Recent content by octaneTom

I am running the DuMonnt 6922s that eduarsan1 was (is?) offering up here in BarterTown. They sound great to my ears, much better than the stock tubes I got with the Budgie I picked up used. Haven’t felt the need to explore further if that says anything...

Recently picked up a Rogue Sphinx integrated amp from @bjlefebvre here in Barter Town. The amp was shipped promptly, was in great condition, was packed awesomely (double boxed, even) and was delivered as described. I'd definitely do business with him again.

I bought a set of absolutely beautiful and great sounding Proac Response 2 speakers from Bostown. He packed the speakers really well, was easy to communicate with and they got to me right when he said they would. I'd definitely buy from him again - stand up guy. Thanks @Bostown!

Sorry, no, I've never heard the 10x5. I also picked up the DV20X2L lightly used - a claimed 40 hours of time - at half off retail. Hell of a deal, love that cartridge.

Congrats on the purchase. Pics????? I'm running a Dynavector 20X2L on my RB700 / P5 with great results. Regarding clips/mounting - the clips on the P5 are substantially better than the mounting clips on my previous table, a Pro-ject Xpression III. The Pro-Ject had THE WORST clips, they were so...

So I added the Groovetracer reference sub-platter to my P5 last night. Along with the sound upgrade, which I think was noticeable, it also locked in the speed. Here's before (left) and after of the turntable speed according to Turntabulator on my iPhone: Pretty much spot on now. Cool.

Either $1k for a P25 is quite expensive, or I got a really good deal on my perfectly cared for, used P5 last year for $750. I love my P5 - classic looks, love the tonearm, makes beautiful music with a DV20X2L installed. I plan on having it forever. Just got a Groovetracer subplatter for it to...

I used a wooden kabob skewer I had laying around in the kitchen to get mine off. It was soft enough that it wouldn't scratch the cabinet, but strong enough to pop off a corner. I've got the grills in the basement in the Harbeth boxes...just like the naked look better.

Nice, Art! Nothing like the sound of new speakers... :)

Haha, I was surprised to see how large they looked in my living room as well...even though I'd seen them in the showroom, they just really seemed large when I got them set up (especially since I'd been demoing some P3ESRs in the same location for a while the month before.) But, they're so...

About a year in, and I still absolutely love my C7s — plan on having them a really long time. I'm sure you'll love them as well.

Barter Town has been my go to location for 12au7 and 12ax7s.

And if you want to break the bank, the VAC Sigma 160i comes with a phono stage.

Primaluna sells, or used to sell, an optional phono board with their amps. You might be able to find a used Prologue One/Two with a phono board installed for a decent price.

Thanks luvinyl, I've been through that thread a bunch! New cartridge means restarting the tweaking all over again...and I do have some tubes to try rolling when I get some time to mess around.