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How true is the statement that I'm most likely ending up with a tube amp for my HD600s?
You can get new earpads you know. That's the very first thing I would do if buying used headphones. 
Who will soon be going to a live concert?
Saw Steve Miller last week. Pat Metheny coming up this week.  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Commodores - Greatest Hits 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
E. L. P. - Brain Salad Surgery 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
E.L.O. - Eldorado  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Joan Shelley - S/T 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Cool. I'm in Olympia.  
Lady Blackbird- Black Acid Soul - great sounding new Artist
@jperry I'm surprised it's not more widely available.  I think it's one of the best releases of the year.  Looks like her record company missed the boat. 
What are you streaming tonight?
Martina Topley Bird - Forever I Wait, Qobuz Hi-Res.  It's hard (for me) not to make comparisons to her work with Tricky, but this stands up really well on its own. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
@sourpuss123 Are you in the Northwest?  Were you referring to Haggen?   
Lady Blackbird- Black Acid Soul - great sounding new Artist
This really jumped out at me when I listened to it on Qobuz.  Great stuff.  Rough Trade is taking pre-orders for a blue vinyl version.  $39.99 plus shipping. 
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...