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@boxer12 & mechans, my AVP 2 does not have anything labeled phono. It has I customizable inputs from 1-8 but none are labeled phone. In the menus there is an adjustable gain function. I don’t know if that would have anything to do for phono op... 
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Are you running GL’s in the driver stage also? 
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Do I need a separate preamp to run a cartridge other than my preamp? I was checking out a Rega 6 that comes with a Exact cartridge? Does that cartridge need a separate pre or can it be plugged right into an input on my Proceed AVP 2 and play? Anyb... 
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Awesome! Thank you! 
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I have New issue Gold Lion KT-88’s that I bought for my Jolida amp. They have may 100 hrs on them. My understanding was also the driver tubes voice the amp the most. I was under the impression the output tubes have minimal sonic  effect. Once I ge... 
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@vegasears what special tools you mention? Also, is the cartridge installed on the Rega’s and GR or separate? What’s better, direct drive or belt drive? Also, what the thought on usb or does that defeat the analog benefit? 
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This is really great info. Thanks guys! 
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Thanks guys. @ Lowrider57, I will be building VTA M-125 mono blocks and that’s what they’ll be used in. @bbroussard, I’m not sure on a budget. I’m not a big $ spender on tubes though. I’m thinking maybe $30/40 each. I would need (4) and that’s why... 
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Did I not call the tube the correct name? I referenced what I thought was called the driver tube. That’s what I always called it and the other tube is the rectifier? My understanding is the tube other than the rectifier has maximum sonic benefits.... 
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These are all excellent suggestions. Anyone have any input on NOS Sylvania Baldwin Long Gray Plates? 
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Ebm, thanks for your reply. Have you listened to the Transparent Audio Super MM2’s to compare against the Purist? You say it’s much better, I would assume so. In what ways is it better? Thanks 
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Not to get too far off topic, has anyone heard the Bluesound Node 2i? From what I hear they are suppose to be substantially better sounding than the Node 2. Still interested in cable suggestions comparable to Transparent Audio Ultra mm2. Those wou... 
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Thank you for the follow up, that’s awesome! 
Core Power Technologies
@jackd, thank you for the suggestion. I was on there and it’s not what I’m looking for. Thanks again. Any ither suggestions welcome. 
Core Power Technologies
Does anyone know where I can get a metal enclosure like the ones Mark used for the Core products? I have been searching the web everywhere with no luck. Thank you