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Turntables thump when turning off?
Contact VPI.  Some of their turntables had an issue with making a pop when powered off.  They sent me a capacitor for free for my Classic 2 and it was a pretty easy fix and resolved the issue.  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Second copy of CSNY - So Far  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Talking Heads - Speaking In Tongues, German blue vinyl pressing.   
Turntables thump when turning off?
I have been muting the system each time I turn off You already figured it out.  
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Donald Fagen - Sunken Condos  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
I hope everyone had a safe Thanksgiving full of love! Fighting the food coma...   Flume - S/T  
Acoustic Signature speed change from 33 to 45
Weird.  I hope they help you get that taken care of.  Nice to see they were quick to respond!  
Suggestions for upgrading from a Marantz 6005 CD player.....
I have the KI Pearl and had the CD6004.  If you like the Marantz sound, there is definitely a difference going up the line.  More detail and dynamics, and the KI Pearl has really solid build quality.  The only button I use on mine is the power but... 
DAC That Punches Above Its Price Point
@jasonduke2 I don't think there's a lot of anything that really "punches above its price point", but if you want to get to the next level past the Senn HD 6XX, this is a good place to start. https://drop.com/buy/massdrop-x-focal-elex-headphones... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
CSNY - So Far  
Acoustic Signature speed change from 33 to 45
With my Wow XL you have to hold the button down for a couple of seconds.  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Heads up for my fellow MFSL 1 step fans. More are available for pre-order: Hotel California  Six Van Halen titles Miles - Sketches of Spain, Bitches Brew Alan Parsons Project - I Robot  That's for memory, but I think that was all of them. You... 
Bought the wrong subwoofer!
Call SVS.  Did you pay attention to their return policy? From their website:  "SVS offers a 45-day, hassle free, in-home audition"  
trying to contact Albertsportis
It's the holiday season.  People may be traveling and a little harder to reach.  
Herron Audio VTPH-2A - Modwright PH 9.0X - Icon audio ps1 mkii
Wait for a VTPH-2A if you can.  I have no experience with Icon Audio, so won't comment on that. I have compared the VTPH-2A to the Manley Chinook and the Pass Labs XP-15 phono stages, both very nice units.  The Herron has more drive, dynamics, an...