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Visited a new Audiogon friend today. Elliott Newcomb
It sounds like fun.  I am a hardcore vinyl guy with a great sounding refurbished Lenco table.  I live in Oregon and would love to find some audio friends that love vinyl and tube equipment and high efficient speakers.  I don't own any horn speaker... 
To those who have moved on from Tube Research Labs Dude and/or Samson
It sounds like you are very happy with TRL amp and preamp.  Why change if you are happy.  I have done that many times and simply ended  up spending alot of money but really not improving my enjoyment of my system.TRL is great sounding equipment. E... 
Review: Intuitive Design/Pitcher Sound Labs Summit PSL 624 Speaker
The cloth basically muffles the sound from the drivers.  There are a few speaker designers that claim their grills are designed to enhance the sound. That's pure BS.  It's putting a blanket over the speaker and then expecting it be sound better no... 
Review: Intuitive Design/Pitcher Sound Labs Summit PSL 624 Speaker
Can't believe I have owned these speakers for over 10 years.  I am still totally enjoying them.  These speakers have had such high praise from numerous owners over the years that I am embarrassed to admit that I had drank too much of the Dale Pitc... 
Upgrade
You have gotten alot of different opinions but this is where I would start.  First play with the placement of your speakers.  Sometimes if you find the perfect spot in your room the soundstage will open up and your speakers will deliver what you a... 
Are integrated amps technically better than separates?
A lot of interesting takes on the question.  I am in the camp that separates are superior in most cases.  It will also depend on your budget.  There are now some super priced integrated $20k - $40k+ that I am sure would satisfy most hard core audi... 
Best bookshelf loudspeakers under 10,000 for the pair
My pair of Intuitive Design Gammas retailed for $12k when new.  They are about 10 years old and I doubt in that price range there's a better monitor.   
Pure Audio Project open baffle speakers
I have heard them and they are very developed product.  I heard the trio twice and if you have the cash go for it. 
Volti Audio's Razz Affordable Towers
It does look nice.  I am sure with the economy this model was meant to broaden his audience.  It will probably  be a winner. 
What does a tonearm contribute to the sound of a turntable?
@larry5729, you have never heard a great vinyl system.  I have a very nice high end table and arm it is silent and the music just flows.  I am not going to try and change your mind but you are the one missing out. 
You've tried other amps and ended with Pass, please discuss
I have owned a few Pass components and my reasons are the following:- Great amercian company - Great customer service - Love the looks & physical qualities- Owning something that Nelson Pass creatived. He's a cool guy and my age. He's like a m... 
Older And Wiser or just Tighter and Deafer?
Dear poster,I have retired twice and will again at the end of this year for good.  I have always faced the situation of upgrading my system like all of us have in our years of chasing the unobtainable.  My current system is very good with no real ... 
Yamaha NS 5000
Lol, dznutz! 
What to upgrade to?
Jond,That's a great idea!  Why didn't I think of that!  lol 
What to upgrade to?
Johnss,  My custom builtin phono stage on my Deja Vu preamp is very good and I will stay with it even though I am sure there can be better options.Raul thanks for the list of cartridges.  All of those you listed would be a real nice improvement.