jeremy72

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Garrard 301-Worth the effort?
Mosin, my deepest apologies, apparently no one aside from you is allowed to have or state their own opinion......"I do support the DIY community along with my friends in the cottage industry, and I know and consider Steve Dobbins to be in that ext... 
Garrard 301-Worth the effort?
Mosin, don't forget to add Sonny1930 to your conspiracy list and any other hobbyists you wish to pick on. Don't forget about the Nantais fanboys and all others..... J 
Garrard 301-Worth the effort?
Wrong Jweiss, just don't care for the Slate sound, it's a personal preference. If I'm a shill, then so are about a hundred other posters here and on other forums who talk about products they like. Mosin, you obviously are just looking for an angle... 
Garrard 301-Worth the effort?
Lewm, I agree and my apologies also for any misunderstandings in regards to my earlier post. I'll admit that at first I was under the impression that you were indeed offended by expensive products but I was obviously mistaken. If you refer to any ... 
Thorens TD125 MKI vs MKII
You're welcome. While you are looking at the Ariston you might want to also consider just going for a nice Linn LP12 with an upgraded plinth and some restorative work done. I think that the better know early Ariston's models were almost exact copi... 
Thorens TD125 MKI vs MKII
I'd check over at vinyl engine or Analog Dept. websites or call Artisan Fidelity and ask. If memory serves me correctly, the speed control boards were upgraded on the 125 Mk2 models and they also offered the Thorens tp tonearm with these models. T... 
Need advice on new TT, arm and cartridge.
Tough choices, so many great tables on your list. Another serious consideration you might want to explore is the Artisan Fidelity Technics Mk3 and Mk2 tables in addition to their recently introduced Garrard 301 Reference model. His (Thornton's) wo... 
6sn7 and 12sn7 octal preamp for under $5k
A friend recommended the Rogue 99 which uses 6sn7's also but am not sure how it would stack up to the others mentioned here. 
UPS and FedEx alternatives
Good idea but there is no more DHL service in the United States. 
UPS and FedEx alternatives
Thanks. You might be right on the restrictions on US parcel post deliveries, another factor is insurance. I wonder if freight companies like Fedex freight or Panther ship ground packages to residential. There's got to be more than a couple alterna... 
My Final Amplifier Purchase - What Would You Buy?
If 70 or so watts would do, compatible into any impedance then an OTL tube amp such as a used Berning ZH270 should be perfect. Plenty of power, headroom, long term reliability, stability into any impedance, the list goes on and on....you know you ... 
Is it worth upgrading a Thorens TD125
I'd also suggest contacting Christopher at http://www.artisanfidelity.com these guys do wonders with the TD125. If you read into their descriptions they eliminate the old suspension and have new replacement motor and power supply options. The plin... 
6sn7 and 12sn7 octal preamp for under $5k
Does anyone here have experience with the German made Thoress preamp? (12sn7 based) 
6sn7 and 12sn7 octal preamp for under $5k
Jwmazur, never heard of the Mystere CA21, will look into it also. Thanks- 
6sn7 and 12sn7 octal preamp for under $5k
Meant Phil, sorry.