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Somehow I've got myself a "WTF" dilema with my newly setup Turntable. HELP!
effischer, thanks for your help.1)  Ground wire is secured. The gnd post is on the phono stage.2)  Reversing IC's, music info moves on change.3)  Replaced IC's, no change, same result.4)  Changed input at amp end, All inputs render same result.5) ... 
Jolida owners, Need tube help
chakster, Is there a substancial difference between the gold pin model and the non gold pin model? 
Jolida owners, Need tube help
Wow, I would have thought there was more than one option. No Jolidaowners out there that have rolled tubes in their preamp? 
Schiit taking orders (as of Dec 23) on Freya preamp
Just ordered the Vidar amp. Plan on getting a second unit in January.so any review will come after I have both setup. Excited.Just received an email from Schiit Audio (Nick T) answering my questionabout turning off amps between listens. I assumed ... 
Bel Canto REF500M Monoblock vs Jeff Rowland model 201 monoblock
Sorry, my modest system will be using a Jolida fusion tube pre.Speakers are Silverline Audio Sonatina MK IV's 
Best monoblock amps for $2000 used
Thank you all for your input. I see I indeed have a considerable numberof options in the $2000 range.Quicksilver, Odyssey, Classe’ M700 monos and Jolida jd 3000a to mention a few. Also, there's been comments on solid state as an option.Honestly, I... 
Best monoblock amps for $2000 used
tinlub, I owned a "Son of Ampzilla" back in the seventies. Great amp asI remember. Thanks for the memories.mofojo, I have the Jolida fusion pre, but haven't used it yet. I will look intothe Odyssey product you mentioned. I'm currently using a Joli... 
Best monoblock amps for $2000 used
I would be looking for tube amps. My speakers are Silverline audioSonatina Mk IV's. I listen to mostly jazz, and some rock from the 60'sand 70's. Room size?It's an open floor plan, with the listening areaprobably 14' by 18'. 
JOLIDA owners
dill, can you post your setting chart?I'm not a member of audiokarma, so I can't open your link. Thanks 
JOLIDA owners
I don't know either dill. My Michael quote is verbatim. Hopefully an otherJolida owner will respond with some answers. 
JOLIDA owners
dill, sounds like you own a JD9 II phono stage. If so, the Hana high outputcart specs;Output Level @ 1kHz: 2.0mVOutput Balance @ 1kHz: Less Than 1.5dBTrackability: 70 um/2 gramsSeparation @ 1kHz: 28 dBImpedance @ 1 kHz: 130 OhmsSuggested Load: 47 ... 
Best value $1500 TT and cartridge.
wino, have there been any upgrades/changes to the concept in the last 4 years? Does the "S" series offer that much over the "E" series to war-rant the 75% increase in cost? 
Best value $1500 TT and cartridge.
Just pulled the trigger on a used Clearaudio Concept turntable. Now I need advice on a MC cartridge. Hana? 
Best value $1500 TT and cartridge.
AudioAdvisor is selling the Pro-ject rpm 9.2 sans cartridge for $1500,or with a Sumiko Blue Point Special EVO III phono cartridge for $1850.Sounds like a pretty good deal. Any comments would be appreciated.