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Pro-ject 12 xtension TT vs Meridian 808.2 CD player..and the winner is!
tablejockey...i would love to eventually have a tubed phono stage...any recommendation?schubert....my brain might tell me never to listen to cd again...what is your guess? what is your preference?the beauty is that it's not really about a "winner"... 
Audible Illusions M--Are you using built-in phono or external phono preamp?
sorry, but what is CDP? 
Audible Illusions M--Are you using built-in phono or external phono preamp?
thanks for the feedback  rayonda! 
Audible Illusions M--Are you using built-in phono or external phono preamp?
Hi guys thanks.. all are new.......the preamp ,TT  with cartridge are brand new. This is my 1st TT experience so I do not have a comparison.  I did not audition. I will double check all connections I guess. What is throwing me off is the preamp so... 
MONO cartridge recommendation
by the way,thanks to all who have contributed to this post. i have learned a great deal. analog is all new to me. i wish i had more substantial input offer. but hopefully down the road i can provide some insight on my experiences.mike 
MONO cartridge recommendation
hdm"It is a subjective hobby, but there are obviously some manufacturers of fairly high end mono cartridges (Lyra and Ortofon come to mind) who also believe that a more sophisticated stylus profile is beneficial in mono playback."hdm,this is exact... 
MONO cartridge recommendation
thanks for the input everyone. ..just a (silly?) question.my preamp does have a mono switch. and if i actually do use  a mono cartridge would i also use the mono button on the preamp? or just use as stereo ?thanks 
MONO cartridge recommendation
thanks folks,I am new to a quality turntable--although i go back to the 60's and have had a few budget turntables in my life, when younger,I never gave my setup a second thought. It was press,play and enjoy. Now, being an audiophile (self proclaim... 
confused: which turntable cartridge used with Audible Illusions Modulus ?
OK ,thanks guys...now i understand that the output is a major variable.  simply put, i was looking for an all-in-one turntable.  the rega had good reviews and came with arm and cartridge...i never pieced a turntable together so maybe you guys can ... 
Audible Illusions M3B with Aragon amp?
bojack.....i am mad.lol.....i think it's mine. 
Audible Illusions M3B with Aragon amp?
stmike..yeah, good advice,thanks..looks like i have to dial 'em up..lol..glad it was worth your wait!mike from pa 
Audible Illusions M3B with Aragon amp?
stmike, consider yourself lucky that you received the preamp in under 2 months. i ordered mine at about the same time as you. i hope this is a good sign for me. also, i was concerned that hurricane irma might have affected his operation in northea... 
Krell Duo 300 compared to Evo 302e or 402e?
Audiolabyrinth..hello....it's been over year,,just curious..have u acquired The Dan D Agostino amp?  What is your impression?  I am putting together a system. Leaning towards Krell