greginnh

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Getting the Upgrade Bug Again
Tls49 Thanks for the input. Yes - I am currently running the B&W 803 Diamonds on the 4 ohm tap. I'm going to try some KT 120's in the interim. 
Getting the Upgrade Bug Again
Zd542 -Thanks so much for all the great info. There is plenty to ponder for sure! I can audition the CJ gear at home with my speakers. I will also do some investigation on the recommended components. 
Getting the Upgrade Bug Again
Xti16 - still running stock EL 34's. Not sure who PrimaLuna sources them from but probably Chinese. 
Getting the Upgrade Bug Again
Zd542 - The PrimaLuna has plenty of power for my speakers. I don't think I would need more power. Xti16 - Stock tubes right now with about 150 hours on them. Swapping tubes is an excellent suggestion.Thanks! 
How does one get off the merry-go-round?
Good advice Don. I can't got to my dealer without buying something. My wife calls it the "crack house"! 
Prima luna Owners - What Speakers are you using
Went from Totem Sttafs to B&W 803 Diamonds paired up with my PL DiaLogue Premium integrated amp. Sounds great! 
Best integrated up to $6000
If you have a chance, take a listen to the PrimaLuna DiaLogue Premium or HP. I owned a MA 2275 it was good but I prefer the sound quality of the PL. 
Speaker recommendations for Primaluna
No kidding Nyaudio98! My second system (that is in progress) will probably have the Totem bookshelf speakers! 
Speaker recommendations for Primaluna
I was was going to purchase the Totem Forest Signature until I heard the used B&Ws. Thanks for the freedback! 
Speaker recommendations for Primaluna
Thanks Mabonn,I auditioned a whole bunch of speakers over the weekend. Ended up with a pair of used B&W 803 Diamonds. 
Walking Into A Brick & Mortar High End Audio Store
Audio Visual Therapy in Nashua is a great place. John Rein and crew are top notch. I have been a customer since John was at Ensemble. It all started with a search for a used turntable. John treated me the same way on that $250 TT as if I was spend... 
Prima Luna Premium Pre
Matt, thanks for your virtual analysis of my ears, cables, speakers and/something! By way of reference, the amp to which I am referring is the Primaluna Dialogue Premium. Since I own this unit and have owned a MA2275, I think I am fairly qualified... 
Prima Luna Premium Pre
Without question, one of the best values today. It outperforms units costing three times more. I am extremely pleased with mine. Build quality is excellent. My selling dealer let me take a demo home for a couple of days. I was sold right away. App... 
VPI Classic - Now you have one......
Somewhat underwhelmed with the Classic thus far. Lots more humming with Grado as compared to my VPI 19JR that was dead quiet. I guess I will play around with different interconnect options. 
Transparent Cable Humming
After 3 weeks of frustration, changing out cables, configurations, tubes and connections, I have finally found the source of the humming. DRUM ROLL PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!Faulty connection to the cartridge!!!!!!!!!!!While it appeared to visually be in ...