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    I need some advice from "Old Recordings Listeners"

    Hello! I'm going to put install a second tonearm on my Technics SL1000R turntable, as well as another cartridge. The tonearm will be an Ortofon RS309D or AS212S. I currently have an AT-LH13H MC cartridge on the main tonearm. This cartridge is fine for more "audiophile" records, but I have a lot...
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    Nagra Classic Preamp tube rolling

    Hello, I am a happy owner of a Nagra Classic Preamp. Soon I will need to replace the tubes, 2x 12AX7 / ECC83 1x 12AT7 / ECC81 I don't know if buy the "official" Nagras or start the tube rolling. Does anyone experimented with other no-Nagra tubes? Thanks! Kind regards
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    Strange metallic noise adjusting temperature

    Hi, this is a question for those who know the CH M1.1. When mine is heating up, starting at 34/35 degrees Celsius, from time to time, with a difference of minutes, it makes small metallic noises like metal adjusting to the temperature. The "clicks" usually coincide when it goes up a degree. They...
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    Tad E1TX Evolution One or Tad CE1TX?

    Hi! Has anyone compared the TAD CE1TX with the TAD E1TX Evolution ONE?
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    3 cartridges for 3 arms.

    Hello, community. I have the possibility of having three arms on my Technics SL-1000R. I have acquired two new tonearms: Ortofon RS-309D (12) and Ortofon AS-212S (9). My phono has 3 inputs (Luxman EQ500) Before I start buying and testing, my first thought is: How do I distribute my...
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    Dedicated line doubt

    Hello! I need your advice, community. I am building my audio room and I want to put a dedicated line. From the electrical panel box to the room I need at least 20 meters of cable. My intention was to install three lines, one for amplification, another for sources (DAC, TT, Streamer) and...
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    Rock around the Clock

    Hello! I am a happy user of Esoteric K03-XD and Cybershaft OP21 (with 4 outputs). When I'm not using the Esoteric transport I launch the music from a Lumin U1 connected to a NAS. I am now considering adding an Antipodes S30 with a big SSD and removing the NAS. The question is: Can I connect the...
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    Class A integrated

    Is there any unbeatable class A SS integrated amplifier under 15K?
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    Grandinote Shinai

    ¡Hello Has anyone tested a Grandinote Shinai? Looks like a Pass Labs int-25 (??) thanks! Be safe.
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    Technics and Esoteric match

    Hello! i’m thinking to match the Technics SL-1000R with the Esoteric E-02 preamp.The next machine in the chain is a TriodeLab EVO 2a3, and a pair of Klipsch Cornwall. What do you think? thanks, community! :)
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    New Esoteric SACD

    New models, here we go again! https://www.phileweb.com/news/audio/202002/07/21459.html
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    Esoteric K-03xs discontinued

    Hello! I was trying to find an Esoteric K-03xs but I have been told that it's discontinued, and that the next model it won't be ready until march 2020. I live in Spain and it seems that the news are coming from the German distributor. Has anyone hear anything about that? Thank you.
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    Help with phono preamp

    Hi! I upgraded my equipment recently with a Triode Lab 2a3 integrated and a pair of Klipsch Forte III. My turntable is still a Project Carbon 2Xperience Classic, and the phono preamp it's a Pro-ject Phono Box S. I am thinking about to change the phono preamp and wait a bit for the turntable...
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    Help choosing phono preamp

    Hi! I upgraded my equipment recently with a Triode Lab 2a3 integrated and a pair of Klipsch Forte III. My turntable is still a Project Carbon 2Xperience Classic, and the phono preamp was a "whatever". I am thinking about to change the phono preamp and wait a bit for the turntable upgrade. Is...
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    Marantz or Esoteric SACD?

    Hi! I have doubts between Marantz sa10 and Esoteric 05XS. I can't try them face to face, has anyone "played" with both? Is there any other better brand? (I'm in Spain, so...) Thanks a lot!

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