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    New tube amp: the Cayin HA-1A MK2

    Ok boys and girls! The Amp has arrived and I will pick it up from FedEx tomorrow. Any interest for pictures of the unboxing, internals, etc? I am taking your requests.... 😀
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    New tube amp: the Cayin HA-1A MK2

    And for a totally unrelated topic :k701smile: Check out my own invention for VU meters mk i :joy:
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    New tube amp: the Cayin HA-1A MK2

    Hi there folks- I am so glad to find this thread on head-fi! Been away for a while from the forums and was delighted to find all the valuable info on the Mk2 right here. Not sure if you all experienced the same issue as I did? I couldn't find a lot of information and reviews on the mk2 with...
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    Selecting your first turntable setup - Get the biggest bang for your buck - Keep it under $2000

    Greeting all, I just wanted to drop a line to all of you watching this thread and see what are your latest experiences with tables and Amps? It's been a while since I was on head-fi but I am looking forward to catching up with all of you folks and see your adventures with HiFi music and...
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    Schiit Lyr & Lyr 2 Tube Compatibility List

    Greetings fellow Lyr & Lyr 2 lovers - It's been a while since I have been on the forum and figured to send a post and check on all my buddies out there! Hope you still tube rolling even in this madness of Covid-19. Also, I was a bit miffed with the Lyr3 not supporting all the tubes we bought...
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    Selecting your first turntable setup - Get the biggest bang for your buck - Keep it under $2000

    Congratulations on your new acquisition .....  It looks like you have a great line up of components.  It's closing in on 2 years for me with my TT and records and I do not regret getting into Vinyl one bit.  Granted its more work and requires physical handling of the medium; but there is a clear...
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    Selecting your first turntable setup - Get the biggest bang for your buck - Keep it under $2000

    I bought Sennheiser On-ear momentum from eBay on sale for use in the office for under $70 (quite a steal).  I was blown away by the sound, absolutely awesome for such a low price.  A few months later I found another pair of Sennheisers, Momentums on sale for under $140 and I couldn't resist...
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    Selecting your first turntable setup - Get the biggest bang for your buck - Keep it under $2000

    Sorry my bad @Eee Pee! I confused the Nomad and Traveler with respect to the phono stage.  The Nomad has it built-in and whole kabootle for about $1k.   Your setup looks awesome - I have the Schiit Lyr2 and Audeze LCD3s and the sound is superb  
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    Schiit Lyr Tube Rollers

    Hey boys, great to see the thread alive and kicking.     A new comer to TTs asked questions on one of my threads that got me back to the forums to help out a bit; couldn't help sneak a peak at this fine thread here.  Love seeing the legacy alive and kicking and the bug biting so many new...
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    Selecting your first turntable setup - Get the biggest bang for your buck - Keep it under $2000

    Good option @KG Jag. I had considered the Traveler while doing my initial shopping but felt the integrated phono-amp to be a snoozer.  At the time I was doing my shopping, they retailed for under $1,000 which doesn't seem to be the case anymore.   I think your second suggestion is bang...
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    Selecting your first turntable setup - Get the biggest bang for your buck - Keep it under $2000

    No worries, more than happy to help.   I believe that table sturdiness has a lot to do with quality of sound.  The heavier the table the less vibrations and skipping you are likely to experience.  The tone arm and components also factor into the cost of the table.   I am not a believer of...
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    Selecting your first turntable setup - Get the biggest bang for your buck - Keep it under $2000

        Ok Sir, here are the pics and details of the platter: Radius of 6"   Thickness of 6/16": Make sure the edges are chamfered so that no body cuts themselves by mistake while placing or removing vinyl from the platter.   But from experience, I suggest you buy the Acrylic...
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    Selecting your first turntable setup - Get the biggest bang for your buck - Keep it under $2000

    Wow....You have selected an amazing set of components!  You will rock it out my friend.  Take a look at Golden Ear's Triton Ones.  Read the reviews to learn about what Sandy Grove has done with creating speakers that are with multiple folds to their price.   I love McIntosh products across the...
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    Selecting your first turntable setup - Get the biggest bang for your buck - Keep it under $2000

    Welcome to Head-Fi @MEF5521!!    The final choice was a combination of things that went into the setup, see this post: post #20   My target was to keep the entire setup under $2,000 not just the turn table. My total investment ended up being ~$700 give or take.  I bought few additional...
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