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Whats on your turntable tonight?
Christian McBride Trio - Out Here 
High End Headphones And HP Amp.
Most people ask first, then purchase. Interesting approach. I have the Focal Elex and have heard the Utopia. I don't think you'll regret your headphone purchase. No experience with the Naim amp, but they make good stuff. Come back and tell us how ... 
Herron VTPH-2A vs Rogers PA-2 Phono Preamplifier
I know nothing about the Rogers unit, so can't help you there.  Frankly, the VTPH-2A sounds so good with the stock tubes I've never given any thought to opening the case to even bother to see what tubes are in it.And this is from a guy who has hun... 
Budget Phono preAmp
For $500, the Parks Puffin is a no-brainer.  Lots of flexibility and customization available and Shannon Parks continues to make improvements through firmware upgrades (like click removal!).Yes, it's "digital", yes, it's not the most refined phono... 
Help/advice, upgrading my vintage amplifier!
You have some nice speakers, everything else is kind of entry level.  What's your budget?  Based on your setup, it looks like vinyl is your main source?I would avoid Jolida, I have owned one of their preamps (Fusion) and a couple of the JD9 phono ... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Commodores - Anthology 
MHDT Orchid TUBE ROLLING
I tried the 6SN7 with the converter in my Orchid and did not care for it. No experience with the 6922. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Had a friend over for a listening session, a bit of this, a bit of that. On to E.L.P. - Brain Salad Surgery 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Jim, it was a fun show! He was in fine form and had a good band. It was his first show in 18 months, so I think they were excited to be playing again. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Steve, I was a little surprised to see it there. It had been sitting at least for a few days. They put dates on their price stickers and it was from August. It was a nice find, especially since I saw Steve Miller last Friday night. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Commodores - S/T 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Santana - Abraxas from the free box.  This one is actually pretty decent other than the sleeve is falling apart and a little noise during the intro to side 1. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
And now for something completely different...Charli XCX - how i'm feeling now 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Leonard Cohen - Death of a Ladies Man. Sealed, NOS. Haven't looked it up on discogs yet to see what year it's from. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Steve Miller Band - Children of the FutureTook a trip to the local record store today and walked out with two bags of records. The on-deck bin is full...