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| Preamp Deal of the Century Jeff,here are a couple places for tubes:http://www.upscaleaudio.comhttp://www.thetubestore.comhttp://www.vacuumtubes.comI'm sure there are many more - Kevin at upscale audio is very helpful, I've also bought tubes from thetubestore.Would like to h... | |
| M. Logan Requests- Tube Suggestions in $1.5-2K?? For my SL3's I'm using two Golden Tube Audio SE-40's that were converted to monoblocks, you can get these for around $1k or less on audiogon. I've been amazed at the sound....but I'm new to this hobby so I'm also very interested in what others hav... | |
| Preamp Deal of the Century Any comments on which IC's work well (or poorly) with the Syrah or Cortese? Or is that determined by the TT or amps more than the preamp? | |
| Robertson Audio: new / old company ??? An old audiophile friend very highly recommended the Robertson amplifier - I was not able to find anything about the company on the web, also was not able to find any used equipment. Sean, can you tell us a bit of the history of this company? (I'm... | |
| How Do I Start Playing With the Big Boys and Girls Jc - I just saw this thread, I have the Signums and I have been very happy with them, amazing speakers. I auditioned them in a local audio store with SS and tube amps, and felt there was a huge difference, much more involving sound with the tubes.... | |
| Best bargain ARC tube pre amp around a grand I have an LS-8 MkII that I bought in your price range, no phono stage, but I think the line stage is very good, I believe that ARC discontinued this model about a year ago(?)I have not seen many of the LS8's for sale. | |
| Shelter 901 vs. Dynavector XX-2 or TE Kaitora Ditto, Twl, thanks for the info on the MMT and the suggestion on the OLS tonearm. I see that you have the OLS and Shelter 501 on your Teres table - do you think that is a good match all around, or would you upgrade either the cartrige or arm to be... | |
| Shelter 901 vs. Dynavector XX-2 or TE Kaitora I'm also considering getting a shelter cartridge, I recently bought a used Oracle Delphi which has a Premier MMT tonearm. Do you know if the Premier MMT would work well with the Shelter cartridges? Any other suggestions for tone arms that would wo... | |
| artists who most deeply touch you Rasa - Indian influenced, deeply spiritual, beautiful. Jane Siberry, esp "When I was a boy", would love to hear this on vinylKim Ritchie's new cd (great lyrics, reminds me of Beth Orton, Aimee Man)Laurie Anderson, Leonard Cohen, Tom Moore, Tori Am... | |
| Preamp Deal of the Century Any news on Mick's status - is he still overwhelmed with back orders and still doing all the work alone? I'm considering getting the Syrah, wondering if those of you who already purchased are still so overwhelmingly enthusiatic about Mick's work? ... | |
| What is the best used ARC Pre-Amp to get? I've got pretty much the same question on ARC peramps. Until recently my system was an LS8MkII, dual GTA SE-40 amps, and Martin Logan SL3 speakers. I was very pleased with this - then a friend finally talked me into vinyl. (I bought the LS8 after ... |