Recent content by Clarkey_71

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    Question Three phono stage, which one ?

    Any love for the E.A.T E-GLO Petit II? I had a Mk I version and absolutely loved it. Can't recommend it highly enough.
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    Preamp suggestions

    X 2 for considering Graham Slee. Great products that punch well above their weight. Always worth a listen.
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    What's on your Hi-Fi auditioning playlist?

    Like others, I have a few go to tracks. In no particular order: Paul Weller - Strange museum Paul Weller - Pick it up World Party - Is it too late? Led Zep - No Quarter Led Zep - The rain song Tears for Fears - Badman's song RHCP - Funky Monks AC/DC - Hells bells The Doors - Riders on the...
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    It's Record Store Day tomorrow (Saturday 12th April, 2025) - any plans?

    The first RSD was in 2008. Back then it would have been a more modest event. Bringing it up to date. In the UK alone over 300 record shops participated in the event this year. Extrapolate that across the world and I think those metrics alone suggest RSD is doing OK, with little evidence of a...
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    It's Record Store Day tomorrow (Saturday 12th April, 2025) - any plans?

    I think it's a little unfair to write it off as nothing more than a marketing ruse. My local indie shop relies on the additional attention the day brings to vinyl interest/sales in general. In the lead up to the event BBC 6 music featured several interviews with indie record shop owners and they...
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    System photos, post yours

    I'm not sure I've ever seen one come up 2nd hand. I'm guessing they're just keepers?!? Have you considered the Petite? I was very happy with mine. There is currently an ex dem one available on line though it may be a step down from your TE phono stage...
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    System photos, post yours

    Go for it. It's an absolute gem. Very expensive but worth every penny to my ears. I can't rate it highly enough. Functionality is great too without impossibly hidden dip switches to overcome.
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    System photos, post yours

    Yes. Been using AR since the early 90s. The valves in my current amp need replacing really, but it's an expense I can't afford at the moment. After using various solid state phono stages (Graham Slee & Trichord to name a couple) I came across the EAT petite. I Loved it and eventually upgraded to...
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    System photos, post yours

    Nice rack!
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    System photos, post yours

    35+ years in the making!
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    What is on your hi-fi wishlist?

    Just confirming this is a wish list and not a want list?!? YG are the best speakers I've ever heard. My local dealer (Criterion Audio) are a distributor and always have different versions up and running in the dem room. I wouldn't want to greedy, but the Carmel 3 are the entry level, but at...
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    Question Phono Stage help!

    I had a Reflex C for a while. Always thought it punched well above it's weight. I moved on to a trichord Diablo and I couldn't say it was the upgrade the additional price suggested. Have moved on since but always have fond memories of the Reflex C.
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    What are some good turntable brands?

    Bargain....... 😙
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    Question Suggestions for foundational parts of a longer term vinyl setup

    I can't add anything to this thread that others haven't already mentioned, but just wanted to say this has been a great thread to read!!! The forum at it's best! HNY all!