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Digitizing Vinyl; Suggestions Please
Thx @taxdevl I think you are right about the quality issueAnd yes, the Sweeteater is over my budget unfortunately ... Buying replacement cd’s and or buying downloads is becoming more attractive sounding, but Im still dedicated to recording the vin... 
Digitizing Vinyl; Suggestions Please
@bstatmasterthx, didn’t know Schiit made an ADC. They make good stuff, I bought their Lyr 2 and Mjolnir 2 for headphones. So you've used the Jil with Audacity? Did you find that Audacity easy to work with for vinyl digitizing?  
Digitizing Vinyl; Suggestions Please
@tkr - good pointbut I was under the impression that it wouldn’t take 2x the time. I thought editing would be more fluid and automatic, and not having to watch the EAP-time (frequency) graphs as the vinyl spins, but rather, editing in the digital ... 
Digitizing Vinyl; Suggestions Please
(I say sell something else to get money to ship your LP's and their gear where you are going.To Africa ?????  ;) 
Digitizing Vinyl; Suggestions Please
@topoxforddoc THe Prism Sound Lyra 2 sounds great and looks great, but its not in the budget Im afraid ... or maybe I could buy yours for ...... $500  :) LOL 
Digitizing Vinyl; Suggestions Please
@roberjmanIve heard a lot of good things about the Bluesound Vault, will keep that in mind, thanks - .... but "throw away your computer" ... you crazy! :) 
Digitizing Vinyl; Suggestions Please
Thx @cleeds - I didn't know Audacity was still around, I had used that back in 2004- 15 years ago. Amazing that they have stood the test of time, will take another look at it again.  
Manley Chinook or Any comparable Preamp?
Eastern Elecric Phono 
Triode wire or audio quest
Cool.  Just curious what components you are using with the TWLs? Ive found the TWLs sound good with Bel Canto Class D DAC and amps, the SPDIF tames my SimAudio CDP upper frequencies, and the ICs mate really well with Zu Audio speakers. I haven’t t... 
System Cable Upgrade Recommendation
Bf, It looks like you got excited and pull the trigger on the bluejeans cables. Bluejeans a good starting place for your system but certainly not end game cable material even for your system. I’ve tried Blue Jeans too, and I know you can do better... 
Triode wire or audio quest
I vote for TWLs, having the -SPDIF/BNC digi, pair of RCA ICs, pair of XLR ICs, and a "digital american" power cord that I use on my transport to tame the top end digital glare. But ...... if I had a really flat sounding system, I would probably go... 
USB vs SPDIF, which sounds better?
Since cables sound different in different systems based on synergy, I would say:1. If you compare AU24SE USB, only compare to an AU24SE SPDIF, and an AU24SE XLR. 2. IMO, SPDIF is the most reliable in most situations, out of the 4 (USB, SPDIF, XLR,... 
Which Amp to complete my system?
definitely tubes with Klipsch horns. And Although the Pass Labs Amps are some of the best SS imitators of tubes, IMO, Pass amp still will not do u justice.The PSA BHK 250 would be too much power for easy-to-Drive-Klipsch horns. The Sonic Frontiers... 
Manley Chinook or Any comparable Preamp?
I have to go down to the USPS to pick up my Chinook Special addition Mark II, that I bought from Upscale Audio in California. The owner of upscale, Kevin deal, really loves the Manley Chinook. So much so, that he worked out a deal with Manley to c... 
My first Tube Amplifier
first was a  hybrid integrated was a BAT tube pre of 6h30s, my first "real" quality amplifier. the problem was that I was driving Klipsch. The pair of Dali Helicons fixed that, and I could finally see what he BAT could really do.I sold the BAT aft...