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Tube amp for Spendor S3/5 SE
for around $1000 or less, why don't you conside chinese tube amp,, it is easy to buy and worth the value,, 
Pure Class A shootout
hello, on your list, i like the pass labs the most, i thought the evo 2 is a preamp.. so i assume you are trying to match,so, depends on what power amp you choose and match the preamp later, most preamps are class A, so, it is easy, and the ML 33/... 
Sota Star Sapphire help
hello, for me , i did not unmount the arm, but, may twist a little to have the right angle to remove, and you may have a rubber boot/cover at the bottom to peel out, good luck with it, 
SME 3009 wood arm ??
hello, thanks for the explanation and the tips., i will try to post some pics as you suggested, but it will take few days for me to do so,,thanks 
SME 3009 wood arm ??
hello again, i don't think it is vinyl,, i think it is wood, and i am sorry, i don't know what is WAF?? custom job wise, i don't know for sure, but, it looks very good, how can i post pics here?>>?? thanks for your time 
SME 3009 wood arm ??
hello,, thanks for all the info so far, the arm base is 3009 base, the head shell is 3009 multi holes head shell, the arm is curve like normal metal 3009 arm but wood looking with grain (actually is wood type material??) at least outside, may be i... 
Sota Star Sapphire help
hello, lead shot.. as i remember, there is a rubber hole that you pull it off to remove, (be careful over spill the lead) or unscrew the arm broad, (3 philips screw) then you can remove or adjust it,, 
Audio Alchemy VITB Impedence adjustment
i am supposed to have the manual, you may contact me and remind to locate it for you,, if i forget, 
Help with spring replacement Sota Turntable
to my understand, the foam is damping factor,may ?? reduce unwanted vibration to the TT 
Sota Star Sapphire help
there is a big hex center screw/nut at the bottom to unscrew to release the platter, i forget what size., but you need a socket type to do so, the 4 screws at each innner corner(with washer?) are the adjustment for the platter leveling, don't over... 
Mark Levinson/Revel Support is tops
hello to all,talking in depth of my experience with ML, HSG,as i mentioned, i have been long time ML fan,, back in earlier age, i had ML2 and i had a bad luck repairing it with madrigal lab, it often burned out the transistor and always happened a... 
Mark Levinson/Revel Support is tops
helloit sounded like an advertisment of mark levison..i have negative experience instead of good, i have been long time, mark levinson fan and have owned many high end product of them,, but when i needed service and answers, nothing but trouble an... 
System upgrade suggestions
helloi would suggest to think about other power amp..since you have a small room, quality but low power solid state or tube amp will be considered,,certainly ML series of levinson will be very logical regardsmike 
Philips 795SA
hello, i just bought this unit around a month ago. it gives me very good performance,,it is worth to buy it for this price range,,regardsmike 
Another Sub Q: Is my sub mismatched with speakers?
beside, all the points above, dont forget that many speakers claim to reproduce music in low Hz, but they dont sound as good as quailty sub,, the best is to do comparision and hear, even cross at 125 Hz , may sound more solid and richer bass