ericsch

Responses from ericsch

Has anyone gotten a good discount from dealer on new technics turntables?
Yes, USA Tube Audio, Paul. 
Help me decide between these two turntable/cartridge combinations
You can get the 1200G for less than $4000 and still have enough funds for a Hana SL or other cartridge up to $1000 and still be within budget. 
Best father daughter dance song for wedding? Not Butterfly Kisses...
@mcondo  Me too. 
Best father daughter dance song for wedding? Not Butterfly Kisses...
Emmylou and Mark Knopfler. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7KhB7uJ_TE  
Help wanted
Also, consider moving your speakers a little closer to each other. 
The Synergistic Research Orange Fuse ... Further thoughts.
@oregonpapa In which components did you use the Orange fuses? 
Sturdy Turntable Stand
@uberwaltzI've just started looking for an audio rack for my son, I'm giving him my RP 3 and some other pieces. I like your DIY rack and wondering what did you use for feet? Eric 
Considering Harbeth C 7ES-3
Agreed, no lack of treble with the 7’s or SHL 5’s. 
Considering Harbeth C 7ES-3
I had the 7's and loved them. Now have the 40th SL's. The Analog Room in Campbell is a Harbeth dealer. 
Cartridge Recommendations
I like my Hana SL. You will have to check compliance.  
Integrated tube amp under $1000 / $2000
I too recommend the Cayin A-88T, I have the MK II. Biasing the tubes is not very difficult. There are four adjustment screws accessible from the top of the unit with an easy to read meter. After I bought my Luxman integrated, I decided to keep the... 
SACD Player--Do you use it and feel you'd replace it if it broke?
@jbhiller Which tubed DAC are you using? 
Need Integrated Amp with Moving Coil Input
Luxman plus external DAC. 
R.I.P. Toshiba SA-2500....now what?
I was going to suggest NAD.  You made a good purchase. I  have a NAD integrated in my garage system, also an Ebay find. 
Does my setup need a phono stage?
Get a used PS Audio GCPH for about $500. Great phono preamp!