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Suggestions for phono preamp for LOMC's
@lubachl  That's true of the Sutherland TZ Vibe.    
Holographic DAC With Air And Decay
@lanx0003 I'm going to find out. I just ordered a Gustard X-30.  
Suggestions for phono preamp for LOMC's
I'm using a Sutherland TZ Vibe with a Hana ML moving coil cartridge.  I think it sounds excellent and it's well under your budget.   
MC cartridge for Clearaudio Concept 1600$
@iad As far as comparisons, the Marantz TT-15S1 comes with a Clearaudio Virtuoso Ebony Wood MM cartridge. It's a well regarded cartridge.  I found the Hana ML to be considerably better.  I've also had a Goldring 1042 MM cartridge. Some of the imp... 
MC cartridge for Clearaudio Concept 1600$
@knock1 do you stream music?  If so, how would you compare the sound quality to vinyl? I've often felt that streaming was better in my system. The Kacey Musgraves album surprised me. Other albums have sounded better streamed. Both sound good.   
MC cartridge for Clearaudio Concept 1600$
@knock1 Nice. I haven't heard those, but it looks like good stuff.   
MC cartridge for Clearaudio Concept 1600$
@knock1 What are you using for a phono preamp?   
MC cartridge for Clearaudio Concept 1600$
I wouldn't say that it has a sound signature.  It's not overly warm, bright, etc.  I switched back and forth between vinyl and streaming and I couldn't find much difference.  I think my dac and streamer are pretty good. I don't think you'd be di... 
MC cartridge for Clearaudio Concept 1600$
I have a Hana ML on a Marantz TT-15S1 (made by Clearaudio). Sutherland TZ Vibe phono stage.  It sounds great.  I recently purchased Kacey Musgrave's Deeper Well on vinyl just to see how it sounds. I thought I would prefer streaming over vinyl, bu... 
Looking for a narrow baffle small footprint speaker
Von Schweikert Endeavor RE (walnut) or Endeavor SE (painted). I have the Endeavor RE.   
Stand Mount Speakers for Classic Rock that sound alive at lower volumes ?
I helped my son set up a stereo in his bedroom. We found that Wharfedale Diamond 225 are pretty darn good if used with a subwoofer. I originally bought some Monitor Audio and they were too bright.  I recently found a used pair of Wharfedale Diamo... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Kacey Musgraves - Deeper Well.  First album I've bought (or played) in months.  Excellent album.   
Tube Amp or Tube Pre Amp
I've never owned a tube amp, but I've had good success with solid state amplifiers and tube preamps.  Coda amplifier with conrad-johnson preamps, and now a Coda amp with a Linear Tube Audio Microzotl preamp. The quantity of tubes in some tube amp... 
Recommended tubes for LTA Preamp
My favorite are NOS Telefunken ECC801S diamond bottom made in Germany. I also like NOS Siemens ECC801S.  The Telefunken are pretty pricey.  I like the Brimar Yellow T 6060 12AT7. They have them in stock at The Tube Store. The Brimar are warmer an... 
Whats playing on your system today?
Dawes - Oh Brother.  Found them on Qobuz tonight.  I'm liking it.