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Metrum Acoustics has my headphone amp. How do I get them to give it back?
I'm guessing not. You might see if you can locate some kind of consumer protection agency there.  
Metrum Acoustics has my headphone amp. How do I get them to give it back?
Contact the state attorney general's office and the BBB. 
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
The Best of The Moody Blues 
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Queens of The Stone Age - Songs For The Deaf 
Cartridge suggestions
The Nagaoka MP-500 is an excellent cartridge, but over your budget.  I'd give a listen to the Clearaudio Concept MM.  $250. 
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
The Smashing Pumpkins - Zero 
VTF gauge
Thanks guys for letting me know how crappy my Shure gauge is!  And all this time... 
What are you streaming tonight?
I have Brothers in Arms on MOFI vinyl and SACD, which is why I'm surprised Qobuz doesn't have it in hi-res. 
TOTL Headphone Amps
I don't know if I'd call the HA 430 "TOTL", but I have one and it's fantastic.  The Sony TA-ZH1ES is also excellent.  I have no experience with the Rogue amp.  Others I've owned or own:Hifiman EF6 (it's a beast!)Auralic TaurusMusical Fidelity M1 H... 
What are you streaming tonight?
Dire Straits - Brothers in Arms, QobuzWhy don't they have this in Hi-Res?  It sounds fantastic at CD quality, but... 
What are you streaming tonight?
Kenny Barron - Without Deception, Qobuz Hi-Res 
What other Hobbies or Interests Do You Have?
Takin' pictures with my camera.  
Klipsch Heresy IV
Anthem is high quality gear, but maybe not exactly what I was suggesting.  In my system, I have a Marantz AV7704 for home theater.  I have a five channel amp that powers the center and four surround speakers.I also have monoblocks that drive my 2 ... 
Klipsch Heresy IV
Consider separate amplification for home theater and stereo listening.  A two channel integrated with home theater bypass or an amp/preamp combo with HTBP. 
Aurender A10 vs Teac NT505 vs Lumin T2
I've had zero issues since I started using the BubbleUPnP app which leads me to think it's something with the Android version of the Lumin app, but it could have been something else.