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TOTL Headphone Amps
Guys, I hope I don't come off as a snob and don't mean to belittle your gear. There are a lot of nice headphone amps available for under $1K and I'm sure some "punch above their weight", but I don't think the amps you're discussing are in the same... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Rod Stewart - Gasoline Alley, MFSL 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
I'd rather buy VG+ from someone that has actually played the record and provides a detailed description than someone who gradesb NM- visually, which seems to be common 
Vacuum tube ! And Warnings
Saying that every tube seller on ebay is bad is a bit of a head scratcher. I bought two matched quads of KT120’s back in October from ebay for my Rogue Audio monoblocks and no issues whatsoever. I just biased my amps today and the tubes in one amp... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
I ordered a few albums from moleculesinmotion today also.  Thanks for the heads up. 
How Do You Set Up a Headphone System?
You need a good source, a good set of headphones, and a good headphone amp. I'm assuming you're talking about full size headphones, not portable or in ear monitor? Innerfidelity might be a good place to start. It would be helpful if you elaborate ... 
What are you streaming tonight?
Metallica - Kill 'Em All, Qobuz Hi-resI was surprised at how good this sounds, they did a nice job with the remaster (IMHO). 
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
@cincyjim I saw the Moody Blues about 5 years ago in Portland for the first time.  Great show! 
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...