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End Game Turntable suggestions
@pindac  Yes the Nutube was quite a fun build, only a few hours! I’ve also done a few ACA monos. So, you’re doing an alternate version of B1 that’s balanced? Assuming the larger component you mean an upgraded power supply that’s internal? One thi... 
End Game Turntable suggestions
@pindac Very happy to read all this info! I agree the Panzerholz is fantastic and I’m actually sitting in a nice amount of scraps I’m will find useful soon. Not so interested in tonearm wand but have seen some interesting bodies for DL103 etc   ... 
End Game Turntable suggestions
+1 @lewm regarding SP10 MK3. Mine was in 99% new condition, chip upgraded and serviced by JP, resides in a panzerholz plinth, and I can’t say I’ve hear it bettered.   
That sound is right for me.
I wonder if you’d like it as much if you couldn’t see the system.  
RIP Thom Bell
@whipsaw Backstabbers is all time! Spinners, Delfonics, Stylistics, Dionne Warwick, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Elton John, Teddy Pendergrass, Archie Bell, Johnny Mathis, Billy Paul, Phyliss Hyman… just so much love ❤️   
Confession: I only like Norah Jones because so many others told me to
Does nothing for me. Indifferent.  
End Game Turntable suggestions
SP10R new or SP10mK3 used (and dialed by JP Jones)  
Pass Labs Speaker Choices
SP10mk3 > Pass XP25 or Bricast M1SE > Pass Nutube B1 (quick substitute while Cello Palette is in shop) > Pass Aleph 1.2 monos > ADS L1290’s … lacks bottom at low levels but midrange to die for at any level. Speakers are my weakest link... 
Ditching Class A Amps due to Heat - Sort of a Poll
+1 @jakleiss   
Ditching Class A Amps due to Heat - Sort of a Poll
Pass Aleph 1.2 Pure Class A 150wpc monos and will never get rid of them.  
Grace F-9E
I have F9E, Ruby, F14, and Level II Ruby, they’re all nice for different reasons… best IMO but the level II Ruby is def special   
Klipsch Speakers
Ditch the Klipsch  
Simplest Linear PSU?
Paul Hynes  
Is the seated-centered solo listening to music a dated tech?
Let me know when you grow more than 2 ears.  
Digital source upgrade suggestion?
@kota1 I will have a look, thanks! @ghdprentice Right. Well I am not totally opposed to losing iTunes/Airplay. The organization for DJ/label work is not so tied to my "pleasure" listening, I can always keep the iTunes organization and use that wh...