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First impression: Herron VTPH-2A phono preamp
@georgehifi So you had enough volume with the passive even though you had a very low 0.24mV MC cartiridge, you didn’t have >100db horn speakers? also what was your amps gain or sensitivity? And the VP1 is the same gain and even higher output i... 
First impression: Herron VTPH-2A phono preamp
Just to add a liitle bit to the thread. I`m using the Herron VTPH 1 MC plus phono stage along with my Tortuga preamp set at 99K and I`m also using a tube based buffer with it .After nearly two years of using the Herron just as Keith sent it, I re... 
Have Passive Preamps Finally Come of Age?
Hi tweak1,I`ve been using the Tortuga LDR for awhile now and I`m enjoying it very much.I added an inexpensive tube buffer (Yaqin CD-3) to help with impedance matching after pulling out my Rogue Tube amp and putting in an ATI SS amp in its place.I ... 
Have Passive Preamps Finally Come of Age?
I`m using a Tortuga Audio passive preamp and I thinks it sounds pretty darn nice ! I use a 6sn7 tube based buffer with it. 
Going Back To A Bi-Amp Setup...Need Advice
Ok...here`s where I`m at right now.I need to raise the input impedance of two amps, a subwoofer amp that has 10K input and the other amp that I want to use for the bass section has 12K input.  A  buffer seems to be needed, so what`s out there that... 
Going Back To A Bi-Amp Setup...Need Advice
Thanks guys !Whats the current thinking on using a Class D amp to power the bass section of speakers that have the ability to bi-amp ? I`m leaning towards something in the 400 watt @ 8 ohm to do the job. 
Going Back To A Bi-Amp Setup...Need Advice
Erik...I`m using a Tortuga Audio preamp with two outs so I`ll be using a splitter on one of them to feed the amp for the woofers.I`m not an EE so I`ll need to find out what I need to look for when it comes to impedance matching and all that. 
Going Back To A Bi-Amp Setup...Need Advice
Thanks yogiboy...didn`t realize it could be as simple as that ! Interesting... 
Rega Apheta 2....Asking Price ?
 Yogi I should clarify; I can go either way on the TT purchase, with or without a cartridge. I`m just looking to save a few dollars by selling the Apheta and applying the proceeds of the sale towards the purchase of the table.The difference is ... 
Rega Apheta 2....Asking Price ?
Nothing ?? 
Mod my Rega P5 OR...time to move on ??
I`ve started a new thread on the subject to get some other`s opinions on this.Thanks Guys 
Mod my Rega P5 OR...time to move on ??
miner42... So $700 ?? seems pretty low 
Mod my Rega P5 OR...time to move on ??
Just an update here.I`ve added a Groovetracer Acrylic Platter with some very nice results, I like it much better than the glass/felt setup.I also have an SRM Silent Base on the way.BUT...Now I`m circling a brand new Rega RP10 with the Apheta 2 and... 
Reducing Background Noise On Records
 islandmandan and terry9 have it right. If you have a TT you`ll eventually/inevitably end up with an US cleaner....period Has anybody else noticed how many VPI RCMs seem to be popping up  on the 'bay ??Yeah...there`s a reason for that, so either b... 
Rushton's DIY approach to ultrasonic record cleaning published by Positive Feedback
For me the improvement is way more than just a reduction in noise..there`s simply more of everything coming through.If I had only one word to describe what I`m hearing it would be... CLARITY !For car guys it`s like a Clay Bar for your Lp`sDollar f...