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Honest question about cartridge vs. turntable performance.
I'd rather spend 80% on the turntable and 20% on the cartridge, than flipping those numbers around, but they both matter.  The 5.1 is a decent turntable, but you'll get more out of your cartridge if you invest in a better platform.  On the other h... 
Your vote for greatest (covers) album
Tom Jones - Reload 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Diana Krall - Love Scenes 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
@slaw I loved Hole. Not so much for their music but for the live performances. You never knew what you were going to get out of Courtney. I saw them three different times and every show was completely different. 
Harbeth P3ESR metal tweeter
My P3ESRs are really easy to listen to. I've never found them bright or harsh, but they do offer a lot of detail. I have mine in kind of a near field setup in my computer room. I'm many ways, they are my favorite speakers. They're also the least e... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Ramones - Leave Home 
What are you streaming tonight?
Took a little break from Joe Bonamassa to work out, listening to the Pandora Techno channel.  They put together the best mix (for me) of any of the music services I have.  It's mostly high energy tunes which are great for my time on the elliptical... 
What are you streaming tonight?
Joe Bonamassa - A New Day Now (20th Anniversary Edition), Qobuz Hi-Res 
What are you streaming tonight?
Jaga Jazzist - Pyramid, Qobuz 
What are you streaming tonight?
That was my first thought uber... "I may have to pick this up on vinyl" 
Need help finding a phono/preamp
Parks Puffin. 
What are you streaming tonight?
Deep Purple - Whoosh!, Qobuz Hi-ResI'm really digging this! 
Need preamp recommendation
I'd look at Modwright's offerings. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
True that slaw! The Who - Live at Leeds 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Ozzy - Diary of a Madman, 30th anniversary edition. That makes me feel old, especially since it's been a few years since the 30th anniversary, lol