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Schiit Mani - Sent in for repair, no response. Looking for rec's on a replacement preamp
I'll second the recommendation to save for a used chinook.  I have a steelhead in the main system and its wonderful.  I have a simaudio 110lp in the second system and its good for the money but nothing near the steelhead. You will upgrade at some ... 
Record Cleaning Machine
I had a 16.5 and sold and bought a 17.  Both excellent.  You need ear protection with the 16.5.  But that is also my recommendation in your budget. 
Good source for TT dustcover??
I contacted a Plexiglas shop in my community and provided them with the dimensions I wanted including the location and size of cutouts for the tonearm and power cables.  I got a great and well made cover at a price lower than the audio specialty s... 
Best Record You Have Ever heard
I'll pick one of my favorites, which I don't believe has yet been mentioned.Maria Muldair, Richland Woman Blues, Grooveland.  It's wonderful music and an incredible sounding record.    
How much gain is needed in a Phono Preamp for a 0.2 to 0.3mv low output moving coil?
I run my benz ebony lp-s on the graham phantom II and TW acustic raven 1 into the steelhead's mm input, 60db gain setting, joule la 300, music reference rm 10, quintessence stealth, and it provides plenty of gain.  Sounds good too!   
6922 Tubes!
When I bought my steelhead years ago, I installed some expensive siemens CCa and absolutely loved the resultant improvements.  After reading up on the Matsushita 7DJ8, I installed some just to try them out.  Amazingly, I have never reinstalled the... 
Question regarding the EAR 834P...
just switch cables going into the EAR when you want to switch turntables.  I do this with some regularity when I want to record a needledrop on my alesis.    
Phono cartridge Goldilocks
I also have a benz micro LP-S mr and feel that it is a killer cartridge.  I cannot recommend it more highly, if you can find one.    
Benz Lp-s Frequency Resonance Problems
You might want to send the cartridge back. i run an lp-s on a phantom 2 and it is a wonderful combination. 
Which is a better choice? New, or used preamp?
joule electra la 100 or 150 mk 2. 
Graham Phantom with Benz Lp-s Tracking problems
I've got a phantom 2 with lp-s and it tracks beautifully. I hope you resolve your issues and get to the point where you can realize and enjoy the incredible potential of the combination. 
Interest in Joule Electra VZN220 amps?
The Rites have always each come with a separate variac built into the chassis. The musicwood is an upgrade however. I own serial numbers 001 of these fabulous amps. I bought them used from Jud 7 or 8 years ago and they have been stone reliable and... 
Cartridge recommendations for TW Acustic 10.5 arm.
Got you Jeff. You don't have to decide until you are ready. I suspect that whatever way you go will bring you pleasure. 
Cartridge recommendations for TW Acustic 10.5 arm.
Opus, have you changed your mind? 
Thoughts from Joule preamp owners?
The mark 1 seems to lack the typical joule magic unfortunately. When I took the beautiful la 100 out of the upstairs system and replaced it with the la 150 mark 1, I thought what happened? I guess I need to take the cash I made selling the la 100 ...