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I am inheriting some TT's & vinyl and I am looking for feedback on the Aesthetix Rhea because I found one cheap on eBay.
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Posted on January 5, 2017 at 13:54:26 | ||
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I am inheriting a vinyl collection and two turntables as a family member has recently passed away. I will be getting a collection of 78's, as well as a collection of normal LP's and 45's. The TT's I am getting are an Linn LP12 with a Lyra Skala cartridge, and a Dual 1019, which has a Shure M78S for use with 78's. I already own a VPI Nomad. What I would like to do is to have the LP12 and the Dual 1019 connected to my system for LP's and 78's. I would like to get an antique automatic 45 player where I can stack old singles for automatic play just for fun. I will keep my VPI as a backup as I have read that the LP12 can be finicky. Ideally, I would like a phono preamp with four inputs, but three will suffice, and I have heard good things about the Rhea. That said, I just wanted to check in with /r/audiophile to see what you think about the Rhea and what a good price would be for it. I have bought on eBay in the past, but only regular consumer grade products, not audiophile electronics. I wanted to hear from you what you think about buying audiophile gear on eBay. It looks like the seller also has some Nordost and Analysis Plus Speaker Cables and Interconnects that I may try to snag as well. Here is a link to the eBay sale on the Aesthetix Rhea: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Aesthetix-Rhea-Tube-Phono-Stage-Stereo-Preamplifier-World-Class-Stunning-/172471966174?hash=item28282159de:g:wxsAAOSw241YbFuJ Thanks so much for your help! |
RE: I owned the Rhea. It was OK....., posted on January 14, 2017 at 04:45:31 | |
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It sold for $1695.00. |
Did you buy it?, posted on January 7, 2017 at 04:37:43 | |
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Nt |
Isn't all this discussion premature?, posted on January 7, 2017 at 07:56:50 | |
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Item on eBay that isn't even bought? |
RE: Isn't all this discussion premature?, posted on January 7, 2017 at 08:38:56 | |
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I think the whole idea is that he's asking if he *should* buy it. Jack |
RE: Isn't all this discussion premature?, posted on January 7, 2017 at 10:54:45 | |
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Yes, and thanks to all for helping me decide! I think I will go for it. |
RE: Isn't all this discussion premature?, posted on January 8, 2017 at 13:41:03 | |
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Yes, for 700 I'd go for it too but it's a bidding war and will go much, much higher. |
My error. I thought it was buy-it-now (nt), posted on January 6, 2017 at 06:26:29 | |
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nt |