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Online Totem Dealer?
Thanks for the replies. The Google search I did was not very helpful but everyone here is!! 
can I get your input on a inexpensive pre-amp
I used the Dodd and it was close to my custom LDR (light dependent resistor) preamp, which is really as good as anything I've ever heard. I've compared the LDR (based on the Lightspeed design but with multiple LDR inputs) to a few other preamps be... 
Interconnect recommendations
I'm about to hook up Purist Audio Museaus to my Simplex. I'll post my findings next week. I loved these cables in my old system... assuming they'll be great in the new one too. 
Is Nagra BPS The Best Small Phono Pre?
Small in size. 
Is Nagra BPS The Best Small Phono Pre?
Ok, Syntax. I'll bite. What is? :) 
New tubes in Rogue M-180 Monoblocks
I have biased my Rogue Atlas as high as 55. It's heaven but hot and I don't suspect the tubes will last more than a year or so but for me it's totally worth it. 
Next Phonostage
I don't know if the time has passed to consider others but I think you may also want to think about an ASR Basis Exclusive. I think that unit transcends the whole tubes vs ss argument. In my system, better than the Steelhead although the Steelhead... 
Valve phono or valve linestage?
With those Halcro amps, tubes tubes tubes. It's about balance. You want to put some air around the Halcro detail. I listened to Halcro amps at a friends over a long weekend with some Eggelston speakers and the spaciousness was really impressive wi... 
Need speaker for a small space and close to wall
I don't listen very loud except when I'm not in the the sweet spot, then I may crank it up but then I'm hardly worried about fidelity. 
Need speaker for a small space and close to wall
Thanks for all the suggestions. I used to have Revel M20s. Liked them a lot. I'll definitely listen to the AN/k if I can figure out where I can do that. Didn't love Harbeth P3esr, although it may have been the associated equipment so I'm going to ... 
ASR Basis Exclusive 2006 Packing Question
Ok. Thanks! I have the original boxes and I've just bent the cable to fit. All is good. Now I just have to build in a spot for it in our new place. I've decided to pack everything away until we are in and then figure out how to fit it all or wheth... 
Lifespan of NOS telefunken 12AX7?
I've had Tele 12ax7s in a Rogue Atlas for 4 years and they still test new. Rogue is very easy on small tubes. 
Need speaker for a small space and close to wall
Yeah, AN/e's would be on the top of my list if they weren't so damn expensive. I've heard of the Kitty Kat but haven't been able to find a pair to listen to. I'll call George and see if anyone has a pair in my area. 
KT120 in Rogue Tempest II Magnum- anyone try it?
I run KT120s in my Atlas and it's a dream. In order to make it fit I had to use "socket savers" to extend the tube socket. They are available online. I think Rogue started making the holes bigger to fit at some point. The biggest issue according t... 
Electronic stylus force gauge question
Definitely have had the same experience with those scales. For me, it was never the same reading twice. Total rip off. I use the Shure with my Delos and for me 1.75 (assuming the Shure is accurate) tracks and sounds the best.