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Best cartridge <$200?
Just like DACS, they all sound the same. 
Shootout of Nos 6sn7 tubes
My 6n8s tubes arrived yesterday.  I was only able to play a couple of songs, but right out of the box, these sound like winners.  Very quiet and detailed, good dynamics, and a little more "tubey" sounding than the 1578s.  I'm reserving judgment on... 
What are you streaming tonight?
Amanda Gookin - Forward Music Project 1.0, Qobuz Hi-Res 
What are you streaming tonight?
The Jayhawks - XOXO, Qobuz 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Van Halen - Women and Children First 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
The Pixies - Surfer Rosa 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Eric Clapton - Backless  
How does adding a second subwoofer improve your systems SQ?
I do care people I interact with do so in a respectful and sincere manner, and this has definitely not been consistently the case around this issue and as a result I have grown a profound distaste for those who promote it.What's that?  Cake and ea... 
2k to 4k Streaming DAC
TEAC NT-505.  At the lower end of your budget, sounds great, does MQA. 
Harbeth 30.1 or 40.1
I own the Super HL5 Plus 40th Anniversary Edition and absolutely love them.  I'm looking forward to hearing the 40.2.  I'll post my impressions. 
What are you streaming tonight?
Soko - Feel Feelings, Qobuz Hi-Res.  Never heard of her before, but I am really enjoying this. 
What are you streaming tonight?
Margo Price - That's How Rumors Get Started, Qobuz Hi-Res 
Harbeth 30.1 or 40.1
Curious why the Super HL5 Plus isn't under consideration?  I haven't heard the 30 or 40 series.  One of my friends purchased some 40.2's recently and I'll be checking those out tomorrow. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Jennifer Warnes - Famous Blue Raincoat: The Songs of Leonard Cohen 
my $686 stereo system, laugh if you want...
Nothing like reviving a 16 year old thread.  That's $936.20 in today's dollars!