alfagil

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SET 45 and their (real) required speaker efficiency
In my limited experience my enjoyment of flea powered amps increased whenever I paired them with speakers of higher sensitivity.  I have a low powered 2A3 (3W) and kt88 (8W).  The sound was good when paired with Zu Omens and got much better with R... 
any Rethm owners out there?
It seems tubes and Rethms pair well.  I see that Luxman puts out 10W per channel but that's certainly more than enough to make the Rethms sing. 
Used Floor Standers for around $1k
Von Schweikert VR-3 occasionally comes up for sale under $1000. It's full range and delivers bass with authority, and is easy to drive. You might like it. 
Inexpensive USB DAC
Topping T30. $100 shipped. worth very penny and more. 
best way to clean Grado Sonata
I used to clean my stylus with a matchbox but always worried that little particles of grit may stick to the stylus and thus wreak havoc in the grooves over time.Then my dealer suggested cleaning with the bare skin on my finger - just place your fi... 
What about the Teres Turntable?
I'm about ready to order a Teres myself, in the basic configuration, but I'm still not completely decided. Maybe I'll go for the upgraded platter and the battery option.At any rate what has impressed me most about it (and the Redpoint too) are the... 
19th Nervous Breakdown...
With a $3000 budget I would consider the Teres or Redpoint kit. Those two seem to offer genuinely high returns for your hard earned dollar, and that is something seldom offered nowadays.