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Monaural power amplifier 212PA

Tell me lifetime of 212E or C3G vacuum tube

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Tell me about inventory and storage status of 212E vacuum tubes

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Tell me about inventory and storage status of C3G vacuum tubes

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Does the product require regular replacement parts or calibration?

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Dumping factor 5, tell me the optimum speaker impedance and sound pressure level

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Why is the XLR balanced terminal not attached?

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How long does it take to warm up before viewing

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Analog disk player LFT1

How long does it take for the turntable to reach the rated speed

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Tell me about setting as it seems to have weight

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I would like to install the pump unit away from the listening room

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Is it acceptable for the needle pressure to remain at the proper needle pressure of the cartridge

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How long does it take for the turntable to float with air?

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SP record is playable?

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Can I use a photoelectric cartridge?

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What kind of material is used for the lead wire of the tone arm?

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Tell me more about the XFD method

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Can I install Shell-integrated cartridges such as Orthophone SPU and Concorde?

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Does the product require regular replacement parts or calibration?

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Phono equalizer amplifier C3EQ

Tell me the lifetime of the C3G vacuum tube

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Tell me about inventory and storage status of C3G vacuum tubes

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How long is the life of the battery?

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Is it possible to play during charging?

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Is it possible to expand the battery on its own?

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Is it compatible with cartridges of high impedance type such as DENON DL-103 ?

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How long does it take to warm up?

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Does the product require regular replacement parts or calibration?

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