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Thoughts About Turntable Upgrades
Other recommendation made USA: Any Basis Audio table from 1400/2001/2000 and up. Used market steal/best value.....  
The best speaker cables you’ve had
Analysis Plus 9AWG single minimum. Hard to DIY on this one. Copper is all you need... Double 9AWG or 8AWG even better. I tried "listening" to these cables and like others here I heard nothing................. untill I hooked up the speakers! Have ... 
Stereo or monoblocks
Stereo or Mono, it does not matter other than it is easier to physically move the mono amps And the mono amps can be placed nearer the speakers. I am the owner of Quicksilver, PrimaLuna(stereo/mono) and Bedini(stereo) amps. Some amps are only avai... 
QLN Speakers anyone
Just curious, what amp/preamp/source is in service with these speakers?  
Primaluna or not Primaluna
I own Primaluna Dialogue Premium HP and EVO 400 amps... not integrated....! Also Quicksilver V4 and Mono 120/KT 150 tubes. Audible Illusions M3b preamp. All the above tube amps are great sounding with VonSchweikert and Totem speakers. Quicksilver ... 
What is the best tonearm for a SOTA Nova turntable?
There is no "Best" choice. SME V and many Rega variations are Great Choice for under $35k...... Audionut51  
Turntables
Basis 2001 used and Origin Live(Calypso and above) are super value for the money! Audionut51  
Turntables
Good Choice!  
What’s your latest high-end audio purchase?
Primaluna Evo 400 amp. Audionut51  
What are/were the best sounding cheap components you have ever had?
Oppo @ MSRP or lower price. Bedini amps. Audible Illusions preamps. Meridian 504 tuner used. Basis turntables and Rega tomearms used. Totem speakers used(Mani II & Forest) Audionut51    
Ideal power cord lengths?
10 AWG or better O2 free pure copper..  
Audio Research, AYON and Primaluna tube amplifiers.
Primaluna EVO 400 and Premiun Dialogue HP are in same league as Quicksilver V4 and Mono 120. All point to point wired and better value and reliability than ARC. Owned/Own all three.... Amps not integrated amp. VonSchweikert and Totem Speakers. Aud... 
Turntable sub $4k buy decisions too many.
Used Basis 1400/2000/2001/2500 OR Origin Live Calypso or higher......  
What do you use to keep high gloss speakers clean?
I second that: "Damp microfiber cloth followed by a clean dry microfiber cloth."  
Totem Acoustic Forest Signatures
Amps tube or solid state All that is neded is a Quality Amp 50 Watts! I will take a high quality 50 Watt over a 500 watt all day long. Be aware, there are high quality 500 watt amps out there, too. Both $$$ but worth it......