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Anyone use Koetsu with Harbeth
Real curiosity here and at the risk of sounding dumb... I've never heard anyone ask about a mismatch between their speakers and cartridge. Have you heard the Harbeths?  If so, did you like their sound?  What is it about them or your cartridge that... 
What are you streaming tonight?
@16f4 I really like the new Shelby Lynne album, that's good stuff! 
What are you streaming tonight?
Blank & Jones - Milchbar - Seaside Season 12, Qobuz Hi-Res.  Some nice mellow chill electronicRina Sawayama -  Sawayama, Qobuz.  I don't listen to much pop music, but this is really catchy and well done.Jamael Dean - Oblivion, Qobuz.  Nice mo... 
Beginning of a new journey...
I'll just have to find the right tubes for itHow do you know it doesn't already have the right tube if you don't even have it yet?I haven't heard it either so I could be misjudging the Vali because of its low price, but I wouldn't spend a lot of m... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
McCoy Tyner - Atlantis  
TEAC NT-505 impossible connecting to WiFi router o such LAN: help me please?
I have been having problems with mine as well and have tried a number of things including a new router, firmware updates, factory resets, different cables, etc.  The problem seems to be a result of using a wireless client to establish the connecti... 
What's your process for comparing new gear, cables, etc.?
I find that listening over the long term is a much better way for me to evaluate the differences that components make.  That's not to say that doing A/B testing doesn't point out differences, it does.  But what it points out is that there is a dif... 
Speakers for Yamaha AS2100
I also own the Canton Vento Reference 9 DC.  As mentioned, they are very well made, attractive, and produce a surprising amount of tight bass for their size.  They are very neutral and maybe a little on the "polite" side.  Very easy to listen to, ... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Bob Dylan - Bringing It All Back Home 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Foghat - Live 
Beginning of a new journey...
The HD6XX are surprisingly good headphones at their price point.  They are probably the most comfortable headphones I own and they sound really good.  I have better sounding headphones, but they are many times the price of the HD6XX.  They definit... 
Beginning of a new journey...
Most headphone access plugs are cheap/poorly designed op amps. To get the most out of phones...you need a dedicated amp. Pretty sure he was asking about getting a dedicated amp. I don’t have a specific recommendation as most of my headphone amps ... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Grand Funk Hits 
What are you streaming tonight?
Rage Against the Machine - S/T, Qobuz  
What are you streaming tonight?
Morphine - Cure For Pain, Qobuz. Some nice sax work on this.