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I need help regarding tube phono preamplifiers
@koetsu13 I certainly think that is an avenue worth exploring, the MM input on the Herron bypass the FET front end ( i will ask Keith ). One of my Winter projects is to tune up my venerable Roger Modjeski RM-4 pre preamp….might have to put that be... 
I need help regarding tube phono preamplifiers
Per Mike recommendation, aka @mulveling I rolled some Mazda France production silver / Mica tubes into the front end of the Herron….it’s better but it’s no ARC Reference, nor should it be. Keith does an amazing job with the stock tubes. I hope he ... 
What stereo equipment do respected musicians listen to?
Anne Akiko Meyers runs w Vandersteen 7 and 7 system…..  
THE NEW DCS APEX DAC VS THE PREVIOUS ROSSINI
excellent write up ! you went to a bit of work to help us, thank you ! A bit more detail on level matching desired…but tgat is always the case.. Enjoy the music and let us know if indeed you go for the upgrade. Jim  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
@big_greg Yes, Salvant is awesome;-) James and Spencer turned me on to her….very well recorded on digital, should also translate well to LP. Patti Page - Indiscretion ( Mercury SR 600 59 PP period pressing, fresh off a cycle on Degritter ) Happy... 
Tekton Double Impacts vs the competition....
Yoda: Lightsaber has three position switch: on, off, IGNORE Any ?  
Will you hear the most beautiful music...
@tablejockey Vigliucci’s here in Carlsbad has A5 every now and then……i plan a retirement withdrawal around the arrival with a super Tuscan…    
Help with choosing sub-woofers please
and if you want, you can always swarm the vandersteen subs. Also, it’s Stereo 101 to NOT place the listening chair in a mode….. When housekeeper moves my chair back 6” towards the wall, my ears let me know she has been here….. Best to all Jim  
Who actually heard the Infinity IRS?
i worked at Infinity dealer in Ohio, displayed everything but IRS. I had a few occasions to hear and tweak setup, mostly with CJ Premier electronics and SOTA / Souther / Dynavector Diamond front ends. the towers were maddening to properly integrat... 
Please settle a bet!
split the scotch, flip a coin  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Thanks Bill - I’ve decided to add Whale Meat to my want list for sure.  I was a Dead outkast for singing the praises for Terrapin…i consider it a work of collaborative genius and on my desert island disc list for sure..although i am hoping for a ... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
@bslon Bill - What pressing of Whalemeat ? streaming it..but surfing discogs…. thx Jim  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
i may have been blinded by the….fog lights, hub caps…..  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
What album cover art ?……… Townshend / Lane - Rough Mix  
ayre ex-8 2.0 output transistors
i am a fan of both Ayre and Aesthetix, i have heard both  ( Ayre 1.0 ) at some length driving Vandersteen TREO-CT , both are excellent, well engineered and supported products. I wouldn’t as Erik pointed out well, be making a choice based on weight...