narkleptic

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Preamp to compete with Kyocera C-910
I've learned that the FCL modules may, in fact, be rebuildable. So thats the route I'm gonna take, with a decent used pre in the meantime. 
Preamp to compete with Kyocera C-910
yeah...that's the conclusion I've come to as well. 
B and O Turntables
Perhaps someone can chime in here. I'm smitten with the design of the Beogram 4000 series, and, as I'm looking to get a new table, am seriously considering it with one of the better Soundsmith cartridges. The price for a good example and cartridge... 
Vintage receiver 2 phonos
Sit,over on audiokarma.org user "merrylander" is the resident Yamaha guru. Definitely worth asking him.--Nark 
Vintage receiver 2 phonos
FWIW I picked up my 1020 on Craigslist for $75 from the original owner. 
Vintage receiver 2 phonos
I have both a Pioneer SA-9800 integrated and Yamaha CR-1020. They each have 2 phono inputs, with the Pioneer being able to handle both MM and MC cartridges.Both are powerful(100 and 80 wpc respectively), and gorgeous to look at.Both sound fantasti... 
stock denon 103 vs. zu for my vintage rig
T-Bone,As it happens, the PL-50 designation was re-used by Pioneer. The one I have is the "first" model, from the early '70s. It features a lovely and massive wood plinth, belt drive, and S-tonearm.It looks very similar to the PL-41, except for it... 
stock denon 103 vs. zu for my vintage rig
thanks for the responses. I did talk to Bill, and he was very helpful, but I also wanted to tap into the collective knowledge base of A'gon.I think that, given my turntable and budget, I'll either stick with the stock 103, or investigate some of t...