Recent content by ArchiMark

Thanks for the good words @ddude003 ! And thanks for all your helpful input in my other thread a while back while looking for new gear.

Received my handsome looking and super sounding custom made preamp, Aretha LT MKII by Erhard Audio about two weeks ago. Wanted to wait a bit before posting review about it here for the tubes to settle in. I learned of this great preamp from one of the members here, TomD62. I am so glad that he...

Done....was $5K extra though due to the Superconductor..... 🙃

Sure thing..... Should I use deionized titanium cables that were bathed in audiophile air?

Thanks! I've pretty much decided to go with the Aretha LT after several emails with Holger at Erhard....very responsive and open to some customization requests.....

Decided to go with a restored/upgraded Dynaco ST-70 amp.....hope to receive by end of next week. Now, trying to decide on a suitable preamp.....currently, considering the Schiit Freya+ and an Erhard Audio Aretha LT. Any other preamps I should consider? Thanks.

UPDATE Received the Tube Box DS3 B two days ago....connected it and listened to a few records.... While the S2 was very good, I do think it sounds better than the Tube Box S2.... Very pleased with the decision to upgrade. Thanks again to everyone for your input. Always very helpful to have it!

You're killing me with all your crazy ideas! 🙃 Keep 'em coming.... 😊

Thanks for sharing your experience with the Dayton. Always, appreciate hearing personal experiences. I watched that video earlier today and was very helpful.

Thanks for the creative ideas!

Yes, but there are various people that do restoration/upgrades on them.....

THANKS for all your detailed input and suggestions. Very helpful! Someone has suggested that I look at a Dynaco ST-70.....

Hi, Title says it all (hopefully....). Considering getting my first tube amp.... Currently, I have Yamaha R-N600A solid state amp....very good but not sure has the warm sound I'm looking for. Other current components: - Technics SL-1200MK2 turntable with Ortofon LVB 250 cartridge - Pro-Ject...

Have heard of Rega, but have not seen their products in person. Thanks for the suggestion! Thanks for all your input! In fairness to the S2, it may have been my fault, due to my removing stock tube and inserting other tube. I may have wiggled the tube too much and inadvertently rocked socket...

Thanks for your input..... The Manley is a bit out of my price range.... Agree with the first part of your comment....