theflattire

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In need of a GOOD 3:1/4:1 passive input selector
I use a Line Router from Mapetree Audio Designs.  Custom for inputs and output. Not sure if it will remove the hum. I also have a CS-2 from Fidelity Research that was in the system previously.  Three in three out selectable.  It might be for sale.  
Was anyone else caught out by this?
lol  
Cartridge and/or phono stage upgrades
Modwright all the way and have the Axia retipped.   I run a Modwright PH9.0XT and occasionally a Spirit MKIII on my VPI Prime.  
Yamaha HX-10000 phonostage, any views?
Some of them older discrete designs can keep up with modern stuff. I don't know if I'd spend a ton of cash on it unless you were a Yammie collector or trying to complete a set. Think about a recap and some of the older transistors could have bec... 
Moving to Tube Separates or Tube Integrated + Phono
I run all tubes and for sure you can tell the difference between a SS phono stage and a tube one.  That doesn't mean you lose the tube sound, it's just more pronounced with the tube stage and only discernable if you can get then side by side.  Tha... 
How Much to Spend on Turntable, Cart., Phono Pre
@inagroove  Flexible for sure! Actually I would try to go 1/3 cart, 1/3 TT, and 1/3 phono stage.  I'm sort of close to that but I got my Koetsu Black used. I just wrote it that way to show how important I think the phono stage is; it's the hear... 
How Much to Spend on Turntable, Cart., Phono Pre
Without knowing your budget: 35% TT 45% phono stage 20% cart that's about my breakdown I have an older VPI Prime.  
Develop a hierarchy for phono playback
Phono stage first. Everything else has to go through it.  Not sure why folks don't see the logic behind this.  You can have the greatest TT/Cart ever but running it through a mediocre phono stage only gets you mediocre.  A great phono stage will ... 
Thoughts on swapping out Audioquest and Transparent cables for Duelund
I used 16g Duelund as speaker and IC. I would call them dark compared to regular copper. Everything brightened up when I changed it out.    
High Performance Moving Iron Cartridge Candidates?
There's been talk going around about a new Nagaoka MP-700...  
How to find local audiophiles
I went to the local high end shop and met a couple of guys. I also met some while buying stuff on CL or USAM and seeing they were local to me.    
Will a high quality preamp really make a difference in sound?? Also speaker cable
My logic says if a pre is making your system sound better, then there's something wrong either upstream or downstream. I'd rather have a good sounding amp and source with a passive pre.  
I'm curious. What is your "normal" listening volume?
+/- 75 db  
Some people actively participate but rarely if ever start a thread.
Most of my questions can be answered via the search function.  
Recommendation for phono stage
Zesto Andros for one box