miner42

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Where do I set loading on my Manley Chinook?
I have a Manley Chinook SE and use an Ortofon Cadenza Black LOMC and have my resistance setting at 100 ohm.  I took into account the tonearm wire resistance when choosing 100 ohm.  I suggest you maybe reach out to Manley CS for assistance.  This c... 
Best divorce album?
^ That was the first song that came to mind when reading this posting. 
New VPI Turntables - Titan, Prime Signature, Scout 2016, plus new tonearm lift and SDS?
My Aries 3 was $500 more than Prime Sig and I would still prefer the Aries due to materials used. 
Any Rotel love around here? Looking to power my Sonus Faber Olympica 3
very nice choice Joey.  Your Sfs will sing with 200w/ch.  Congrats. 
Harbeth & VAC combo
For my office system I started out with the P3ESRs.  I then shopped for amplification.  I was focused on small footprint electronics, and SS.  I settled on Rega Brio-R, DAC-R, and Apollo-R.  I am very pleased with how these mate with the Harbeth's. 
Sweet Vinyl Sugarcube - I Want It!!!
Very interested in your findings once you get the unit.   
Manley Chinook or Allnic H1201
Under 2K can get you a Chinook SE from Upscale Audio.  I have been pleased with mine, but had to send in once for a fix. 
McInTosh D150
I have a d150 that I sue with my MCT450 SACD transport and it is a marvelous piece.  Comparing this DAC to the onboard DAC in the MAC6700 (does not handle DSD) the D150 DAC is a step up in the right direction.  I also use this D150 with my iPod/Wa... 
VPI Classic Platter- Naked or better with a mat?
DODGEALUM,   Contact VPI and they will send you another wasg\her - it is required when using the clamp, but not required with the weight. 
smallest highend manuf.of intergrated amp
Take a look at the Rega Brio-R.  I have one in my office setup with the DAC-R, Apollo-R, and a pair of Harbeth P3ESRs.  It sounds excellent.  Read the write-up in TONE Audio about the Brio-R. 
Mcintosh C2600 preamp tube upgrade
For my C2300 I used Gold Lions in line stage and Telefunken ribs in phono stage.  I have replaced my phono stage tubes with the Mc brand since I now have an external phono stage. 
I should have never ....
arafiqI truly wanted to upgrade to the newer Sf model but once I did a side-by-side (took my speakers to the dealer) it was my ears that decided for me.  You will only be able to buy Auditor Ms used now 
I should have never ....
I also recommend the Sf Cremona Auditor Ms.  I compared them directly to the Olympica 1s and stayed with the Auditor Ms - they are eerily close to the Guarneri Mementos and Evolutions. 
Rega Owners - Alignment Tool / Protractor
I had a Rega P5, then P7, then P9.  I used the MintLP alignment tool. 
Any Rotel love around here? Looking to power my Sonus Faber Olympica 3
I have owned the RB1070, RC1070, RC1090, RB1092, RC1082, RB1550 and RB1582 - all treated me very well for the  music time-line in my life.  I would rate the Rotel as an upper mid-fi line.  And these models drove my B&W N804 and ASW800 sub.  So...