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recommended phono preamp for $2500?
Hi,Not to change the subject, curious how you liked your AcousTech PH-1. I have one but my table is not ready yet.What cartridge are you using ?Thank you. 
Linn LK-240 monoblocks vs. Klout
Any Linnies on the bus ? 
Most important vinyl component to upgrade first ?
Hi Everyone, and thanks for your responses!My 1-5 list was in no particular order.I admit to being indecisive and neurotic about which gear I want to end my Search with, I want to make finalchoices on the combo and be done (even happy), I don't wa... 
What exactly is "breaking in" on a new cartridge ?
First, Thank you to Theo and all others who have helpedshed some light on this topic.Still though, I'm having a hard time digesting partsof this.I hope not to come across as arguementative or confrontational, but I have more questions. I must know... 
What exactly is "breaking in" on a new cartridge ?
No.New piston rings, new semi-auto handgun, etc., these things need mechanical "wearing-in", so they loosen up and operate with less friction.What is happening to a brand new cartridge during it's"break-in" period ? I do not mean "warming up" forr... 
Nude TT / Armpod question
OK, thanks gents. If one uses coupling/decoupling spikes on both themotor assembly and the arm/cart assembly, and thespikes go into something "soft",i.e., a piece of wood,the SAME piece of wood, that is, then I can see thatthe spindle-pivot distan... 
Silly turntable question
It is a Mk-II I think, it has the separate power supplyand speed control display. 
Silly turntable question
First, thank you folks very much for your comments !I'm the first to laugh at myself about this, I have otherunfinished projects at home on par with this. I seem to bepretty good at starting projects but not as good atfinishing.I have an old Clear... 
Low Amplifier Loads / frequency range
Thank you much. I read the reference posted on your website. It seems to make sense, but I don't have anElectrical Engineering background and cannot digestall of it.It leads me think that I may not be asking the right question, I'm not sure.In my ... 
Arm / Cart compatibility
Nandric, would you mind a question about your system ?I don't have your e-mail, but you can e-mail me at:noslepums@wavecable.comThank you ! 
Arm / Cart compatibility
Just a quick thanks, Gents, that's a big help.I'm learning ! 
Plinth mass vs. Foundation mass
Thank you, gentlemen.My listening room has a suspended joist floor (crawl space,floor about 30" above the dirt). Turntable will go nearan outer wall, next to the concrete foundation.Table is an SP-10 with original obsidian plinth. SME-V arm,but I ... 
Boron Cantilever and Ruby Cantilever, Why Ruby?
Non-audio curiosity: I know that Berylium is toxic,but I've not heard that Boron is toxic.No arguement, just curious. 
Class A amplifiers - which are considered the best
Question: NAD "Power Envelope" amps....Hope I'm not going too far off topic, but with the recent commentsabout sliding bias circuitry, I'm genuinely curiousabout what, if any, similarities exist between theNAD 2600a method (mid 1990's) and the Kre... 
Amplifier current draw/wattage
Hi Everyone,For me, this thread has been quite helpful, thank you !Elizabeth, I believe I could have described my problem with better wording, but I do understand and agree withyour explanation.Ngjockey, you raise a good point about impedance matc...