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Whats on your turntable tonight?
10CC - Look Hear 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
On to a nice "import" (all the way from Canada!) Of Deep Purple S/T. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
I randomly choose two clear vinyl releases tonight.  Funkadelic - Free Your Mind...And Your Ass Will Follow and The Runaways - Live in Concert 
Bluesound node 2i question
I'd give it a try.  Can you return the Bluesound if it doesn't work out? 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Ramones - Ramones ManiaAerosmith - Toys in the Attic  
Headphone Recommenations
Another option you might consider is a closed back headphone to not bother the rest of your family.  It won't keep all of the sound in the headphones, but will be much less of a distraction to others.  I have a pair of Audeze LCD-XC (no bluetooth)... 
Bluesound node 2i question
Out of curiosity I just ran a speed test using my D-Link DIR-890L wireless router and the one in my Crapcast (Xfinity) router.  The D-Link was 68 mbps and the Crapcast was 26 at the location where my Bluesound is.  Mine is only about 15 feet awa... 
Headphone Recommenations
I would not buy headphones with Bluetooth, and if I did I wouldn't spend that much. Bluetooth headphones are more for convenience than audio quality. The Sony Sony WH-1000XM3 seem to be well regarded. Perhaps you can elaborate on why Bluetooth is ... 
Would you even consider?
No.  I have owned a few Oppos and still have a 105D and 203.  I bought the last 203 of a dealer's stock (his demo unit) at about list price, when it normally would have been discounted, but I'm seeing the same unit listed for $1000 or more now.  T... 
Herron VTPH-2A Phono Preamp....anyone familiar?
Why is this discussion of 9-18-2018 showing up now?It wouldn't take much effort to read the post that re-started the discussion and you'd have your answer.  
Its the recording stupid!!
Sure, this happens sometimes and I will go grab something that I'm intimately familiar with and know how it should sound.  It just so happens that Aja is my go-to for setting up new gear, especially making cartridge changes on my turntable. 
Can you run the HANA SL MC at 100 ohms?
I moved the turntable (Clearaudio Emotion) I have my Hana SL mounted on to a secondary system and am using a Parks Puffin which only has a 200 ohms setting and it sounds great there.  No experience at 100 ohms. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Donald Fagen - The Nightfly Quiex promo copyLed Zeppelin IV 
Great sounding/recorded albums
As good as any Steely Dan album is The Nightfly by Donald Fagen. Which I just happen to be listening to right now.  
Herron VTPH-2A Phono Preamp....anyone familiar?
Uber, If you can, listen to a Manley Chinook.  I haven't heard the Herron, so can't say how it compares, but I'm very happy with mine.