thomasheisig

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Atma-Sphere M60 Mk11.3 vs Audio Valve Baldur 70 W
Well, it is some time ago, I listened to Audio Valve Amps connected to Reference 3A speakers and I liked it. Good as they are, for me it is just a good tube amp. Probably they are better than most out there, I don't know.But like most of these, th... 
Atma-Sphere M60 Mk11.3 vs Audio Valve Baldur 70 W
You can't compare them, because they are t-o-t-a-l-l-y different from sound.The Audio Valve is a very good valve amp and the Atma-Sphere is OTL, with the right speaker, has no "sound". 
Otl's with AvantGarde Duos?
I think, even with OTL designs it's the same like everything else.Some are better than others, work better or whatever.I own OTL's but please can someone describe the "sound " of OTL ?I use OTL (Atmasphere M-60II ) with a horn loaded design, 99db,... 
Best midrange on SS amp ?
Pass Labs Alpeh 0 ( mono's )Happy Listening 
phono cable suggestions..
I use the XLO Signature 3.1 Phono.It is specially made for Phono signals. For me the Best, there is. S23chang described it. A keeper. 
loading impedance
I own that Cartridge too. I use it with 47kohms. I tried some other ( lower ) settings and it became dull and slow.And I lost information then. But I can imagine, this can can vary from System to System. 
Which Solid-State Preamp under $7,000.00 New?
The Klyne is the way to go. 
Compare: Basis Debut, VPI TNT, top Teres tables
I think, there are no more ideas. Everyxthing about tables was written, some search and you will find lots of info. Personally I think the Basis is one of the better ones, the musical reproduction is right, quality is excellent and it works always... 
The last valve pre amp I'll ever need.
Aesthetix Callisto Sign. with NOS tubes.With Pass Aleph amp a definite solution. 
Klyne pre-amps, any experience out there?
"pre-amps but I don't know where to audition them. Are they worth it? "Yes.System 7 is among the very best sounding Transistor gear out there.System 7 Phono stage is first class. 
Aesthetix IO vs. Manley Steelhead vs. The Groove
Your question about the sound of a retubed unit:I use a Callisto Signature withe NOS Telefunkens ( 12AX7 ), Mullard (EL34) and RCA (5692) tubes very close to these above.It simply sounds real ( natural ? ), the soundstage is bigger and more open, ... 
Schroeder versus Tri-Planar
Personally I would be careful with such " test / reviews " and I haven’t read that report but I heard from my friends, that the Teres is a nice table, but far from being outstanding.I never owned a Triplanar but I own a Graham.And I checked a Schr... 
Best Live Recording on LP
Neil Diamond " Hot August Night " ( MFSL )Bill,Henderson " Send in the Clowns "Belafonte " Returns to Carnegie Hall "Deep Purple " Made in Japan " ( DCC )and many many more 
Benz Micro Ruby 2 Impedance Adjustment
I ran the Ruby with 47 K.Excellent results, but it is probably depending on System. 
Rrecommeded "loading" for a Benz Ruby?
A bit System Depending.I used 47Kohm with my Ruby, in my System it sounded very good with that Load.Benz himself ran it with 47k, but it will work with other loads, too, of course.