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| PHONO PREAMP "I have had a NVO SPAII for a few years. I recently was without it for a few weeks and had to listen to my solid state phono stage instead."tomathome-I have been intrigued by the NVO after seeing listings years ago here, on Agon. Personally, I wou... | |
| Latest bin find.....Elton John "plenty of other good albums from Elton, give them a second chance."russ69-With the release of "Don't shoot me" and later albums, I found Eltons music nearing the"jump the shark" phase before Fonzi did it on Happy Days.Thankfully EJ's "Yellowbrick... | |
| Latest bin find.....Elton John "The sonics and arrangements...esp., Sixty Years On."ghosthouse-playing a clean copy of this "must have" make a one appreciate EJ'scontribution to possibly the greatest era of his career. | |
| Latest bin find.....Elton John "I especially like "Tumbleweed Connection." The UK DJMs of these early records, including "Madman" sound very nice, but condition is always an issue. You know who Dick James (DJM) was?" Whart-"Tumbleweed" is a favorite of mine. I have taken a very... | |
| PHONO PREAMP rhodes-if you haven't seen this listing, this Rogers tubed unit is very nice. Made in the USA!https://www.audiogon.com/listings/phono-rogers-pa-1a-tube-phono-preamplifier-trades-ok-2017-08-12-pr...I have heard a couple of systems with one, and al... | |
| Review: Schiit Mani phono pre AND Swagman Labs Linear Power Supply (LPS) "The term "budget" is obviously subjective, but I wouldn't consider my table or system either;"gregkohanmim- Yes, I'm just referring to the great price/performance. The term should be "value" Relative terms, I agree until one is ready to step up ... | |
| Engelbert? Englebert AND Jimi were on the same bill during the years promotors did those "showcase" events.I believe Jimi also did one with the Monkees? | |
| Review: Schiit Mani phono pre AND Swagman Labs Linear Power Supply (LPS) I had that piece of Schiit, while my tubed phono stage was being repaired.Not bad, for the money. I would have never thought and LPS would make much of an audible difference.Perfect for pairing with a budget table/system. | |
| Manley Chinook question dill rod-I wouldn't get too hung up on reviews if you can try one in your system. YMMV as we all say.Demoing the Chinook through my system , I heard full, deep bass as it's supposed to sound. I simply found my existing phono amp(all tube including... | |
| Manley Chinook question I think my original link wasn't good.This should work:https://www.audiogon.com/listings/phono-allnic-audio-model-h1201-tube-phono-2017-08-10-preamplifiers | |
| Manley Chinook question dillrod-not knowing your budget-this Allnic subjectively may punch above the Manley Chinok. I haven't read any negative reviews on the Allnic.https://www.audiogon.com/listings/phono-allnic-audio-model-h1201-tube-phono-2017-08If it's in your budge... | |
| Manley Chinook question "Near half the retail price? He be a waitin' till the cows come home!"Retail around $2200. Who pays retail on new equipment?Negotiating a new one should be under $2k right off the bat.Used take another $3-400 to start..it's USED.The OP could by a ... | |
| Manley Chinook question It may be more beneficial to demo the unit instead of being concerned with what tube type is in the Chinook. It's essentially a stripped down version of Manleys top dog-Steelhead which is an $8K piece.I have demoed the Chinook. Its everything one ... | |
| Silly prices for Nordost cables This thread is an entertaining read. The title of the thread clearly, is going to get the predictable responses. I'm listening right now, to my system WITH this maligned brand and it sounds gooood.As long as you've tried it, and it doesn't fit ... | |
| KT150's in Rogue Cronus Magnum ii I would contact Rogue and listen to them instead of advice from an audio forum. |