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Am I broken? Am I stuck? Do I have to return my audiophile card now?
Maybe your just Broke, not Broken...šŸ˜  
Matching the cartridge to the phono stage
I keep it simple...I use both a Denon 103 and a Hana el. These cartridges are pretty close as far as what loading they require or is recommended (400 ohms). I use a USA made Jensen SUT into my tubed Tavish phono's MM section. Sounds Dann good to m... 
Cable elevators
Unfortunately, most normal rooms do not allow the use of risers, as some of the cable is run or hidden under furniture etc. Plus the wife factor. It's bad enough she does not appreciate the equipment as is, wants her living room back...  
Will China become the poor manā€™s dealer for high end audio?
I'm a British audio guy, engineered, designed and made in the UK. Most of what I own is UK made. Yes, some of what I own, the ancillary equipment, is made in China, hard to avoid.Ā   
What is the appeal of the Denon 103 cartridges?
Just to add, it's also bull that it needs to be used in some super heavy tonearm. It will sound just fine in a medium mass arm. Have one installed on my thorens td 1500 with 14 gram arm, sounds good to my ears.  
Chord Qutestā€”ā€”>No difference
All you really need is the Musical Fidelity v90 dac. It sounds amazing for the price.  
Did I do a good thing or not?
Lp gear shows that cartridge to be discontinued, how were you able to buy one? I own the 97xe and like it a lot. Sold my extra, regrettably.Ā   
Did I do a good thing or not?
Some find the m97xe to be better. Those are going for 400 to 500! I have one and love it. I have much more expensive MC cartridges but I find that the shure still sounds darn good for what it is. It was only around 87 bucks back in the day, before... 
What's Up?
I've had my basic border patrol for several years now...seems to do the job for me. No reason to change it out, as it sounds analog and musical. Built like a tank to boot.  
Help this old rookie with speakers
Jbl 4309's...$2000...Ā  I may be letting a brand new pair go. Walnut With Blue grills...  
Rega planar 3 (50th Anniversary)
There does not seem to be too much excitement about it. To me, it looks very nice and a good value, considering what you get. I may bite...  
Why Donā€™t You Post Your System on Your Profile?
Because posting on here is prehistoric really...the whole system needs to be revised. I canā€™t even attach a pic! I tried my best to post my system, but I could honestly care less really. Iā€™m not on here all that much anyhow. I occasionally pop In ... 
When Will the DAC Singularity Be Reached?
A border patrol dac is all you need, if you like your music to sound more warm and natural. Takes the nasty edge off of red book cd playback. Loving mine.  
What speaker could safely be ordered without hearing it first?
Tannoy Legacy or GR speakers, end of game...  
The new Linn LP12 50th Anniversary edition
Thatā€™s a freaking down payment on a house! Who in the he$$ can afford this stuff?? Not me.... You can go to Thomman USA and buy yourself a brand new Thorens TD 1500 for what amounts to $1850 US dollars! ($2999 if bought in US). It is a suspended ...