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    Phono pre-amp discussion

    Ah, I see, thanks. I used to have a Yamaha A-S1000 (which has a built-in phono stage). I recently upgraded to the Prima Luna, and triggered the...
    Post by: Tuck16, Feb 9, 2018 in forum: Vinyl Nutjob World: Turntable and Related Gear
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    Phono pre-amp discussion

    Thanks. The shop has ProJect, Lehmann, Clearaudio, Musical Fidelity, Vincent, Rega. The system I will use is the same as the one I listed in my...
    Post by: Tuck16, Feb 8, 2018 in forum: Vinyl Nutjob World: Turntable and Related Gear
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    Phono pre-amp discussion

    I'm headed to my local hifi shop this weekend to explore phono pre-amps. My take-away from this thread thus far is that synergy is key to making...
    Post by: Tuck16, Feb 7, 2018 in forum: Vinyl Nutjob World: Turntable and Related Gear
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    Airport Express Alternatives

    Apologies if this is covered in an existing thread or is in wrong sub. I tried a search on my issue, but had trouble zeroing in on my topic....
    Thread by: Tuck16, Jan 15, 2018, 9 replies, in forum: Computer Audiophile: Software, Configs, Tools
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    Schiit Gungnir Multibit impressions

    Since my audio rack is not in the same room as my computer, I have always used a portable DAC as my source (currently, an X7). If I add the Gungnir Multibit...
    Post by: Tuck16, Sep 28, 2016 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Focal Elear and Utopia

    I recently got to try out the Elear for a few days. As much as I wanted to like it, I couldn't. For the past two years, I have used only an...
    Post by: Tuck16, Sep 28, 2016 in forum: Headphones
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    Best Amps for Sennheiser HD800

    I recently purchased a pair of HD800S, and this thread is by far the best resource I've found in my research for a good amp to pair with it. Glad...
    Post by: Tuck16, Sep 28, 2016 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    The All Purpose Advice Thread

    I just got a pair of HD800S, and I'm looking for some guidance/thoughts on a good amp and/or DAC to pair with them. I currently have an ALO...
    Post by: Tuck16, Sep 27, 2016 in forum: Advice Threads