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Does EAR324 phono stage sound like tubes ?
DAN,If budget allows, that is a very ideal approach. that way you got the situation covered as the vinyl presses of past and present are very different and different carts reacts differently to each different pressings.Cool set-up! 
Does EAR324 phono stage sound like tubes ?
DanI understand your situation & I've come across with audiophiles and among friends with similar systems like yours.And its enjoyable & to their lacking- to each his own.Personally I would prefer a slightly more forgiving system -allowing... 
Does EAR324 phono stage sound like tubes ?
Thanks Dan- I dont think i would like my phono stage to be really revealing as what you have described.It becomes too x-ray vision defecting the flaws of the recordings & one system flaws.Thanks again though! 
Does EAR324 phono stage sound like tubes ?
Dani see, so NOS Ei... any ideas other than Tim were to source them ?Yes, they sound pretty good actually.In what ways does the tele better the stock tubes even just the two front tubes ?Thanks 
Does EAR324 phono stage sound like tubes ?
DanThanks for reply. Are the stock tubes of the 88pb EI ?I feel they sound quite good already.On the positioning, V1 & V2 seems like those have to be matched. How about V3 and V4 ?Thanks again. 
Does EAR324 phono stage sound like tubes ?
Hello again Dan,What tubes (combo) are you using with your 88PB ?Does all 4 tubes have to be the same brand ?Would be interested what tube combo you find "best" with the 88pb.Thanks. 
LuXman 509u for my Sonus Faber GM
That should sound very good. 509u are very good amps. 
Any experience with Vac PHI200 power amp
I would be interested in hearing owners of the PHI300 or the PHI200 as i think these are newer versions.Not much reviews on these newer amps- but the show comments seems all positive. 
Does EAR324 phono stage sound like tubes ?
Compared to tube phono stages, yes the 324 did sound a tad grainy if you really listen to it carefully.However if possibly fed thru an all tube system, i don't think you can hear it. Nonetheless i did appreciate the flexibility of its inputs (i wi... 
Does EAR324 phono stage sound like tubes ?
Thanks Dan,Nice carts!which external SUT are you using ? 
Does EAR324 phono stage sound like tubes ?
DanKW,Thanks.. So far, all of them works well with the 88PB ?Another phono stage that someone recommended is the K&K Maxx out phono stage... Its a kit though. 
Solid State Power Amps That Sound Most Like Tubes?
Digital amps like bel canto and jeff rowland have a tube like trait in them.Accuphase is another one but that is not digital.Pass labs, electrocompaniet, lamm hybrids, etc.List goes on and on.... 
Bryston B-100 or Luxman L-507u?
The Luxman does take time to break in. The unit i listened to have over 2-3 months of run in time. It sounded great.However, if you like what you heard in the Brystons, by all means- go w/ what the ears like... ymmv 
B&W 805D vs. Dynaudio Contour S1.4
If you like the 805 type of sound, by all means, stay with that.Dynas are more on the warmish, darker side of things. And as what people mentioned here, requires a lot more power compared to the b&ws.Tubes need not apply to Dyns unless its hig... 
ac cable for cd transport
definitely for me... try the purist audio design museus. Takes the digital glare away.