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Sam here again.Is new remastered vinyl fake vinyl?
Mastering, remastering, digital vs tape, these are all variables, but there are so many more. Same release sounding different from pressing to pressing could be the result of so many things, there is not a general answer. 
Advice/Warnings for a newbie
@millercarbon Greatly appreciate your advice. I understand your note on compensating for the analytical with neutral, that’s extremely helpful. And for the speaker sensitivity, this type of fundamental guidance is exactly what I was after. Cheers!... 
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@grey9hound Thank you for this link, much appreciated.  
Advice/Warnings for a newbie
I live Los Angeles. Power grid from hell. My experience with conditioners is limited to the rackmount Furmans I used to use in all my live situations, but this was in the 90s, I have however read loads in the last month of quarantine about the off... 
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I just looked at Chuck Miller's system photos, and will now keep my mouth shut for some time. 
Advice/Warnings for a newbie
@millercarbon Apologies, it was obnoxious to post all those specs, I just had it all noted in 1 file for quick reference and copy/pasted here. I appreciate the advice. I’m a touring DJ, used to large systems in large rooms for large crowds, so I’m... 
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@mrdecibel Unless I pull from my box of random power cords, I do need to purchase 2x for my amps (that idle at 300w), 1 for my pre, and 1 for my turntable PSU. So, I will be buying SOMETHING. Was going to start here (keeping it a one-stop shop): h... 
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Thanks for the insights @minorl - yes there are about 10,000 records in my room I'm about to RE-discover! Going to cool it on the buying for a bit.@cd318 - I too love the Nagaoka designs, unlike most people. I may just step 1 or 2 models up in the... 
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Thank you Dill for the power cable recommendations. 
Advice/Warnings for a newbie
Thank you all, very much appreciated.Should have mentioned cartridge is next on my list to move up with, had actually been looking at Hana as well, thank you for the recommendation. I had been reluctant to jump from MM to MC just yet, (I did buy t... 
Power Cable ~ $300 - Which to get? Nordost, Audioquest, Furutech, Shunyata, Zavfino?
Also curious about this one 
THRESHOLD S300
I've found s300e's that have balanced inputs but most don't. Anybody know if the XLR was a later addition to the s300e? I notice the used prices jump up for those as well. Or if there are any recommendations in the same price range (either older o... 
Balanced vs RCA between amp/preamp
Anyone have any idea if the Cello Palette (the later preamp version) is true balanced out? I have one coming into my possession and trying to decide if its worth the effort to have some Fischer to XLR cables made.