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Parasound JC2/ Aesthetix Calypso/Ayre K-5xe - Help
I have the aesthetix calypso in my system (the signature edition). I enjoy it immensely with my jeff rowland amps and tannoy kensington speakers. It has just a little bit of the tube bloom while preserving overall speed and transients. However, li... 
Once again...looking for a "tube like" SS preamp
AllThank you very much for your responses. Orpheus10 - since you insisted on being bored, this is what I am trying to do. I currently have an Aesthetix Calypso Signature preamp with NOS Mullards. While I absolutely love the sound, I am looking for... 
Turntable/cartridge/tonearm suggestions
JrtrentYou raise a very valid point. Let me clarify my muddled thinking. The Linn/NAIM combination worked very well but I grew tired of its sonic signature. It was a little too analytical and forward for me. On days when I was looking for an invol... 
Turntable/cartridge/tonearm suggestions
Thanks for the Ayre suggestion. It had not been on my radar and after two ringing endorsements, I should check it out. 
Turntable/cartridge/tonearm suggestions
Any other suggestions? Am i asking the wrong questions? 
Turntable/cartridge/tonearm suggestions
Thanks for all the responses so far. Glad to see that the Linn still gets the support it deserves!Out of curiosity, are there any LP12 users with a tube based setup that are happy with the music coming out? If so, can you tell me what the tube set... 
Turntable/cartridge/tonearm suggestions
Thanks dodgealum and jaybo. Regarding the linn, it is not about the looks. It is more that it doesnt seem to play well with tube gear. I did have an expert look at the table. The outcome was that i need to upgrade my tonearm from the stock project... 
New Home Theater Equipment
I am not sure that I understand. Are you recommending that I buy a new pre-pro and use my existing RV-5 receiver as a amplifier?Thanks.