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Rega Planar 6 vs Technics SL-1200GR2 – Quality of Life Differences?
The Technics SL 1200 GR2 no longer uses a quartz-controlled motor. It is far more advanced and efficient, utilising delta-sigma modulation: the turntable employs delta-sigma modulation (familiar from the 1-bit digital-to-analogue conversion in Tec... 
CD Transport Reccomendation
I bought a McIntosh CD/SACD Transport MCT80, small one (27 cm wide), very good sounding, extremely solid built, but for a lot of money (former times: 4500 Euro, nowadays 6000 Euro). I like ist. But Display is black, althoug its not dead (sometimes... 
Is my new amp TOO GOOD?
The key question is: what exactly did he find objectionable or lacking in terms of sound quality or tone in the MA 352 Hybrid? Only once we know this can we offer any recommendations. Furthermore, the person asking the question has not specified w... 
One Component You Would Never Change One Type You Would Return To
What I wouldnt change ever: Croft Integrated Phono (Phonosection with two Valves ECC 83, Line Stage with ECC 82), McIntosh MHA 150A Line and Headphone-Pre, Denon DP 3000 NE and Technics SL 1210 GR, two Denon DL 103 Standard, Ortofon SPU Stereo and... 
One Component You Would Never Change One Type You Would Return To
I for myself wouldnt anything at my 3 equipments. It sounds more than satisfying. But I did change 2 Pairs of speakers. Falcon LS 3/5a instead of Leema Xen2 Mikro-Monitors. Both sounds different, but each of ist very good. Other Hifi-Chain: Swans ... 
Queston On Burning In A New Preamp
You have to burn in your connectors, plugs and spekaers too into the new and quality, sorry, thats my experience in 35 years.    
Advice needed: Have 2 Power Cables only need 1 - Which is better?
Please decide with your ears. No one can tell you more than yourself.    
McIntosh MHT300 20Hz-20kHz Frequency Response
Please trust only your ears, not the specs, they are not important for sound adventures.  
Which Cartrudge For My Upcoming Technics 1200 GR 2 Turnable - Looking at Ortofon 2m Black
A stronger Sound with SL 1200 GR? Best Choice: Denon DL 103 (MC), a lot of punch and Dynamics. Only 300 Euro, I use two of it. One on SL 1200 GR, the other on Denon DP 3000 NE. In both cases great sound, not only with electronic tracks.  
Turntable advice / opinion on setup / sound.
Its the cambridge duo phono, not the level of the other components  
Phono Stage - Gold Note PH -10 & PSU 10 power supply ? or comparable
Keep the PH 10 with the LPSU—it’s a great phonostage. And get yourself a high-quality MC preamp and an Ortofon SPU—the vinyl sound quality is incredible. Ever since I’ve had the SUT on my PH 10, my SPUs, Denon DL 103, and Koetsu Rosewood have been... 
Plans for my VPI Prime Scout
First, I would ask myself: What am I missing with the Prime Scout, or what bothers me about it? If nothing comes to mind, invest in a better phono stage, a better cartridge, or a better turntable mat—the best one being the Harmonix TU 800 M (1,100... 
DAC nuances
Blessed is the one who owns an Esoteric DAC or CD player. There’s no need to debate how good it is—it’s a device that will last a lifetime.  
D to A Converters
Your headline "D-to-A converter" is incorrect; it should be an A-to-D converter (analog-to-digital). You can also get combo units: DA/AD converters; I have the Alpha Design Labs (ADL) Stratos DA/AD preamp. With it, you can record LPs in studio qua... 
Techniques 1200 g versus 1200 GR2 for small vinyl collection
If you can afford the SL 1200 G, please go for it. You won’t regret it. I have two turntables: a Technics SL 1200 GR with Ortofon cartridges and a Denon DL 103 with an MC preamp. It sounds heavenly; since then, I’ve bought 60 more LPs in addition ...