mattmiller

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Which of these 4 Phono Pre you'dl choose?
I 2nd the Manley Steelhead....This is a serious unit! 
worst sounding great lps
All the LED ZEPPLIN records! 
McIntosh Experts Needed
Mike,These MC275's are great when bridged so using a pair is recommended, I Think you will love the extra weight and solidity your system would achieve. Go for it. 
Seems like the best "upgrade" for tube amps....
Any real good system needs to warm up for an hour or two before sounding best. I deal with it by playing digital...then I switch to analog. 
Define power hungry...B&W speakers
More power is always better, it provides headroom and plays out with more weight and solidity, better definition throughout the range. For anyone with real world listening volumes like me. I listen to my system between 35-350 watts, because I like... 
Entry level Phono Stage for Dynavector 10x5
I use a Dynavector 10X5 and I purchased a used Musical Surroundings Phonomena (new $600.00 used $350.00), it is a great match and very versatile phono pre amp. This is a great sounding unit that really lets all the dynamics and energy and all the ... 
Subwoofer for a Primaluna Dialog II System
JL Audio makes some wonderful subs for your system. 
Mcintosh mc275 or rogue m150/180
You don't see many because they didn't make many rogue m150/180's compared to the MC275. 
Mcintosh mc275 or rogue m150/180
Lets see, 1 amp has over four decades of production and made by a company that's been around for even longer! The MC275 is THE McIntosh to own, you cant go wrong. The other amp...well...not even close in history or PRAT+MAGIC. 
Repair a Rel Britannia B-3?
Stadium and Strata are 2 completely different subs than the Britainia series, not even close. And, If your dealer orders the part you DONT have to send your REL anywhere. Maybe You might have to bring the sub to a local REL dealer for repair IF yo... 
Decent phono stage in basic integrated?
I would get a Primaluna Prologue or Dialogue w/phono option $1500-$2200 (used) or use a good outboard phono from the used market for around $300. 
Ayon 07s review
You make me want to buy one! 
Help picking a tube preamp, please
Hey Ralph, have you looked at a Manley Labs Jumbo Shrimp ? It uses a very precise radio controlled volume remote called the Remora...O and by the way its a awesome sounding preamp. I use it over a McIntosh, BAT, Mod Wright, Prima Luna. I have hear... 
My Set up
I think your heading in the right direction.....I really like McIntosh for their Amplifiers. Your into HT so I would guess that a matching Mac preamp would be optimal. I really think you said it yourself " I spent a lot of money buying junk" McInt... 
Which of these 4 Phono Pre you'dl choose?
Musical Surroundings NOVA preamp will kill most on your list...and for only $1200. It uses a battery for super quiet back round.