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| NAT Generator amps?? The Generators are the third power amps in the rig since getting Magico A3’s 1.5 years ago. I also upgraded to the NAT Symmetrical Line Stage at the same time. The gear didn’t come without necessary repairs by my very competent tech. The Generato... | |
| How many turntables have you owned? Three in order of purchase: Denon DP-45F, Denon DP-62L, Pioneer PL-41A. The DP-62L is my current stereo table. The PL-41A is my mono table. I use a Herron VTPH-2AE phono preamp. | |
| Warm, rich, smooth, 3d tube integrated amp, budget $6000 Is the AR I-50 UL or triode? I'm guessing UL since I haven't been able to find any information saying it's either. | |
| What phono preamp are you using? First night listening to the Herron VTPH-2AE in the system. Everyone told me that I needed to add a phono preamp to the system and now I know why. Amazing separation of all the instruments! I'm hearing things that I've missed before. All I can say... | |
| What phono preamp are you using? @vinylvalet, @larsman, @vinylzone, thanks guys, I really appreciate it! Since resurrecting my stereo from a 15-year hibernation three years ago, I’ve had the joy of a 14-year-old kid with his first stereo! It’s been a crazy ride with constant upg... | |
| What phono preamp are you using? @vinylvalet, Thanks! I’m really excited to get a new unit directly from Keith! Keith knew that I’ve wanted one since last year. He called me Wednesday and said that he found some spare parts in his inventory and if I was interested, he could make... | |
| Magico A5, Wilson SabrinaX, or PS Audio FR30? I've had the A3s for 14 months and they continue to amaze me. The break-in is very long with the Magicos and has been continuing to get better with time. The last guy that came over to listen was serious in wanting to know where my sub was hiding... | |
| What phono preamp are you using? @pesky_wabbit, initially I had no idea what it was. I was interested in bidding on a Denon DP-62L turntable and the cartridge wasn't mentioned in the listing. I messaged the seller who told me it was an F-9. I found out about it when I looked it u... | |
| What phono preamp are you using? I’m using a Gold Grace F-9 cartridge with a Soundsmith nude Ruby OCL stylus. I’m very excited to be getting a brand new Herron VTPH-2A phono preamp within the next several weeks! | |
| Is there any one piece of vintage gear you most wished you owned? A Nakamichi 1000 Tri Tracer cassette deck or the Nakamichi RX-505 cassette deck. | |
| McIntosh -- good for show, not for sound, says dealer @schw06, nice post! I'll be driving to pick up some gear from Mikey soon. I'm not looking forward to the many hours-long drive. To be only 10 minutes away would be convenient! I concur with everything you said about Mikey. I've gotten to know h... | |
| The problem with streaming @sns, we definitely can all get along. When I said "The problem with streaming" it wasn’t meant as a putdown. I’m sure you’re aware that there can be a huge difference in sound quality between pressings of albums since you have a very nice collec... | |
| The problem with streaming Financial resources also play a role in deciding which sources we choose to use. At the moment, vinyl is the primary source in my system. Resources are directed to improving components in the chain to attain the sonics I desire. Along the way, I’... | |
| The problem with streaming "Erstwhile, there is a reason vinyl has enjoyed such a massive resurgence. It just feels good. There are many sensual reasons why we enjoy music. They all don't fit neatly into the "It just sounds better camp". Tactile, visual, pride of ownership ... | |
| The problem with streaming @big_greg, I didn't say that it is easy. Obviously, you know quite the contrary! But as @jerryg123 said, good vinyl, given everything else set up well, "sounds way better through my system as do CDs." I did a shoot-out last night between a Germa... |