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Choosing a cartridge for a vintage TT.
roberjerman thank you for the insight. I have heard of that particular cartridge before and it does get good reviews. But it is a low output MC and I'll need to check the specs on my phone stage to make sure I have enough db for this cartridge. Th... 
need recommendations for standmount speakers
I have had the KEF R3s with the KEF R400B subwoofer for about a year. I think the combination is great. I have not heard most of the other speakers mentioned in this thread so I cant give you a comparison. I have the R3s in piano black to match th... 
Whats playing on your system today?
Gaucho and Donald Fagan Night Fly. 
Whats playing on your system today?
Grover Washington Jr. Winelight. 
Bluetooth converter for headphones.
Thanks, found it, I'll give this try. 
To Bi Wire or not to Bi Wire that is the question?
Taking everything that was said into consideration, does it make a difference if you use your amps A speaker posts and double up, or run a set of wires to A and a set of wires to B and simply select both A & B speakers? Hope that makes sence. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Steely Dan Aja. My favorite Steely Dan album. 
Opinions on these budget integrateds?
Quality is probably the least issue with the Yamaha. The headphone stage is excellent. It is a rock, but if there is an issue it would be power. It's 90 wpc @ 8ohm can make your speaker choice an issue. My current speakers are inadequate, and I'm ... 
Opinions on these budget integrateds?
I have the Yamaha AS2100 if you can deal with all the rhetoric from people who have never heard it, but are stuck on the Brand, it is an excellent integrated amp. 
Bands with great second albums
Boston, Don't Look Back 
Focal 936 or Yamaha NFS 901
I don't think my amp has enough power to drive the NS 5000s, although I'm sure they're very good. 
Yamaha? Welcome back!
I just purchased the AS 2100 and the CD S2100 its only been a week, but so far so good. Very smooth and clear, plenty of power and build is very high quality. It does remind me of the 70s I know I was there. 
Focal Aria 936 / Elac Adante AF-61 / Von Schweikert VR-33 , impressions, thoughts?
Has anyone heard the Yamaha NSF901 in comparison to the Focal 936?