bluepearl

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Tube Integragrated w/ Phono
In the system I would incorporate the Tube Integrated into I am currently running Definitive Technology BP2000TL, although I have been considering electrostats. The dev-techs are quite efficient and I'm sure they could be driven easily by 50 WPC t... 
Tube Integragrated w/ Phono
Is the MFA Magnus an Integrated or Preamp? 
Dynavector 10X5, 2M Black, Grado Platinum or....?
So I went ahead and purchased the Dynavector 20XL low output and couldn't be happier, this cart is so far superior to the 2M Red. Solid bass, good everything, no pops and clicks, wonderful! I'm currently listening to a live Depeche Mode LP, awesom... 
TT Recommendation- Rega 2, Pro-ject Xpression3 or?
Oddly, I just looked up Rega Planer 3 on audioreview.com and was a little surprised by the mixed reviews on this table...http://www.audioreview.com/cat/analog-sources/turntables/rega/planar-3/PRD_121356_1597crx.aspx#review0 
TT Recommendation- Rega 2, Pro-ject Xpression3 or?
Thanks for your comments, I primarily see the Planar 2/3 listed for sale, I believe it's the older version of the P2 and P3. From what I have read the newer model comes with a MDF platter (vs. glass), better tonearm and upgraded motor.Are these th... 
Totem Forest or Mani-2 signature?
I have spent a good deal of time listening to the Staff and Forest and prefer the staff, the soft dome tweeter is much smoother, I found the Forests to be a bit bright (never been a fan of metal domes). 
Tube Amp Recommendation for a solid state guy
I have two sets of speakers that I use interchangeably, Mission Volare V62 (88db) and Definitive Technology BP2000TL (92db).The more I think about it the more I realize that maybe a tube pre is the way to go instead. The main reason I was consider...