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[Jonny77]

Think I’m going to do it, praise seems pretty universal for the Technics

 

[SnowmaNick]

Does anyone have experience with Margules Audio? I’m looking at buying their Arch-3 hybrid integrated and looking for unbiased feedback. Speakers are Revel F208. I have 2 JL Audio subs if needed but I’d like to just run straight 2.0 if I can.

Well, I did a thing. Now to see how his thing sounds.

 

[Russ I]

Well, I did a thing. Now to see how his thing sounds.

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Sure is purty.

 

[Nee Lewman]

Yes it is. Drool.

 

[Nee Lewman]

I WANNA KNOW HOW IT SOUNDS (not really, BUT I NEEDz 2 KNOW)... But seriously, don't tell me.

 

[SnowmaNick]

I WANNA KNOW HOW IT SOUNDS (not really, BUT I NEEDz 2 KNOW)... But seriously, don't tell me.

Really good. Like, really, really good. I’m going to listen a few additional days before saying more. It currently has RCA Clear Top 12AU7 tubes in it, and I’m running it to my Revel F208’s full range in a 2.0 setup. I’m completely happy right now. It’s replacing a Parasound Halo Integrated.

 

[David A.]

When does yours arrive?

looks like it will ship Wednesday and arrive sometime late next week.

Question: how do we feel about the Ortofon 2m blue vs the 2m black as a cart? Dave has an extra one and is offering me a deal on one . Should I take it?

 

[folsom_lives]

Well, I did a thing. Now to see how his thing sounds.

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This is one of those things where if I have to ask the price, I already know it's too rich for my blood.

 

[HayesWeighsIn]

Don’t get a cartridge from them. Get the A/T VM95ML from Amazon or wherever. $169. It’s got a Microline stylus which has the longest life and tracks like it’s on rails.

I think @zombie.modernist has this exact setup. Hopefully he will chime in.

The 95ML is a stupid good tracker. Some records that are notoriously troublesome, this thing just cruises through. Zero IGD. It’s wild!

Get on Deep Discount’s mailing list. They throw 15% coupons all the time and stock this!

 

[HiFi Guy]

This is one of those things where if I have to ask the price, I already know it's too rich for my blood.

Those are built in Mexico. Get the price in pesos first. It’ll make dollars sound less expensive.

 

[SnowmaNick]

This is one of those things where if I have to ask the price, I already know it's too rich for my blood.

The price isn’t that bad (for 2023 hi-if prices at least). The issue is finding a dealer, Margules flies a bit under the radar. MSRP is $4,499 these days.

 

[HiFi Guy]

The price isn’t that bad (for 2023 hi-if prices at least). The issue is finding a dealer, Margules flies a bit under the radar. MSRP is $4,499 these days.

Or 83,200 pesos.

 

[SnowmaNick]

Or 83,200 pesos.

I’m rich, woohoo!

Or, wait, did I just blow my kids college funds …

 

[trickyseven]

Can my Dual 1215 support a record weight? Any special considerations for a weight on a direct drive table?

 

[Russ I]

Can my Dual 1215 support a record weight? Any special considerations for a weight on a direct drive table?

I've long used a record weight (~ 13 oz) on my Dual 1219 and it's no problem at all. (At least I've never noticed a problem.) I actually feel more comfortable using it on the Dual than on a belt-drive.

 

[trickyseven]

I've long used a record weight (~ 13 oz) on my Dual 1219 and it's no problem at all. (At least I've never noticed a problem.) I actually feel more comfortable using it on the Dual than on a belt-drive.

Thank you friend!

 

[Nee Lewman]

Or 83,200 pesos.

A bargain compared to the 368,800 rupees!

 

[dansomeone]

A bargain compared to the 368,800 rupees!

Or 21,208,375 Colombian pesos...

 

[Joe Mac]

Or 21,208,375 Colombian pesos...

It’s a pity we lost the Lira as the ultimate top trump!

 

[kvetcha]

It’s a pity we lost the Lira as the ultimate top trump!

Zimbabwean dollars say hi