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How does one choose a phono stage.
I am new to this and I have recently auditioned many phono sections. I would have to say, a couple of the attributes that I liked would be: 1. Tubed for sure2. Dual Power supply (heating/power)3. Dual Mono with independent gain controls4. Low Nois... 
why is a 13" tonearm design really superior?
Mathematical explanation: The cartridge traces out an arc as the arm moves from the golder to the center of the record. When the arm is short this arc is very curved on the region between the holder spindle, where as if the arm is longer the arc b... 
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Oh and there is also a section on the art of tube selection http://vintagetubeservices.com/page4.html Yes have a look! 
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Racamuti: Excellent reference I can't wait to speak to them. They look like true professionals, possibly the final authority on tubes. For those still into this thread, please have a look at this their site. There is a very interesting history of ... 
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Yeah anyways. I get it but your taking up a lot of forum space. We all get it, we know your opinion is that there is nothing to know about tubes just try them all and don't ask questions. Lets leave some space for others to answer the question so ... 
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What email? I don't care to argue anymore. I thought you left this thread? 
Entry-level Turntable
Technics SL1200 MKII. Would certainly fit the bill. The Rega P3 is good as well, though I do not like the non-height adjust. An old thorens would also be nice and is within the price range. 
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>>07-17-09: Johnbrown>>You're a piece of work-good luck with that. Bye.I am saddened to hear that your leaving this thread. Thanks for all the help. 
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This is really getting out of hand. No one is supporting you, aside from people that gave a non-response to begin with. Look at Honest1's post. The best you tube experts could come up with after all these years of experience is just try them all, ... 
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Johnbrown: I don't expect ass kissing, but a degree of respect towards people taking their time to help seems like a fair trade.>> Yes, the operative phrase being "taking their time to HELP". Unfortunately that condition was hardly by the in... 
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To everyone else, thanks a million. Your advice is greatly appreciated. Please keep posting! 
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Riley804; Thanks again, you have really outdone yourself LOL. Yet, another unhelpful post. Why do you try so hard? I get it you don't want to help and you would like it if people didn't post in the forum and just bought all the equipment in the wo... 
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>>Riley804: Why did you get into tube equipment if you know >>nothing about it then ?Well Riley, because tube equipment is incredible and I like how it sounds. Is that okay with you? >>Riley804: Who said anything about buying 30 ... 
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>>""What are you guys talking about?" Tubes are like every >>other component in the chain-except more so. Virtually >>every person you ask will have their own opinions, so >>it's ridiculous to demand to know 'the best'. Do ... 
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" 17-09: Lapierre Try to identify what your trying to improve sonically before purchasing that special tube.Do you want extended highs with much details and an even smoother midrange, or looking for a wider soundstage that you can almost swim in. ...