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Responses from big_greg

What are you streaming tonight?
Tori Amos - Little Earthquakes, Qobuz 
Harbeth 40.2 or Vandersteen Quatro CT
Of all the speakers I've heard, including Vandersteens, high-end KEF, and Wilsons (sorry, don't recall which models), the 40.2s were the ones I loved the most.  I'd keep 'em. 
What are you streaming tonight?
Son Lux - Tomorrows II, QobuzThe White Stripes - Greatest Hits, Qobuz 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Bassnectar - All Colors 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Slade - Slayed? 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Alice in Chains - SAP  
What are you streaming tonight?
Joan of Arc - Tim Melina Theo Bobby, Qobuz Hi-Res.  How have I never heard of this band before?   
What are you streaming tonight?
Lee Ritenour - Dream Catcher, Qobuz Hi-Res 
How are phono cables different (related to hum issue)?
The Blue Jeans cables are a good value, but they can rob the music of some of its life.  They are a good option for turntable use because of their low capacitance.  Depending on the level of your turntable and system, you may find them a little "s... 
What are you streaming tonight?
Chris Cornell - No One Sings Like You Anymore, Qobuz  
Sorry, it’s not me, it’s you?
What you did sounds more like a home audition than a "mistake". 
Warm romantic & detailed
I've only heard the 40.2s (amazing!), so can't comment on the differences between .1, .2 and .3, but I would be surprised if they were significant.  I'd suggest checking out the Harbeth User Group - https://www.harbeth.co.uk/usergroup/.  There may... 
Do you, or did you, have Audiophile buddies that you shared music, gear, times with?
I've been fortunate to find a music club locally where (pre-pandemic) we get together every month and listen to member's picks of music based on a theme.  We've been continuing in virtual mode.  I've had a number of guys over to my place and been ... 
What are you streaming tonight?
Welcome bogbeat!  Reuben, it looks like you went on a tear!Laura Marling - The Lockdown Sessions, QobuzVarious Artists - Not From Where I'm Standing, QobuzThe latter is a collection of Bond themes.  Some are weird, some are very cool.  Worth a lis... 
Opinions on Silnote Cables
I have the Morpheus Reference Classic RCA phono cables and use them in one of my secondary systems between the phono stage and my headphone amp.  They are well made and sound better than Blue Jeans cables, but not as good or as quiet with MM carts...