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marakanetz

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phono stage volume
32dB is basically nothing in terms of voltage amplification. You need a cartridge with at least 6..7mv output voltage. 
Theta Data II good transport?
Don't rush onto $$$digital components when you can get loads of music from Micromega stage... even if you get an integrated player instead of transport it will still make a sence to use it as a transport since transports in Micomegas are excellent. 
Theta Data II good transport?
It has a great and detailed sound but to get it serviced is a pain and $$$. It takes a long time to find a first track on CD but if you're patient you won't pay attention to that.It's heavy and operates with minimal errors(jitter) and doesn't need... 
Strange noise after amp's off ???
...what if there is no grill cloth? 
My Micromega Stage 3 Stopped Producing Sound
Can't pop out off my head too much(there are plenty depending on what you're listening to) but I use the old-ish EAD DSP7000 and happy as a sheep. Meridian 563, Theta Basic are pretty much on the same level as my EAD and cost arround $300-500 used... 
Any Chinese audiophiles?
Ha Ha!! I'm trying to buy an LP from Japan too!!! 
Lyra Lydian Beta, Rega hum?
...and that's what I've told on my first post here... 
Please explain what balanced out puts are.
Balanced interconnects and inputs/outputs have two ground wires that are out of phase and one signal wire. That configuration allowes to get rid of microphonics and eliminates a reactance of the interconnect making it newtral. On the best case it'... 
Strange noise after amp's off ???
Most-likely it's the way it is. I've never used Plinius 8100 but I assume that Plinius powers down rapidly with no delay.I suggest using a power conditioner that will turn down your amp slow and you will hot hear any "dong" on your speakers. You w... 
BAT-VK60 or Art Audio Jota --mono amps?
I understand that the author is realy talking about a pair of VK60 as monos already. Parcifals don't have a stable impedance so cannot be driven by SET amp. 
Reducing background fizz and pops on Vinyl.
Face the fact: vinyls will ALWAYS have a surface noise even brand new even after VPIying or Nitty-Grittying or other types of cleaning. You can certainly use a "forgving" cartridge/stylus like Shure or AudioTechnica paired with some project phono ... 
Are you an audiophile or a music lover: take 4
simply other music 
Portable CD Player with Digital out
Yep Sony DEJ721 has a digital out. Check out the posted Take-it-with-you system bellow and everything will clear up to you. 
BAT-VK60 or Art Audio Jota --mono amps?
You're right VK60(are just about enough) and Art Audio are not. 
Have you ever broken the needle?
VanDenHul will retip(stylus only) if cantilever is OK for $300 in US.