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The frontier between ''vintage'' and ''junk'' ?
90% of what is sold as vintage is junk! 
Tube Fireworks
Had same thing happen,it was over biased tube. 
Gain Question
Call Herron just to make sure it is ok to do this. 
Gain Question
Yes give that a try,it might be the problem. 
Gain Question
If phono preamp uses 12at7 type tubes replace with 12ax7 this will give you 40% more gain,I think it might solve low gain problem. 
Cable upgrades for Quicksilver linestage preamp?
What preamp is it,the non remote or the remote?If it is the one that uses 12ax7 tubes you might be better off replacing the tubes,I use Sylvania green label in mine.Tubes will change the flavor of the sound and they are not too costly to replace. 
Non-ported sealed cabinet speakers
Spendor 3/5 
low profile tuners?
If you want a great analog FM only Nikko Gama 1 is a great one there are a few listed on Ebay check them out. 
Choosing a new turntable
Do they make the classic armless? 
Monitors For Near Field Low Volume Listening
Hi Bob,I thought the SA-1'S to be very bright in my system,I have had many different Spendors and this was the only one I did not care for,I can listen to the 3/5'S for hours they are more involving they draw me into the music alot more but that i... 
sub-$1000 bookshelf speaker/monitor recommendation
Spendor 3/5R'S great sealed monitor,a pair is for sale now under $1000. 
Alternative to 12AX7-EH tube needed...new to tubes
You can reduce gain with 12at7 40%,12au7 80%,jjtesla makes both of them,tube depot is a nice place to start. 
Best way to couple monitor speakers to stands?
Go to Walmart and get Scotch foam mounting squares they are double sided and cost about $2.00,they work as well as any other stick on device I have used. 
What would you chose? VPI MKIII vs. Linn LP-12
Hi,I use my Sonata with SME 309,the combination is perfect.Keep the VPI it is a great table. 
What would you chose? VPI MKIII vs. Linn LP-12
Years ago I had a Grado with a MMT and I would blow woofers often,the arm will resonate right out of the groove (Grado dance). I love Grado but you have to match with right tonearm and the MMT is not.