tommypenngotti

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Allnic 1201 replacement tubes?
thanks guys ...Albert Porter also explained about the gel platform ...I bought this used and don’t think I have the tube puller . Albert recommended something wood of plastic to pry So I don’t get a voltage shock from built up caps . Thanks  
Purple Heart = Purple Rain?
@tablejockey thanks so much , this helps...I have had my eye on the AT ART-9 for quite a while ...and I'm hesitant to do a trade in deal with Ortofon due to the Quintet Black crapping out after 23 months...I noticed Audio Technica original ART-9 d... 
Purple Heart = Purple Rain?
@big_greg :Kron doesn't offer much of a warranty other than if you have a problem come back to me & 100% won't cover any stylus issue because you can always point to user error , so thats a big gamble for me. I wish there was a way to audition... 
Killer Floor Standing Speakers under $4000 for Rock?
Funny ...since this original posting , I have completely facelifted my entire rig : Tekton Encore SpeakersManley Snapper Mono BlocksManley Jumbo Shrimp Pre Allnic 1202 Phonostage VPI Super Prime Scout Turntable w Ortofon Quintet Black (stylus divo... 
Ortofon stylus broke ?!
livin_262002 : no stylus cleaner ..russ69 : agreed ! thanks Did you ever use a stylus cleaner to clean? 
Genalex Gold Lion 12AX7 - different grades?
ok thanks for the advice guys -  
Genalex Gold Lion 12AX7 - different grades?
Thanks Milpai! Looks good ... 
Manley Snapper Triode Switch/600 ohm switchable?
man , do you have an engineer in room to operate everything ..? Must take about 5 minutes to turn on everything...  :) Wait , stay away from Russian tubes...? Aren't Tung Sol Russian? thanks for the info !  
Manley Snapper Triode Switch/600 ohm switchable?
Thanks buddy , wow, your rig is frighteningly cool . Just picked up the Snappers with Triode switch....guessing thats the tighter/punchier feel? Other is more relaxed....Thanks for the XLR tip...on it...What tubes do you recommend? thanks  
Harbeth 30.1 ? The Ultimate Speaker under $5K ?
yep...on it . thanks  
EQ Thats affordable
of course the MiniDSP team has recommend the SHD model , 32 Bit converters , 120 SNR and very low THD...The "audiophile" model ...$1100 ...I dont need all the room correction / streaming stuff ...already have room correction system with my amp....... 
EQ Thats affordable
so I ordered the MiniDSP Balanced last night , I'll probably just also order the HD version as well & see what makes the most sense , send the other back...the balanced miniDSP needs 2 adapter cables for my system...1. Turntable-Phonostage RCA... 
EQ Thats affordable
so am I understanding the chain correctly - Turntable - phonstage - MiniDSP XLR (so I 'd need an adapter from RCA to XLR ) and then into my amp?and my MacBook goes into USB of MiniDSPthanks !  
EQ Thats affordable
So my main listening is : turntable-phonostage-lyngdorf 2170 ( which does digital conversion) is the balanced still best for that ? Pardon my lack of understanding 😊  
EQ Thats affordable
Which MINIDSP model do you guys recommend? , I don’t have a DAC , I use Mac PowerBook pro to run files ...VPI prime scout Turntable for LPs...I was thinking the MINIDSP HD and pragmasi suggested the “balanced” model ...not sure why? Thanks