yogiboy

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What are your thoughts about moving up product line(s) within a Company?
I have upgraded speakers from Vandersteen,Spendor and Harbeth and prefered the lesser priced ones better! You can never tell how a speaker will sound until you try it out in your own room with the gear you use with it! 
Harbeth Question
I own the P3esrs and have them in a 20x15x8 size room. I have owned the 7s and IMO the P3s are better . Since you are using a sub I doubt you would need anything more than the P3! 
Looking for speaker recommendations that I can purchase on Amazon.com
When you buy a speaker on line without an audition it’s a crapshoot. You just keep your fingers crossed and hope you like them! 
Is elliptical the best stylus profile
Why would a cartridge manufacturer do that? There are many that do not have a problem setting up a cartridge correctly! 
Looking for speaker recommendations that I can purchase on Amazon.com
Check out Elac!https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=sr_nr_n_2?fst=as%3Aoff&rh=n%3A3236453011%2Ck%3Aelac+speakers&ke... 
EL34 equivalent tube types
Here ya go!https://www.tubesforamps.com/el34-6ca7-kt77-differences 
Picking a Tube integrated amp
+1 Conrad-Johnson CAV-45!http://conradjohnson.com/cav45-stereo-control-amplifier/ 
Why are the vocals on some records hidden behind the music on my system?
Some recordings might be out of phase. Reverse the speaker cable on one speaker and see if that improves the problem. This explains phase!https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Out_Of_Phase_StereoMore info!https://www.gcaudio.com/tips-tricks/absolute-polar... 
good integrated amps that don't include a phono section or a DAC
There is a Sim Audio Moon i-1 listed here for $650. Looks like that will fit the bill!https://www.stereophile.com/integratedamps/1208sim/index.html 
Vacuum tube suppliers
Tube Depot is where I buy my tubes!https://www.tubedepot.com/ 
Harbeth blog
@willemjThis TAS interview with Alan Shaw might interest you! Interview with Alan Shaw on the Genesis of the Monitor 40.2Please compare the Monitor 40.2 to earlier iterations. The main improvement in the Monitor 40.2 is its completely redesigned c... 
Turntable upgrade recommendations, please.
Check out the new Technics 1200GR.http://hifiheaven.net/shop/Technics-SL-1200GR-Grand-Class-Direct-Drive-Turntable-System?search=techn... Here ya go!http://www.technics.com/us/products/grand-class/direct-drive-turntable-system-sl-1200gr.html 
Soundsmith Aida vs Hana sh
@pipetowers If your concern is the cartridge being too light for that arm you can add some weight with one of these!https://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-Technics-Headshell-Weight/dp/B00U1Y8V1K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=... 
Parasound Halo A23 tube pre-amp pairing
I have that Quicksilver and it uses 12at7 tubes. It is a true bargain at the price of $995. If you need a mono and balance control you best look elsewhere. If you don't need those features then you won't go wrong with it! 
How to pick a COMPATIBLE phono cartridge
If you want to check the arm and cartridge compatibility you can use this tool from the Vinyl Engine. It will give you an idea of how both the arm and cartridge will match. Remember to put the correct information in! https://www.vinylengine.com/ca...