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Ideas for reducing gain on a Belles 21A pre-amp?
Rgs92, Sorry, I must have been picturing the Apache. Which tubes do you have in the driver section, 12AU7 or 12AX7? On of them has less gain than the other (I think the 12AU7 is lower gain). 
Ideas for reducing gain on a Belles 21A pre-amp?
The B-52 has gain switches, what's the problem with using those? 
Who are these crazy people?
They aren't crazy, they are smart enough to sit down and focus on something for once. I almost always listen that way. 
"The Beatles" Apple Lossless on iTunes?
"Those looking for the Beatles catalog in the highest possible resolution should consider buying the version on flash drive."That's what I did last year before the price went up. 
"The Beatles" Apple Lossless on iTunes?
Why pay for a lower rez download version when you could buy the CD's for the same price or less and rip them yourself?http://www.amazon.com/Beatles-Stereo-Box-Set/dp/B002BSHWUU/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1293554340&sr=1-1 
Ideas for reducing gain on a Belles 21A pre-amp?
There's an interesting idea. Wasn't aware of that company, thanks. 
Broken Xindax SCD-2
Is that the complete unit? The problem with this machine is the drawer hangs up halfway in or out. It can play sometimes if you manually move the gears to get the sled to pull in all the way and bring the laser up in position. 
Broken Xindax SCD-2
I did write them but never got a response. 
Auricap Upgrade for Belles 21A
Sounds Real...It's not bright at all, where'd you get that impression?Anyway, thanks for the info Wig. Now, anyone know where I can get a replacement remote for it? A previous owner spilled something in it and only the volume works now (not the po... 
Any Soundstring Fans?
Yes, I have them and they are as my friend says "stupid good for the money".The power cords run with the big name cables for a fraction of the price. The speaker cables are outstanding as well. The interconnects are good, but a bit on the mellow s... 
A Preamp for ARS Filarmonia ?
Maybe something like this then? http://www.goldpt.com/sa4.html 
A Preamp for ARS Filarmonia ?
Hi Thuan, When I asked Bobby about adding a tape loop he gave me the impression that it would be difficult & expensive. What I had in my system at the time was a BAM with 2 inputs. I've told him a BAM with 3 or more inputs and a selector switc... 
Extra outputs on a Joule LA 100 MK III?
There is a set of tape outputs. Looking at the rear of the pre-amp, starting at the outputs, left to right there is:Tape Out - output 1 - output 2 - the mystery output. 
I can't tell the difference
Try the VAC2 with the power supply from Channel Islands. It made a big difference with my Transporter. Also tried the PS Audio DL III and it was very good too. 
New LP12, I like some things and some I don't.
I'll be getting to that today.