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What are you streaming tonight?
Chick Corea - Trilogy 2, Qobuz 
So many great golden era DD tables out there, what do you recommend for $1000?
I just saw that Echo Audio in Portland just got a JVC QL-Y66F in. $425.  
Whats playing on your system today?
Jazz from KNKX radio on my new (to me) Magnum Dynalab FT-101A with the Etude upgrade.  I'm over 50 miles away and it sounds fantastic. 
MHDT Pagoda question on use
I have an Orchid and have it connected to my PC by USB.  I am not sure what you mean by this "slowness" you describe, but I certainly don't hear it.  I mainly listen to Qobuz and Tidal using their apps on Windows.What do you have your Sound settin... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Yes - Yes  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
George Thorogood - Born To Be Bad 
Whats playing on your system today?
Metallica - Ride The LightningIron Maiden - Powerslave 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Sammy Hagar - S/TSounds dated. I guess it is.  
Matching Gear matter to you?
My main system is a Frankenstein combination of different components, almost all are second hand. So no, I don't care, but I'll be the first to admit that my system is less than aesthetically pleasing. It's up to you to decide if you're willing to... 
tube recommendations for audio research LS-16?
I don't have a specific recommendation, other than to just email Brent Jesse and let him know the kind of sound you're after and your budget.   
Cordless subwoofers?
Nothing I can detect. I'm running two Rythmik F25s and two SVS SB13 Ultras. One of each is wireless.  
So many great golden era DD tables out there, what do you recommend for $1000?
Does the Technics SL-1200 MKII count in this discussion? I've been wanting to try one and found one that doesn't look like it's done DJ duty and has some KAB upgrades at a reasonable price. I should have it next week. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
@tomic601 I enjoy this thread a lot. Everyone seems to leave their ego at the door. This thread gives me ideas about what to check out next or reminds to pull something out of the bins that I haven't listened to in a while.  
Cordless subwoofers?
I have four subs in my two channel system and two are connected wirelessly. No issues at all. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
RHCP - Blood Sugar Sex Magik