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Best amplifier for Tannoy GRF Memory HE
Hello, I have 15" red dual concentric Tannoy drivers in Belvedere cabs, before you buy anything, try your speakers with an OTL amp. I run mine with a Futterman design amp. After hearing this combo, I put away my Quad 63 USA monitors and my Maggies... 
Whats the best used tuner for under 1000
No question about it, buy a McIntosh MR78. 
Setting VTA on a new Shelter 901?
Hello, I have same table and arm with a helikon cartridge. My cartridge took at least 60 hours to break in. I seriously thought about selling it during this period it sounded so bad, take your time. I would set the arm so that the cartridge is lev... 
EAR 834P vs. Audio Research PH-3
There is NO decision to be made, buy the PH3. I have owned both, PH3 is in another league, better in every regard. 
Why no threads on OTL amps?
I agree, OTL is where its at.I hooked up my Futterman design NY labs amps to a pair of 15" Tannoy dual concentrics I picked up at a garage sale two years ago, and could not beleive what I heard, amazing natural music, I relax when I listen to MUSI... 
SME Headshell: Fixed or detachable?
I agree, fixed headshell much better. Please email if you would like, I know several dealers that discount both arms. Thanks. 
I am considering purchasing a Helikon cartridge...
Yes, it would work fine. I am running a Helikon into an ARC PH 3. If you purchase the Helikon just be prepared to give it plenty of time to break in. I was ready to sell mine until it hit 80 to 90 hours, now I love the sound. If you email me with ... 
Step-up transformer vs Head Amp vs phono
I have an SP-8 aLso,I purchased a Lyra Helikon cartridge with same output, and I am running this through an ARC PH-3 phono pre-amp and I love the sound, much much better than the SP-8 with either head amps or step-ups. The ARC PH3 costs between $9... 
music you cant live without
Coltrane. Zoot & AL. Dylan. T. Waits. Art Pepper. 
Need a good tuner and there aren't many?
Simple, buy a McIntosh model MR78, the best for a grand. Also think about an outdoor antenna, doubles the performance of any tuner for a couple of hundred dollars. 
Help! Forte, Linn, Magnepan. NOT RIGHT?
Hi, I have had a pair of T1Ds forever, I have tried everything, biamping etc, I then bought some New York Audio Labs OTL 3 monoblocks, incredible sound in my 14 by 22 room. Beats any ARC stuff by a mile. All the techs say this should be a mismatch...