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Phonostage/preamp recommendations. Parasound JC3 Jr.?
tommyd: you can also try the Parasound Zphono XRM it runs about $600.00 and offers plenty of adjust-ability for the money. 
Phonostage/preamp recommendations. Parasound JC3 Jr.?
Just because a cartridge lists that it should have a gain of 50 you can always try it at 60 or 64 it's what sounds best to your ears that matters, the same goes for the load if the cartridge says 100ohms you can still try 150, 200, or even higher ... 
Phonostage/preamp recommendations. Parasound JC3 Jr.?
If you can swing around 2K to 3K you might want to try the Manley Chinook or the Manley Chinook SE MKII both great phono pre's there is a used one here on AGon for $1,950.00 that would last you even if you upgrade the TT and cartridge, very well m... 
What’s the most badass $2k amp I can get?
A used Anthem P2, it can drive any speaker and it runs cool even at full power. 
Playing mono records properly without breaking the bank - a phono pre-amp question.
Audio-Technica VM610MONO Phono Cartridge Grado ME+ Mono Cartridge Ortofon 2M Mono Phono CartridgeParasound Zphono XRM3 good mono cartridges that won't break the bank and a phono preamp with a a stereo/mono switch phono pre for $599.00 and 3 c... 
Will my Krell drive a 2 ohm load?
Georgehifi,If you go to the anthem website and look at the specs section and look under power output at the bottom of the chart it states, Statement P2 and P5 amplifiers are stable into any impedance down to a short circuit at full output. You can... 
Turntable recommendations
Origin live TT with an Origin Live tonearm,Acoustic Solid TT with an Origin Live tonearm,Lyra Kleos cartridge,Shelter 9000 cartridge. 
Will my Krell drive a 2 ohm load?
You might want to try an Anthem P2 (stereo) or P5 (5 channel) they can drive anything down to 0 ohms (shorting) and do it all day. 
Phono cartridge suggestions sought
The AT33PTG/II is very good at extracting the low deep bass from the music and also being able to not add anything to the mids while still being able to bring out the highs without sounding tinny or shrill, plus it is still afordable for midpriced... 
Phono cartridge suggestions sought
You can try one of these 3 cartridges.1) Audio Technica AT33PTG/II  $549.002) Audio Technica AT-ART9      $990.003) Audio Technica AT-ART7   $1,090.00 
Cables from TT to phono stage to preamp
If you scroll all the way to the bottom it lists the technical specs. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Conductors: Ultra High Purity, 99.999% Silver-coated OFC copper Wire gauge: 20AWG Dielectric: Foamed Polyethylene Capaci... 
Cables from TT to phono stage to preamp
I am also using the AudioTechnica PTG33/II MC cartridge set at 150 ohms on the JC3+ phono stage. 
Cables from TT to phono stage to preamp
You might want to try the Audio Art IC-3 phono cables or the IC-3 E interconnects, which is what I use on my Acoustic Solid 111 Steel turntable, which is hooked up to a Parasound JC3+ phono stage which goes to a Primaluna Dialogue Premium HP integ... 
Which vintage direct drive?
Concept 2QD DD i have been using one for 40,and it still runs and sounds great, I just moved it into my 2nd system as it was replaced with an Acoustic Solid 111 Metal with the extra dampening base. 
Top vintage receivers vs. modern high-end equipment
I bought a Kenwood KR8010 back in the late seventies and have only had it worked on once since then in the late nineties I still use it in an old style set up and it still looks and sounds great, I have seen them listed online from time to time yo...