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| Phono stage recommendations I like Whest stages. I have had three and currently sit with the MC Ref V. It is the best phono stage I have heard in my system ( Vitus SIA 030, Dohmann Helix 2, Schroeder CB, Lyra Etna SL). I also have an Allnic H-7000 that I run with my LP 12. W... | |
| Which amp to pair- Proac Tablette 10 speakers Naim Supernait integrated would be great. Mk1 should be available SH at near your price point...Small Proac really wake up with a amp that can deliver plenty of current during dynamic swings | |
| cost no object integrated amps Aavik 380 is a Class D amp I beleive..... May sound great but can it justify a 40K price point? Just thinking out loud here... | |
| cost no object integrated amps Vitus SIA 030 owner here...Coming from 30 years of Naim ownership, vinyl sources.Auditioned the Gryphon Diablo 300 at dealer with Wilsons-good but did not grab me...could have been the Wilsons. The common "its a bit dark" held true .Brought a new ... | |
| Record Doctor cleaning fluid beads up I use the concentrate and have no issues with beading... | |
| Need some cartridge advise please. Dynavector XX2- job done | |
| High Powered Holographic Amplifiers Vitus, Ypsilon should get you started. What you may find is that to achieve that liquid/holographic sound will cost a lot of dollars... | |
| Which one is the best INTEGRATED!! Audition the Vitus SIA 030 before you make a final decision....fantastic amp, | |
| Minus k Technology BM-8 Isolation Platform Or you can do what Mark Dohmann has done with his turntables and actually engineer the table around a Minus K suspension..... | |
| Looking for phono preamp suggestions Agree with slimpikins5- Whest stages are great. James is easy to work with. Very good VFM and provide a very clean, dynamic insight into what's on the record. I was a Titan Pro user for years but have recently upgraded to the MC Ref V - it's whol... | |
| Considering a new Phono Pre-Amp I use both SS and tubed phono stages. Both types can be great however I don't get the best from my tubed unit until at least an hour of warm up/play. If you are someone who listens to an album or two at a time then I would choose a SS model that c... | |
| Considering a new Phono Pre-Amp Whest PS 40RDT - read some reviews....Direct ship from manufacturer- he's a very easy chap to deal with... | |
| Cartridge (other than Rega) with Rega RP10 Dynavector XX-2 should be nice choice- will need a shim. | |
| Vitus versus Gryphon A very good comparison summary of the Vitus integrateds on Lotus HiFi website in the Blog section.Vitus will not give you a "front row" presentation- it is more mid hall , balanced with great depth and tonality. Plenty of slam imo.I heard the Diab... | |
| audiophiles who are just getting the itch to upgrade Agree with Masi...upgrade the bearing and power supply to the Linn. I personally would not switch over to VPI- they just don't boogie like a LP12,imo. Source first! |