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Tonearm with a slotted headshell to replace Linn Ittok LV II
Can't thank you enough!  
Tonearm with a slotted headshell to replace Linn Ittok LV II
It is Sondek LP12.   
Pass Labs XA25 vs Benchmark AHB2
Thank you everybody for sharing your experience. 
Pass Labs XA25 vs Benchmark AHB2
@thenewguy007 One can here about leaner AHB2 sound all the time. I wonder if tube preamp would compensate this leanness? 
Pass Labs XA25 vs Benchmark AHB2
@mesch My speakers are Focal Electras 1028BE. The room is 15x15. And I'm not a AC/DC fan. So your experience is really encouraging. Thanx a lot. 
Pass Labs XA25 vs Benchmark AHB2
Thank you, audiojan. Some answer! I've listened to XA25 in a very close field session. Transparency and details were just awesome. The only comparison was with 300B tubes. Alas the speakers were rather small and I couldn't really imagine how 25 wp... 
Odyssey Khartago ES or PS Audio Stellar S300?
Thank you all for your detailed explanations. Odyssey sounds like a must in my search! 
Mac MC152 vs Conrad-Johnson MF2275
Thanx! 
Mac MC152 vs Conrad-Johnson MF2275
Thanx a lot! Really useful. One more things, I wonder how MC302 improved the sound of your system in comparison to MC152? Was it really your new amp., or maybe it was C2500? Obviously for 3.5K you can by more wpc then from MC152, but does it impro... 
Hana SH/SL of Ortofon Blac 2M for Ittok LVII tonearm?
viridian - thanks a lot for detailed response. Regarding the pool of 2 cartridges - my first reaction was - don't even start it. But talking seriously - within my planned budget of $750 I just followed the Stereophile and TAS product of the year c... 
Looking for SS power amp for...
Thanx ejr1953! Looks like I'll go for MC 152. I wonder what TT and phono cart do you use in your system? I have Linn LP 12 and I'm choosing btw Hana HS & Ortofon Black 2M. I definitely appreciate your opinion.  
Looking for SS power amp for...
Thanx! 
Looking for SS power amp for...
Thanx! I was thinking about this combination. but never had a chance to listen to Bryston 
Sony TA N77ES sells for 1K and more. Is it worth it?
Got it. Pass is quite an expansive amp with great reputation, so it looks like it makes sense to give 77 a try if it's in good (restored) condition. Thanx.  
Sony TA N77ES sells for 1K and more. Is it worth it?
Thanx! What preamp and speakers do you have?