tpsonic
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| Phono Preamp suggestions? The Aqvox 2CI will handle cartridges down to ,1mV in its' balanced operation.MSRP:$1795. | |
| General advice on set-up etc please Look for these cartridges in their "high-output" configurations.Most are in the 1-2,5mV range:very acceptable to any phonostage. | |
| General advice on set-up etc please Look for these cartridges in their "high-output" configurations.Most are in the 1-2,5V range:very acceptable to any phonostage. | |
| Phono Preamp suggestions? The big question is:whether the perspective cartridges prefer to be loaded with a transformer or are they best served by a high-gain phono stage. | |
| Tube amp- bang for the buck of new breed PrimaLuna.It would help to know the speakers being used-impedance and efficiency.Would look at 5 or 7s. | |
| CD Player advice request... There is another option:decent transport/Z-Systems RDP/RDQ/DAC.Have had good results using an Oppo (can be upgraded later) into RDP-1,then the Citypulse 7.2X (or similar/of your choice).With a little experience,this system is very rewarding and ad... | |
| General advice on set-up etc please For cartridges,there are two that can be recommended:Benz Glider and Sumikos' Blue Point series. | |
| Good SS Amp for Vandies 2 Ce Symphonic RG-1 or bigger brother,Gamut 200 MK I/II or Lamm M1.1s.What are your budget limitations?? | |
| CD Player advice request... Having watched AudioGon the last few months, has the Gamut cd-3 at or below $3K. | |
| $1200... What would you buy? 2nd the Rega,but look for the 5/7 used and pop in a Glider or Blue Point special. | |
| need new amp Primaluna single/monos,CJ 11a/70lp,possibly the Jadis Defy 7. | |
| CD Player advice request... I might add the Gamut CD-3 to your list.Very musical and articulate,w/o sounding analytical. | |
| Nordost Vahalla or Mit Oracle Dfrost:Had you considered auditioning either? You might add Purist,Stealth MLT or others with a slightly warmer/fuller balance.Have you dealt with the Cable Co previously? You may find the Nordost slightly elevated in the highs.Whether this compli... | |
| Shuguang KT88Z v.s. EL37 Mullards v.s. KT88/66 GEC Maxmad:It depends on the balance you are seeking.I have great respect for Mullard and Brimar.Bur neither is capable of especially extended highs.They do add warmth to the mids,but not the extension or articulation to the extremes.I have owned both... | |
| Nordost Vahalla or Mit Oracle Beware:The Threshold amplifiers are very wide bandwidth units.The MIT and its' interface box may cause your amps to go into oscillation.Be sure to have a return policy and be near the power switch-should problems develop.You'll jnow as soon as the... |