theflattire
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| Phono stage for second system @mpomerantz I also built an older Hagerman Cornet and it was very good, probably keep up with $1k stages. Another person I know went through an Icon Audio and Modwright PH9.0, ended up with the Trumpet and is very happy. | |
| Has anyone heard the Gato Audio PPA-1 phone preamp? Interesting. I wonder why they decided on adjustable capacitance instead of impedance? Seems like at that price point more folks would be running a MC. | |
| Phono stage for second system The phono stages I know of in that range are all full sized or separate power supply types. I would maybe consider a Hagerman Trumpet MC or Darlington Labs MP8B if room is a deal breaker. I consider both giant killers. I still run a Hagerman Bugl... | |
| VPI Prime Upgrade I have a Prime. For me, I think it's a solid table and if I were to upgrade I would just go with a Fatboy arm. Maybe a speed control. Or you can just go Prime 21 or Classic. | |
| Recommendations for MM Phono ~ Tube or Solid State @lewm Have you seen what's inside the Modwright compared to Aric's MM stage? Always trying to simplify the signal path which is why I run SETs. | |
| How do you pick your gear? Tips and insights are welcome. I try to read as many head to head comparisons I can and cross reference them. I read the professional reviews also but only if they compare against a reference component. Mostly try to read as many user reports I can find. | |
| Recommendations for MM Phono ~ Tube or Solid State @lalitk Little chance of that. Just going by what I read and some youtube reviews. I got his Custom 2A3/45 and really like it so I'm going by that also. Lack of head to head comparisons is holding me back. Maybe Aric can talk me into it. | |
| Recommendations for MM Phono ~ Tube or Solid State I'm thinking of selling my Modwright PH9.0 and going with Aric Audio's MM stage. Simplify the signal path and all that. I have a Hashimoto SUT. | |
| Aric Audio Super 2A3 owners - favorite tubes? I read somewhere else about 6F8Gs and put them in for the 6SN7. Bass got tighter; I like it. The 6F8G is an older 6SN7 and you're going to need an adapter. About to replace the 5961 with a 6SU7. | |
| Need Cartridge Recommendation for Fluance RT85 Turntable If it came with a 2M then the arm is probably a good match. Go with a Bronze and if you want to upgrade later, just get a Black Stylus. I probably wouldn't go much higher than that. I would wonder if the arm is keeping up or creating a bottlene... | |
| Is Rega the easiest turntable to set up.... With a Rega three point cart it's easy, but with a 'normal' cart it's about the same. Still need to align and check the VTF. I had a P3 and when upgrading I would have jumped over the P6 and gone P8. Better arm. | |
| 6SN7GT VT231 TUBES I just put a 6F8G in my amp and I think I like it better. Seems to have tightened up the bass. RCA black glass. | |
| What's the best bang for my bucks on RP6 upgrade? If I were you, I would try the Umami Blue. If you go P8, I would suggest you move up from the Stellar. As your system goes now, it’s pretty good. Bottleneck is probably the cart. | |
| Aric Audio Super 2A3 owners - favorite tubes? I also just got not a Super 2A3 but a custom 2A3/45 amp from Aric. Running EMLs. I just got a pair of Linlai 2A3-D tubes and they sound pretty good. Nice bass without being bloated, and good highs. Compared to the EML, maybe smaller soundstage a... | |
| Seeking a Warm 12AX7 Tube for Preamp Go on eBay and buy from someone with good feedback. I got a pair of Wurlitzer branded RCAs for about $70. |