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Jadis bias values and customer service
I assume that Jadis has not tester their amps with the KT120 tube, therefore, they are unable to give you an opinion.  Audio Research was the same way with some of their KT88 based amps when the KT120 came out, but they did not refer you to an out... 
New VPI Turntables - Titan, Prime Signature, Scout 2016, plus new tonearm lift and SDS?
skytop9 posts01-28-2017 8:38pmI don’t see 50% more improvement (or build cost) for 50% greater price of the Prime Signature over the Prime turntable. This is an unpleasant excessive and unreasonable up-charge being made by VPI This is why VPI... 
Best divorce album?
Hit the Road Jack - Ray Charles 
Disaster
But how do you replace thousands of LP's or a vintage stereo system? Who cares, especially when you factor in the fact that no one was hurt or killed in the fire. LPs and stereo equipment are just "stuff" that can be replaced.  Consider yourself... 
TTWeights closing their doors
@13blm, not only are you late to the party but you're at the wrong party.  You post sounds more like an advertisement. 
SME V12 on a VPI Classic One?
Two issues, a) the 308.8mm spindle to pivot distance of the SME V12 cannot be achieved on the current Classic plinth and b) the bottom DIN mount phono cable is problematic with a Classic 
Guide for understanding wire gauge and resistance
ptss, please explain to me how AWG is a logarithmic scale??? 
Tube rolling preamp or power amp gain tubes, which ones (or both)?
Contact Kevin Deal at Upscale Audio regarding your PrimaLuna tube upgrade choices. No one knows more about rolling tubes in PrimaLuna products than Kevin 
Confessions from a VPI owner of some 30 years
Just read the thread, lesson learned...the spoiled little kid that screams and stamps his feet in the shopping mall does get want he wants.  What's the adage, "squeaky wheel gets the grease". 
Audio Research discontinuing lower lines components?
McIntosh has not been the same company every since they sold out to Fine Sounds SpA of Milan.   
I have seen some Interesting comments about Mcintosh lately
Total BS, Rolex’s are as ugly and tacky as sin , to make SURE others know what it is ! Nobody with any taste whatsoever would wear oneunlike Rolex buyers who simply have mafia level tasteschubert, those above are two examples of truly silly over ... 
I have seen some Interesting comments about Mcintosh lately
Well, let's see, when was the last time you found yourself at 100 m or at 10 Atmospheres pressure?  Take your time, you don't have to answer right away.Any time you dive into a pool with a watch on it will experience pressure equivalent of 100m ... 
I have seen some Interesting comments about Mcintosh lately
Total BS, Rolex’s are as ugly and tacky as sin , to make SURE others know what it is ! Nobody with any taste whatsoever would wear one .Haters are going to hate....... they are ugly and heavy, I prefer something light and cheap,I am not a huge fa... 
Tonearm recommendation
There is a world of difference between the SFP-1 in any version and my unit, the Phono 1. In addition, I have the SE+ upgrades, which includes new PS lytics, new Vishay resistors, and New V-Cap TFTF and OIMP coupling caps.It appears my budget has ... 
Cary slp-98p tube phono tube recommendations?
You've asked this question before, if you search the forum there are a lot of recommendations.