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Bluetooth vs Turntable Recommendations
so I guess turntable beats bluetooth… https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/what-is-the-best-way-to-clean-vinyl https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/vinyl-one-word-wow    
Bluetooth vs Turntable Recommendations
I gave you a recommendation. You do what you want with it - use it as a foundation to research further to keep narrowing down what suits your system and preference, follow up on it, or flat out throw it away. It’s totally up to you. You’ve done no... 
Bluetooth vs Turntable Recommendations
Just because you’re lazy here you go…toss your old receiver too   https://upscaleaudio.com/products/nad-m10-bluos-streaming-amplifier-open  
Bluetooth vs Turntable Recommendations
You need airplay then. Bluetooth is inferior. Keep doing your research. 💩 ton of info out there.   
Bluetooth vs Turntable Recommendations
iPhone or android?   
Is a highly discerning system enjoyable?
My personal preference is realism, natural tone, presence and for the system to be able to convey emotion to the listener. I’m also trying to strike a good balance between being able to enjoy music and get the most out of a recording without overs... 
Bluetooth vs Turntable Recommendations
Bluetooth vs Turntable This shows you have done zero research on your own. Read the forums - lots of good info here. Read reviews and start educating yourself. Figure out what streaming is then start asking for thoughts when you have some unde... 
Wilson Audio Sabrina X vs Yvette vs Sabrina (Regular)
@jfandr147 Congrats! Room acoustics and speaker placement are critical with these speakers. Take your time with set up and you will be rewarded.   
Bluetooth vs Turntable Recommendations
What exactly do you mean when you say a Bluetooth machine?     
Bluetooth vs Turntable Recommendations
Something like this…kill few birds with one stone… https://www.crutchfield.com/p_745C700/NAD-C-700.html As to the turntable…I  wouldn’t venture into analog from scratch.  
What Could Cause Center Image To Present Lower than Expected
Play with speaker positioning. Moving the speakers closer together will usually make the center image more pronounced but will sacrifice on soundstage width. Spreading the speakers further apart will widen the center image and soundstage but at t... 
Pangea Ethernet Cables
@stereo5 see if there’s an option in your router settings to block and unblock a device. May be easier on the cable, connectors and you to cut the device out of network in settings rather than physically disconnecting the cable all the time…  
Rega Planar 3, Parasound Halo pre, their 2125v2 amp. Upgrade:TT, cart, or poweramp?
What’s the ratio of analog to digital in your listening? Are you planning to keep buying records or will you be streaming more? The amp upgrade is an impact across the board. These are some of the decision making factors. Problem with having both... 
Improve sound
I’ll be blunt. Your $1000 budget will allow you to achieve a marginal improvement at best no matter where you direct the funds. It’s a waste of time and money. My recommendation would be to continue setting aside the the funds for a better upgrade... 
I have NOVA V's and I am not happy
The price is wrong too.  So he has plenty of time to work with room and speaker placement since these aren’t going to sell any time soon. Something as simple as a thick area rug and a few diffusor/absorption panels from GIK Acoustics matching th...