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Jolida JD9 Opamps
I've got several pairs of tubes I roll from time to time. Does anyone what the difference is between the 627s and the 637s? Regards, Sam 
CD player to compete with my vinyl rig?
I just bought a Jolida JD100A and even with the supplied Tung Sol tubes it sounds very good. Warm and musical with nice detail, not dry sounding at all. Build quality is outstanding for the price.Regards, Sam 
Mint Best Tractor still in business?
I bought a Tractor for my Scout from them about four months ago. Other than that, I really don't know.Regards, Sam 
denon DL 304
I've got a 304 on my Scout but I have'nt encountered your problem with mine so far. Could be because I don't use the guard. Wish I could be of help to you.Regards, Sam 
Turntable under $1500 ..... Rega, clearaudio, or ?
You can get a really nice used VPI Scout for around $1200.00. Killer 'table.Regards, Sam 
VPI Super Scoutmaster Cartridge ?
I'm presently using a Denon DL-304 with the JMW9 arm on my Scout with very good results.Regards, Sam 
Denon 301 II up and running.
With the 301 mkII and the Jolida I have the gain set on #2(medium gain) and impedence is set on #1 (100 ohms). The capacitance switches are all in the off position.Regards, Sam 
Denon 301 II up and running.
I've had my 301mkII for over a year and I'm still impressed with it. I too had an AT33EV, sold it and kept the Denon. I really preferred the 301 over the 33EV on my Scout with a Jolida JD9 phono stage. The 33EV just sounded too laid back in my set... 
Just Bought a VPI Scout
I'm trying the AT-33EV with it first and, so far, I'm getting good results. Setting this thing up is tricky, but fun. I want to try my Denon 301mkII next and I'm wondering if I should use the 3 gram cartridge weight with it. That would bring the w... 
Just Bought a VPI Scout
Wow! Thanks for all the info folks. It sounds like I should be able to use either of my carts with good results. If not, I can always sell them and try something else. This all should be a bit of fun for me. I haven't had a new table in twenty fiv... 
Thorens TD-309
Is that the 09 or the 10 issue? 
built-in receiver phono preamps, how good are they
thanks for the replies narrod and mingles. i'm already using separates, outlaw preamp and an adcom gfa-7000 amp. the denon phono end sounds decent but kinda flat compared to my digital rig. low gain maybe? there's nowhere to audition gear around h...