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Do Harbeth speakers really need a 4000 damping factor?
I am using the speakers with open metal frame (3 columns, glass top with rubber bumpers - inexpensive) and cheap speaker wires. I intend to change the wires this weekend to see if it affect the sounds and I plan to build wood open frame stands... ... 
Step Up Transformer Question
I have and had several SUT - and there is difference- not sure why - I had an inexpensive Denon AU-300LC- that was thin sounding... I use now an E.A.R MC 3 (there is a newer model MC4) which is great. Also a Dynavector SUP-200  which is still in... 
Record collecting versus hoarding
Interesting and somewhat painful - What is hoarding vs. collecting Assuming you have access to all your LP’s and haven’t moved out of your house to have space for them and you don’t have them in your bathtub (I knew someone who had books thin his... 
EAR 834 line stage
I have it  and have used it in the last 15+ years - Denon 103 MC cartridge  - it is great sweet sounding, detailed - very pleasant. I also have the Quad QC-24P Valve MM/MC Phono Stage which is just as good. I don't have good experience with Solid... 
Tube PHONO preamp interference - RFI, EMI, bad grounding?
Had a similar problem and surprisingly  a power line conditioner solved it -  this is the model i have.     https://www.amazon.com/AC-Power-Filter-Conditioner-Protector/dp/B00XWL2VVK/ref=sxin_19_pa_sp_phone_search_thematic_sspa?adgrpid=5154... 
Topping D50 vs the "Big Boys"
A comparison of the D50 to the D30:https://audio-monkeys.com/dac/jds-ol-dac-vs-topping-d30-vs-topping-d50-en/ 
Need advice on new TT
just curious - what don't you like about the 301?i am sure you know that SME is remaking them for 20k+  
Cooling fans for tube amp
If u are somewhat of DIY (can u use a screw driver and electrical tape? ...:)): You might want to check out...good old RadioShack. I bought a fan, wired for connection to regular 110v (comes stripped wires - you'll need to connect wired standard p...