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Whats on your turntable tonight?
C.C.R. - Creedence Gold  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Happy Birthday Steve!    
Is advice from a constant upgrader to be avoided
One thing that I'll add to my earlier comments is that a lot of the experimentation I've done in my system and the knowledge I've acquired is a direct result of getting to know other enthusiasts and picking their brains and finding some people to ... 
Measuring Turntable Platter Speed
@stilljim Sorry, I think I just read the title of the thread and didn't read the entirety of your post.  I don't think the device I mentioned will help with that.  I'm not familiar with that table, but you say it's "older".  Ever changed the belt?  
New Tidal Plans and Changes
Good to know.  I could care less about MQA or the "immersive sound options".  I've been thinking about getting rid of Tidal altogether as I listen almost exclusively to Qobuz at home and Spotify in the car, but there are times where I find things ... 
Herron VTPH-2A, Herron VTSP-360 and Herron M2
I have the VTSP-360 ESP/REF and one of the last VTPH-2A phono stages that Keith made.  My M1 amps are on their way back from Keith after some "updates". They had already been upgraded to a FET front end and he has some additional tweaks he's doing... 
Measuring Turntable Platter Speed
Digital Speed Readout Turntable Platter Speed Tool - Any Table (turntableneedles.com)  
Hearing loss
So I shouldn't wear my noise cancelling headphones while mowing the lawn?  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
@pierce911 congrats on the Sota!  Aja is the album I always use to test my turntable after setting it up or changing cartridges.  
Is advice from a constant upgrader to be avoided
You definitely should not listen to people that have tried different things in their system(s) and can provide commentary and comparisons based on actually having owned those various pieces and lived with them for a while. It’s much better to ope... 
Hearing loss
They might have to rename this place Audio-Gone.  
Best Phono You've Heard Under $2200
Just a little over your budget new - Manley Chinook.  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Cream - Wheels of Fire  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
U.F.O. - Force It, RSD deluxe clear vinyl.  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Weather Report - Sweetnighter