20% of the cartridge cost.Thank you every... | |
| Cartridge recommendations Thanks for the recommendations. In your opinion Hana EL vs SL$400 vs $650 Is there a big difference, and whats your input. I know I said I wanted to keep my budget down though I don’t want to be penny wise and lb foolish. |