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Tube Preamp to go with Bryston SST2 amp and Magnepan 1.7i speakers
@snesvold I,m curious also about the recomendations you get, as I also have a 4bsst2  which i use with the Bryston Bp25, before i used a ARC Ls7 which is an entry level pre amp with only rca,s and was kind of lean, i  much prefer the bryston pream... 
Inexpensive MM Cartridge
@mijostyn ¨What could possibly be the advantages over "The Voice" which is high output (2.12 mV), high compliance other then matching high weight tonearms?¨    ¨Market driven¨  check out this  P. Ledermann  interview around minute 56.  https://you... 
SUT into MM input section of Solid State Phono Stage
@no_regrets Yes , i have used a Entre ET100 SUT wiith a Roksan Reference phono which is solid state op amp based and i prefer it better than through the MC setting in this phono stage. 
My Mark Levinson preamp dying - looking for new preamp, sound as good, wont break bank
if you like Bryston just go for one of their preamps, 20 year warranty and pefect match for your amp. 
Measuring TT Speed
@edwyun The RPM app does have a calibration feature that is very easy to do , but you have to get the premium or paying version.  You also get the option of entering your tables in the database and compare it with others from around the globe. Is ... 
Subwoofer recommendation for swarm
¨ was able to compare them wired for 4, 8 and 16 ohms. While they deliver more power into 4 the bass was much better by far at 16. According to Duke none of his customers who have compared have preferred 4 ohm. Something to keep in mind when compa... 
ifi iPhono 3 "Black Label" Anyone?
this is a review from member Pedrooboe on youtube of the IFI ZEN, btw he has  also a review of  the ifi black 3 https://youtu.be/pBAdLY3Upbo 
Help me understand "the swarm" in the broader audiophile world
¨One need not be a bass player to be inspired by Geddy Lee.¨                     @audiokinesis But Geddy Lee does not connect his bass to bass cabinets, he connects them to laundry washing machines, check the videos... just kidding.  Thanks so muc... 
Swarming!
Hello, just about to join the DBA swarm club.  I already have a two Vandersteeen 2wq subs (active)  on my system.  I just bought locally a pair of B&W CT SW10 passive subs which are 4 ohms each.  A Dayton Sa1000 amp should be arriving in the n... 
Internal Wire Upgrade for SME V
@rauliruegas  yes i bought a SME 3009 S2 from Alfred Kayser in Canada. smetonearms.com (not associated with SME UK, just a former SME distributor ).  He does his rewires using Cardas all the way from the pins or headship input depending on the arm... 
New analog rig(t.t.,tonearm,phono drive)
@vinylshadow  Roksan  still makes the Xerxes20plus, which I think is still as good as the Vertere Mg 1. They recently intruduced a new unipivot arm with it called SARA, not the old entry Nima.  But you could also get the table with no arm and get ... 
New analog rig(t.t.,tonearm,phono drive)
The Vertere Mg 1does use a suspension , it has 5 adjustable blobs, same design as the Roksan Xerxes and TMS.  If you go the Vertere route i would,t go crazy with those upgraded hand built cables they try to sell you from the power supply to the mo... 
Why Do 12" Tonearms Cost So Much More Than 9"?
And with vintage SME tonearms the price differences are ridiculous between the 3009 and 3012 arms. 
New Turntable Direction
I,ve heard the Vertere MG 1, is very good, it,s really an upgraded Roksan Xerxes 20 (same designer) but with an upgraded motor and power supply and with an acrylic look, sort of a similar flavor to a Linn Lp12.  The SG1 tonearm is unipivot , if yo... 
The Best Isolation/ Vibration Footers per component - what's your experience?
Harmonix by Combak makes great sounding footers and accessories, too bad I can,t afford them.