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Looking for a good system for my apartment. Any advise?
Oh, just found Rega 2 for 40% off.https://www.audio-connexion.com/REGAD-82546.html 
Looking for a good system for my apartment. Any advise?
Oh, just found Rega R for 40% off too.https://www.audio-connexion.com/REGA-87419.html 
Looking for a good system for my apartment. Any advise?
Rega IO for $360!https://www.audio-connexion.com/REGA-87183.htmlRega R CD player, Rega table for what you can afford, Rega RX 1  speakers and the rest on cables, stands, etc.  Signal Cable makes a nice product for little scratch. 
What speaker – under $10k – has the best timbre and tonal qualities?
ATC SCM 19A.  Then ditch the PrimaLuna.  Done 
Remodel causes 60Hz ground loop
Thank you to all who contributed.  My friend reports the Jenzen transformer isolator thingee worked like a charm on his cable TV and completely quelled the demons of 60Hz ground loop Hell.  Cheers 
Remodel causes 60Hz ground loop
Not my abode, so I’ve really no idea about some of these questions.  I’ve forwarded this link to him so he can sort it out.  Cheers 
Remodel causes 60Hz ground loop
My friend responded that these posts reminded him of the electrician commenting about improper grounding during the remodel which he then addressed.He has ordered the Jensen transformer, so we’ll find out soon enough if that is the answer.  Thank ... 
Remodel causes 60Hz ground loop
Thank you.  I will pass this on to my frustrated friend.  Cheers 
Remodel causes 60Hz ground loop
Indeed there is a coaxial cable connection for his cable.  No satellite.  I’ve been researching that aspect and you may be on to something. 
Best Speaker for classical music
ATC SCM150ASL Pro 15 inch 3-way Powered Studio Monitors.  Go for broke.  Scale, dynamics, attack and timbre. 
Budget Tube Preamp ($2000)
Manley Jumbo Shrimp used and upgrade the tubes through Upscale Audio.  Patrick Cullen Crossover II PC to complete the deal. 
Active Non near field loudspeaker
+2 for ATC.  In regards to the ATC SCM 40s listed, those first showed up in Mill Valley, CA and now in Florida......a curious thing.I run that exact speaker and it is stellar.  That price is terrific.  The Gaia footers are a must along with great ... 
I knew room treatments were in my future.
GIK suggestion is good.  Know why they test flight airplanes?  Because you never know until it’s real.  Good starting point, but then you will need to start experimenting for YOUR system and YOUR ears.  Enjoy the ride. 
Power Conditioners
Ran the Furman with good results.  Replaced with https://www.decware.com/newsite/ZLC.html which eviscerated it on all levels.System is server, DAC, tube preamp, active ATC towers.  All improved when run through it. 
ATC SCM 40 vs. ATC SCM 50
I run the ATC SCM 40 active tower and they are formidable in respect to slam, resolution, soundstage and attack.  This a speaker that lives on immediacy.  Surprising bass and dynamics for a 6.5” bass driver in a sealed cabinet.  Very controlled.  ...