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Upgrade speakers or DAC
Always source you will be amazed that when you have a great source how much better your system will sound. The speakers can only produce what is feed to them.  We have used old box speakers KLH form the 70s and found that they disappear with a bet... 
Counterpoint SA-1000 Phono Stage Issue
@jaret  The counterpoint phono stage uses a kind of hybrid technology.  The circuit uses tube section when using mm, and uses jet section when using Mc.  Unfortunately, the noise using jet is very loud.  The jet maybe aged out and no good one ava... 
CEC Belt Drive CD Transports vs Jay's Audio CD Transports
@whipsaw - they sound different because of the design and parts used. Understand that power supply is where most of the sound comes from.  If it can filter the noise of the AC, then you get a blacker background, faster transits, more detail, bett... 
CEC Belt Drive CD Transports vs Jay's Audio CD Transports
@no-regrets The CEC & Jays sound different.  It has been a long time but here is my input. I was not a big fan of the CEC TL5 transport.  My friend has an older CEC 5100(model) that he preferred for being more musical it that helps you.  The T... 
CEC Belt Drive CD Transports vs Jay's Audio CD Transports
This topic was already covered  I will not repeat the comparisons.  I will say that a really good transport and DAC to my ears always sounds better than a streamer, etc.  But not a record.  But there are several streamers that are just so good tha... 
Counterpoint SA-1000 Phono Stage Issue
yes reach me that way  
Counterpoint SA-1000 Phono Stage Issue
@jaret   you messaged me but Im blocked from getting back to you   search vujdeaudio   
Speaker stand project
@charliehorse you messaged me but Im blocked from getting back to you   search vujdeaudio   
DC Offset Issue in Don Sachs Preamp
lynn nailed it      
Is Recording quality the real culprit?
YES  
Upgrade From SME IV to V - Worth It
IMO upgrade the phono stage you get much better results      
Power Amplifier - Maximum Resolution & Detail!
Comes down to design.  In simple terms, if the component has any filtering of the AC then you in general will get more details and a blacker background - think AC filter chokes.  They power supply caps can make things sound like mush or can have s... 
Toe in is crucial
Correct - once you find that speaker position, a little change can bring the soundstage into focus.  Most people cannot find that position so they never her the change.  
High end bookshelf speakers for Small room
Revival makes a small monitor speaker for very low price.      
JA Pulsars vs Harbeth 30.2
@tjraubacher the top of the line one for $5K I forget the name but it is the model 5