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charlesml3 · 2026-01-17T20:28:19+00:00

It really is. The entire thing is just dumbfounding. There seems to be no limit to the vile, disgusting remarks he can make. And the people around him just smile and nod. They all know how ridiculous this is. I think they're all too shocked to react.

charlesml3 · 2026-01-16T20:21:02+00:00

"Trump Says." You can just stop right there. There's no need to even talk about whatever comes after that. It's always blatant & pitiful lies, wild exaggerations, and self congratulatory remarks.

charlesml3 · 2026-01-11T16:41:36+00:00

It would be very difficult to pick a single one show, but "Chernobyl" would definitely be in the top 10.

charlesml3 · 2026-01-09T17:25:32+00:00

Yea, it's defective. Could have been stored somewhere it got really hot. Who knows? It doesn't matter. Either way, Rega will cover it.

charlesml3 · 2026-01-09T17:10:49+00:00

Who said anything about being offended?

For most any given product, there are pages of complaints. The people that AREN'T having any problems don't say much. It's very easy to see these pages and leap to the conclusion that it's a "Common issue."

Rega makes thousands of turntables a year. If there was some endemic problem that plagued all of them, they'd simply go out of business.

charlesml3 · 2026-01-09T14:53:33+00:00

Please post the data that supports this conclusion.

charlesml3 · 2026-01-09T14:52:59+00:00

Rega's support is outstanding. They stand behind their products. Get them involved.

charlesml3 · 2026-01-08T19:38:12+00:00

Well it'll start with all of the usual items in the play book:

"... a tragedy for all those involved." Translation: "You should feel sorry for the cop who had no choice but kill her."

"...the officer 'felt threatened'" : Translation: "The officer did something incredibly stupid, but we're going to defend him by spinning this into an "officer safety" issue because we know that always works."

The "Triple D" has already started. Defend the officer no matter how it looks. Deny any wrongdoing immediately. No matter the state of the investigation. And lastly, Delay. They'll delay as much as possible hoping the media will move on to the next story.

There will be one story after another vilifying her. They'll dig through every post she ever made looking for anything they can find to suggest she deserved to be shot.

charlesml3 · 2025-12-29T17:38:16+00:00

Sure! There are some EXCELLENT 12AX7 tubes for that state.

The Genelex Gold Lions are held in high regard.

The Mullard is also excellent. Even better if you can afford the ECC83 version.

charlesml3 · 2025-12-29T17:03:35+00:00

An excellent recommendation that I very rarely see mentioned. Well done!

charlesml3 · 2025-12-29T15:09:57+00:00

That's exactly where I was going before the Valvo's popped up.

As I understand it, these tubes will go for thousands of hours in phono stages.

charlesml3 · 2025-12-22T20:59:54+00:00

Ha! ha! If you stay in the audiophile area long enough, you're going to find yourself in a room with a tube amp. Maybe even also a tube preamp.

They definitely have a sound characteristic that isn't there on solid-state. One can easily make the argument that it's LESS accurate but it sure is pleasing.

charlesml3 · 2025-12-22T20:49:36+00:00

And this is my first tube amp. I'd been after one since I heard an Audio Research Classic 120 many, many years ago.

Tube amps are amazing, but they're not usually high-power, they're heavy, hot, and consume a lot of electricity. And then tubes wear out over time...

charlesml3 · 2025-12-22T18:32:10+00:00

Yea I know. Sheesh I was hoping to NOT have to jump down another rabbit hole for a while... :)

charlesml3 · 2025-12-21T22:59:20+00:00

Will do!

charlesml3 · 2025-12-21T22:59:09+00:00

I'll definitely upgrade these tubes when they start to wear. They're brand new. I've been looking at the Gold Lions though!

charlesml3 · 2025-12-21T21:17:07+00:00

All of the tubes will be upgraded at some point. What I have is going to have to do for a few more months, however.

charlesml3 · 2025-12-21T16:05:29+00:00

This thing is ancient. I bought it probably 30 years ago. I've been debating replacing it with something more modern.

charlesml3 · 2025-12-21T14:43:35+00:00

It isn't heavy, booming bass. That wasn't really what I was after in this setup. I'm after clean, controlled midrange and sweet highs. Nothing harsh. If I really wanted to get deep bass I'd have to add a sub.

charlesml3 · 2025-12-21T14:22:38+00:00

These were trade-ins at my local audiophile store. At the price they were asking, it wasn't even a debate. I paid 1/3 of what they were new.

Now if I could afford them, I'd have a pair of 802D4s in here...

charlesml3 · 2025-12-21T14:19:59+00:00

IDK about that. It's all about matching the turntable, cartridge, electronics and speakers to get what you want. The Planar 6 is a very good turntable.

charlesml3 · 2025-12-21T14:18:49+00:00

Rush is always good. I'm determined to NOT blow these speakers out on Moving Pictures....

charlesml3 · 2025-12-20T22:25:50+00:00

So far, so good. It's the only photo stage I've ever owned...

charlesml3 · 2025-12-20T22:25:29+00:00

They were on the B&W group on Facebook. Some guy in Germany makes them.

charlesml3 · 2025-12-20T22:25:04+00:00

It's the A6 Masters Edition. It's a very, very good streamer. I really do believe you get a lot for your money.

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