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| best support shelf/isolation device for a rega p9? With no budget mentioned, the "best" is something like the Halcyonics vibration isolation units. | |
| Which TT the Pro-Ject RM-5 SE or Rega P3-24? One of these if another one becomes available. | |
| The best amp for $2k tube, solid state or hybrid 12-03-08: StereoHow would Belles compare to Butler? Buy one of each (used) and you decide how they compare. Keep the winner, sell the loser. | |
| Which TT the Pro-Ject RM-5 SE or Rega P3-24? The quality of the playback is more dependent on the recording itself. You may have CDs that sound far superior to LPs, and vice versa.Unless you already own a vinyl collection, I believe that the potential of accumulating a superior collection of... | |
| The best amp for $2k tube, solid state or hybrid Used Belles 350A Reference or even better, a pair of Belles 150S Reference monoblocks.IMO, they have less grain, and are more refined than Odyssey Stratos Extreme monoblocks (which I also owned at one time). There's a purity to the Belles amps tha... | |
| Gabriel Gold IC's are they really this good? Tossing in more kudos for John's report. | |
| Best SACD player $1,000-$1,500 Range Consider a used Modwright Sony 999ES with tubed power supply. | |
| Solid state amp/Tube Preamp. Possible? Eureka Vett93! A testament from the trenches!Here's to more-better-bass through good impedance matching! | |
| Solid state amp/Tube Preamp. Possible? Is it Ground Hog Day? | |
| Tube Pre-amp under $1000 12-02-08: PdspeclHello,I have TAD 150 Signature tube preamp I'm considering selling...How about paying for an ad? | |
| Solid state amp/Tube Preamp. Possible? ...in the end, its all about system syngergy.Lou_setriodes (Threads | Answers)Do you suppose system synergy could be related to impedance matching...or is it simply serendipity or luck? | |
| Gabriel Gold IC's are they really this good? $1995 is too expensive for me, John. I'm sure they sound terrific, but I'd rather not be tempted by something I can't/won't purchase.Same reason I don't test drive Ferraris or rent Mediterranean homes in Santa Barbara, CA... | |
| Gabriel Gold IC's are they really this good? $1995 for 1 meter Rapture ICs?Too spendy for me. I'll stick with Purist Audio Venustas @ ~$600 pair.Thanks for the offer, though, Glory. | |
| Gabriel Gold IC's are they really this good? What's the price for a pair of 1 meter Rapture ICs? | |
| Spkr, interconects, or power cable upgrade first? I'll toss the Porter Ports into the outlet suggestion pile.They're under $40/ea. Work for me. |