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    Convince me to restart my analog journey

    I had about 500 records, all hand picked and some of them extremely rare, it was a necessary and painful decision to sell. Now I don’t have the space and time to restart, I was hoping there would be a way of lending records these days, although I understand the consumable nature of analog...
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    Convince me to restart my analog journey

    A year ago I had to sell my whole system, now slowly rebuilding it. As a first step and due to space constraints, I've now a decent digital front end. I do miss the magic of analog sound, and wanted to know if there’s a way of getting back into analog without having to build my records catalog...
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    My personal phono stage reference: Phasemation EA-2000

    Yes, sold my whole analog setup a year ago, I have good memories of the marble base for isolation purpose, plus it looked great
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    Furutech Pure Power 6E NCF

    I'm currently using a Neotech Amazon with solid silver core, will try out a few other options
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    Furutech Pure Power 6E NCF

    Immediately noticeable, bass extension was the first thing I noticed, then purity of timber, reverb and decay, music feels unconstrained, overall the PP is just getting me closer and into the music
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    Furutech Pure Power 6E NCF

    I hate you all so badly, you're unfortunately correct, ditching my recently bought Titan evo5 @#€&%€&#&@_!!!
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    Furutech Pure Power 6E NCF

    From today I'm a PP user too thanks to you lol I moved from Isotek on sources and preamp, still keeping the recently bought Titan evo5 on power amps and not daring to try amps too on PP, yet I can't understand why there are so many conditioners and filters out there when such a simple design...
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    Furutech Pure Power 6E NCF

    I'm currently looking at the PP6 and also contemplating the schnerzinger new innovator https://www.schnerzinger.com/english/produkte/new-innovator/ Has anyone compared these two? Tx
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    Best overall cartridge

    Has anyone auditioned the new ZYX exceed series? I’m happily using the XYZ ultimate 4D with carbon cantilever, great bass but I find it a bit lean compared to my Miyajima Destiny
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    Phasemation EA-2000 tube rolling

    Following as I'm interested in pushing the boundaries of my already incredible EA-1200 I do have a problem of gain with my very low output MC Miyajima Destiny What tubes could increase gain and potentially improve sound quality?
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    Audionet Heisenberg Mono Amplifiers

    Anyone here tried Ayre KX-R + Audionet amplification? I can't believe there are better preamps than Ayre out there except for Kondo in simplicity of design and purity of sound
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    The future of Krell

    I'm in the process of finding the right amps for my YG Vantages There are a pair of Krell 600e monos available in my area and I wonder if these would still be a good match or which amps you'd recommend, thanks
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    Vitus SM-103 Monos

    I did ask and this is what I got: --- Thank you for your mail and interest in our brand. Unfortunately it is hard to answer what exactly the input impedance would be in the pair of SM-101's that you are looking at. Around the time where these were produced, we were changing from the standard...
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    Vitus SM-103 Monos

    Hello, Does anyone know these SM 101 XLR input impedance? I read somewhere 600 ohm, which seems too low I have a Ayre KX-R pre that has an output impedance of 300 ohm Rule of thumb for amp input impedance should be 10X of pre’s output I’m worried these two won’t match Appreciate your input
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    power cords for Vitus SM-101 Monoblocks , what do you think can match?

    Hello, Does anyone know these SM 101 XLR input impedance? I read somewhere 600 ohm, which seems too low I have a Ayre KX-R pre that has an output impedance of 300 ohm Rule of thumb for amp input impedance should be 10X of pre’s output I’m worried these two won’t match Appreciate your input
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    What's Best? Soulution, CH Precision, Vitus, or Ayre?

    Hi, That's an impressive list of gear and experience, how would you rank the others after the Ongaku? Thanks
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    Sensitive speakers that slam

    Hello, Any inputs? While researching I came across this speakers: NSMT model 100 Would these be comparable to my Sabrinas in slam and dynamics?
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    My personal phono stage reference: Phasemation EA-2000

    Brad sourced original connectors, see pics I couldn't imagine a better upgrade to the PSU, I'm even wondering if a second PSU would actually help after this upgrade
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    My personal phono stage reference: Phasemation EA-2000

    @XV-1 the Phasemation EA-1200
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    Dereneville DAE 01 CL

    @TooCool4 I'm curious to what further tweaks you've made, I also have an Acoustic Solid turntable and considering the upgrade to Dereneville's motor, now there are two options available on the website BTW, which belts were a better match? Appreciate the feedback, thanks
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    Sensitive speakers that slam

    Hello, I'm struggling to find the right speakers for my use case I'm currently using Wilson Sabrina speakers, sound is great, but my room is 25x25 in size and the Sabrinas struggle to pressurize it Instead of upgrading to Sasha or similar I'm considering transitioning to more sensitive...
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    Krell KSA Amps and the Apogee Scintilla, which newer Krell models can drive a 1 ohm load?

    Hi Mlas, I see you sold your KRS 100s, what did you end up buying? thank you
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    My personal phono stage reference: Phasemation EA-2000

    For those who are interested, I got my umbilical cords custom made by Brad at Revelation Audio, the sound immediately improved, mostly quieter, better and deeper base, still breaking in, at a fraction of the phono cost I'm very happy with this tweak
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    Micro Seiki Tribute

    I'd like to know too
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    My personal phono stage reference: Phasemation EA-2000

    Has anyone here has experience with custom made multipin umbilical cords for Phasemation from their PSU into the L/R channels? Cheers
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    My personal phono stage reference: Phasemation EA-2000

    Today I auditioned my Gold Note PH10 with PSU10 against the new Vida MKII and EA-1200 with my Miyajima Destiny I thought my phono was sounding great, now I just want to cry ) EA-1200 had no competition, most impressive were timber accuracy, tonality gradation, fluidity and ease of reproduction...
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    Vogue Audio - anyone tried their cables?

    Writing this as I’m tempted to purchase cables from this company Although there are no online reviews or any comments on forums has anyone bought anything from these guys? Interested in their silver core PCs https://www.vogueaudio.com/ Their Facebook posts only date back to January this year
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    Phono cable or rewire tonearm?

    Shuggie Thank you, appreciate your input, what other cables have you compared the Gold Rush against? I can't find many user experiences with this cable I'm after timber and tonal correctness, and also a feeling of a realistic soundstage, meaning the perception of being there at the event and...

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