whiteknee

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Anyone remember the lateral tracking Bang and Olufsen record player from the 80’s??
I still have my Beogram TX linear tracking TT purchased in 1984 with MMC2 cartridge.  Never had any mechanical issues with it during the 20 years of heavy use.  I put it away in the early 2000s to focus on digital.  When I pulled it out of storage... 
Suggestions on Integrated Amp./Seperates to Run my Klipschorns
As many have said you only need a few watts to bring the Khorns to life.  I have Klipsch Belles which I purchased 36 years ago because I didn't have suitable corners.  The Belles are in the same family with the Khorns and Lascalas.  Initially I ra... 
Tube Preamp with Solid State Amp?
Preamps are Primaluna Dialogue and Mac C33.  Amps are First Watt SIT-3 and Cary SLA70 (EL34s).   Speakers are Klipsch Belle with new Bob Crites crossovers/tweeters and Zu Omen Dirty Weekends.  The ss-tube, tube-ss, tube-tube and ss-ss combinations... 
old high end preamps..
I have a Mac C33 (ss) that I purchased new in 1984.  Still sounds great and offers fun and flexibility to experiment with various speakers and room configs.  Not appreciably better or worse than my 2 year old Primaluna DiaLogue (vt). 
Looking for amp reccomendation
Reno Hifi has a used First Watt J2 for $2,500.   $4K new.