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    Sorry, I’ve just seen the price range. In the Lyra range, the Kleos would be the one to hear in that price bracket.
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    If your taste is fast and detailed, have you tried the Lyra Etna Lambda? The output for the standard (rather than SL) is 0.56. May be a...
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    AudioAbe replied to the thread DS Audio 003.
    This review of the Master 3 suggests that the bigger improvement is with the cartridge rather than the pre/energiser...
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    That is a great place to be. Ultimately, this hobby is all about enjoying the music
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    I don’t think you lose much with the 160S compared to the 160M.
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    AudioAbe replied to the thread Upgrade turntable or tonearm?.
    I am tending more towards upgrading the TT to the AF3P. I think the 4P9 is an excellent arm, but I have a slight preference for 4P11 (I...
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    AudioAbe replied to the thread Upgrade turntable or tonearm?.
    The Stabi-R is excellent. I prefer it to the SME 20/3, which can make records sound a bit dead/flat (it definitely benefits from a more...
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    I currently run three turntables (SME 20/3 with series V tonearm, Kuzma Stabi-R with two tonearms - 4P11 and 4P9 - and PTP Lenco with a...
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    AudioAbe replied to the thread Koetsu.
    I think that Ana Mighty would be the place to go. From @dcc posts they serviced/overhauled his Transfiguration cartridge
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    AudioAbe replied to the thread Kondo vs Allnic.
    Details half way down the page here: https://www.kevalinaudio.com/allnicacclaimedphonostages Corby's Audio posted photos yesterday...
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    AudioAbe replied to the thread Kondo vs Allnic.
    I came close to purchasing the ARC 3SE (natural match for my ARC pre and power) but an extremely good value H8000 came available after...
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    AudioAbe replied to the thread Kondo vs Allnic.
    I have just purchased the H8000 - which is just extraordinary. I’m interested in your comment. What higher quality tubes do you recommend?
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    STST with Schroeder and Soundsmith should be a fantastic combination. Apparently STST are Peter Ledermann's favourite turntables. The...

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