thomasheisig

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Lamm L2 Reference tube recommendation
I feel guilty, I never tried that in my L2R but I am interested in your results 
Cartridge downgrade?
I think, the secret in Phono reproduction is the quality of the Phonostage and the Gain of it.Most top cartridges are low output (around 0.22mV), when the preamp can't amplify that properly, frustration (and confusion) can be the result. Same with... 
2K-3K Cartridge for SME10/BAT VK-P10SE superpak
When I check the 2. hand cartridge section here at Audiogon, I would say, there are some terrific offers, no matter what taste one has. Lots of analog lovers have more than 1 Cartridge and are always open to try something new. I bet, there are man... 
BASIS Superbelt / Regular Belt
Thanks to all, I will try it. 
Fidelity Research FR66
The is a big difference between the FX and the S version.The FX is different and MUCH cheaper, the last one I saw in mint and box was about 1.2k 
What Cartridges to use with Triplanar IIV Tonearm?
in the latest Absolute Sound,Harry Pearson proclaims the Triplanar / Miyabi cartridge combo as "really special"Yes, it is magic 
What Cartridges to use with Triplanar IIV Tonearm?
The Tri VII works best with cartridges below 10 gr.Superb match with Zyx Cartridges, Transfiguration and Lyra Skala. 
How much better are MFSL disks?
I stopped getting them. They sound excellent on a cheap/average analog System but they don't move on with a better system.The original pressings are different (in general), they get better and better with top analog playback chains.And most MFSL a... 
Xerxes .20 or Michell Orbe
After all those years (I had Roksan (very good sound), my friend has an Orbe) I would go for a Basis Turntable. 
New Re-Issue Vinyl: Surface Noise, Ticks, Pops....
After buying loads of records/reissues the last years, I nearly stopped it. It's too frustrating to spend so much money and getting such results.EVERY 2. hand record with 80gr before Y2K is light years ahead from surface noise.Reissues aren't bad ... 
Lamm ML2.1 Tubes
Dear Gerry, yes, the "Upgraditis" is like a wave, up and down, thank you Dmailer for your experience, Amperex is an interesting choice. 
Lamm ML2.1 Tubes
Thank you Pierre for the New Sensor - Mullard ECC83/12AX7, didn't know that.Thank you Triode, I will try to get some info about the difference between ribbed/smooth plate.Thanks Rcprince, too. Well, honestly I don't want to change something, proba... 
Where are you today?
Where I am today?Well, House and car is sold, my wife gone, kids too, my friends are all gone, my last friend is my dog.And my System.Want to know how it began?One day I heard differences ....:) 
Amp for Verity Audio Sarastro
One of my friends own Verity Ovation and he drives them with -4- Nagra VPA monos. Very nice.I did listen to their biggest speakers, Lohengrin, with -4- Nagra VPA's, interesting match. They work well with those. 
First used turntable +- $20,000. Any suggestions?
Basis Audio. Doesn't matter which one, they are all good.