yogiboy

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Tannoy history and my unbelievable journey to and experience with vintage Tannoys
Outstanding! Thanks for posting!  
woofer replacement question (not sure if right forum, but...)
Give Jerry Bloomfield at Falcon Acoustics a call. I’m sure he will give you the information that you are lookin’ for!  Falcon Acoustics | The Leading DIY Speaker Parts and Kit Supplier since 1972  
FM radio reception
 If you decide on a rooftop or attic mount directional Yagi type you will have a difficult time finding a company that makes them anymore. You can give this Magnum a try!! https://www.magnumdynalab.com/sr-100-fm-antenna/  
Ortofon carts are too hot for my phono preamp?
"The Pro-ject phonostage sounds OK...but it isn’t at the same level that the Pulsus is "supposed" to be...at least judging by price and reviews."   That is no guarantee that it will sound good in your system!  
Preamp Options under $3500
You’ll be spinnin' your wheels finding a one chassis preamp other than that QUAD with those options that you are lookin' for!  
Help - static noise in speakers
Swap the left and right tubes and see if the static moves to the other speaker! If it does you have a bad tube!  
2 Channel system sounds weak and lackluster
A warning to all!  Never use a Q-tip to clean out the wax in your ears. It can be very harmful! The Dangers of Using Q-Tips for Earwax  
Narrowing line stage search Conrad Johnson ET-6 SE VS. Backart Labs 1.4 Rhuma Extreme
My buddy has  the Backert Rhumba. That is the reason I suggested Backert in your other post. It includes all the features that you are looking for. You are lucky to have a dealer that has both brands. Best of luck with your choice!  
Narrowing line stage search Conrad Johnson ET-6 SE VS. Backart Labs 1.4 Rhuma Extreme
@soix Have you compared those two line stage preamps that the OP is asking about? Like I said, read his post.  
Narrowing line stage search Conrad Johnson ET-6 SE VS. Backart Labs 1.4 Rhuma Extreme
Attention @soix and others " Has anybody had the opportunity to compare these two line stages? " Read the question that the OP asked!  
Looking for a more solid-feeling turntable (and maybe a new preamp)
Here ya go! https://www.vpiindustries.com/vpiforevermodelone  
Billie Holiday's Best Vinyl Recordings?
Billie Holiday is also my favorite. I would recommend these! SONGS FOR DISINQUE LOVERS LADY SINGS THE BLUES LADY IN SATIN BODY AND SOUL  
Seeking a Tube preamplifier
Here ya go! https://backertlabs.com/linestages-no-phono/  
Anyone wear gloves to handle vacuum tubes?
I use these when I want to swap out a tube that is too hot to handle!  
Phono Preamp - LoFi to MidFi. So many options!
A used Sutherland KC VIBE can be had for 500 bucks. Check the listings on HIFI SHARK. https://sutherlandengineering.com/kc-vibe-mk-2/