yogiboy

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Why do people buy preamps if they can directly connect amp to stereo source/phone/PC/tv?
Here ya go !https://www.stereophile.com/reference/917/index.html 
MoFi Ultradeck or Technics 1200GR
+1 The Technics with the Grado Sonata.  Set it and forget it! 
Speaker recommendation
You should list your other gear in the virtual system before asking for recommendations. Room size, amplification, source, etc., etc. 
Mystery switch
That switch was used for Dolby FM broadcast many moons ago! Dolby FM In the early 1970s, some expected Dolby NR to become normal in FM radio broadcasts and some tuners and amplifiers were manufactured with decoding circuitry; there were also some ... 
Integrated tube amp to drive Thiel CS2's
+1 RogueBiasing is a piece of cake. It has built in biasing meters and is very easy to do! 
Cartridge alignment tool
Here ya go! https://www.needledoctor.com/Mobile-Fidelity-Geo-Disc 
Best phone preamp for around $500?
Check out this Van Alstine!http://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/audio-by-van-alstine-vision-phonostage/ 
Can I substitute a 12AU7WA for a 12AU7 in a Primalina amp?
Yes! The WA is a military grade tube. 
KEF LS50 Wireless stands?
I use these Pangea DS 400 28" stands with my Harbeths!https://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=PGDS400&variation=28 
SPEAKERS, SPEAKERS AND MORE SPEAKERS.. BUT NEED BASS.?
@mr_m That is not true. You will only relieve the main amp if you are using a separate amp and preamp using the high pass filter on the sub.Many people that use a sub run the speakers full range without the high pass option! 
Opinions on these budget integrateds?
Another option is use the Nad as a preamp and get a nice power amp. This Van Alstine would drive those Allisons real nice!https://avahifi.com/collections/solid-state-power-amplifiers/products/vision-set-400-amplifierOr this Odyssey!www.odysseyaudi... 
Opinions on these budget integrateds?
I’ve owned those speakers many moon ago. Don’t bother with any low powered tube amps with them. Those acoustic suspension woofers need as many watts as you can afford to give ’em 
2.5 or 3 way; why one over the other?
@erik_squires Thanks for the info! 
2.5 or 3 way; why one over the other?
@erik_squires Take a look at this Spendor. Does the mid have a high pass filter? What Focal is a 2.5 way? Am I missing something? If so please explain? Thanks!https://store.acousticsounds.com/d/94323/Spendor-Spendor_D7_Stereo_Speakers-Speakers 
2.5 or 3 way; why one over the other?
@larstusorWith a 2.5 speaker the woofer and mid range are the same size. With a three way speaker the woofer and mid range are a different size. They both have two crossovers. I have owned Spendor 2.5 way speakers and they were outstanding. From w...