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Tubeyist sounding Pre-amp?
I think that, in the OP's context, "tubey" means something with euphonic coloration that makes things sound more "beautiful" as opposed to neutral.  Audiophiles always say they want something neutral, but often prefer something to smooth out the r... 
Onkyo C-7070 Reference CD Player: Are these any good? What are they similar to?
No experience with this player, but I have always liked Onkyo products for sound and reliability.  I think the headphone amp is a good feature if you do any serious headphone listening.  I recall buying a $200 Onkyo amp from Amazon while waiting f... 
Please help! - Buy VPI Classic or keep Technics 1200
Unfortunately for you, it is impossible for anyone to tell you what you might hear if you buy the VPI.  It all depends on your ears and your ability to discern and appreciate the differences.  You may well hear absolutely no difference or a night-... 
Turntables hit the mainstream
Here's how it looks on the NM website: Appears to have a built-in phono preamp, so the user can just plug it into their system.  I guess it could be plugged into a Bose Wave Radio as well - pretty cool. ____________________________________________... 
Set up
Wow - that's an old amp.  I did a quick search and see that it has a "disc" input for magnetic and ceramic (wow) cartridges, so you should be fine.  Enjoy.  
New Wilson - Wamm Master
Just imagine how good the Wamm II will be!   
Killer Floor Standing Speakers under $4000 for Rock?
Yes, they look really good for loud rock music.   
Killer Floor Standing Speakers under $4000 for Rock?
IMO, you are wasting your time and money with high-end speaker systems. They will not give you what you want. Here’s something closer to what you need and the cost is very reasonable. https://www.amazon.com/JBL-3722N-Passive-Operation-Loudspeaker/... 
What is the most analog sounding CD player under $
without getting involved in the analog v. digital debate, I think when people talk about an analog-sounding cd player, they mean something on the warmer side.   
Clean away old CD treatments
Can it core A apple? 
Clean away old CD treatments
Dawn is the go-to product for auto detailers that want to strip the old wax from cars before a detailing.  Very good on windshields to remove the greasy buildup that makes wipers streak.  It's also good on dishes.   
Clean away old CD treatments
Dawn dishwashing liquid should remove any waxes or oils on the CDs.  You might also try ROR - residual oil remover, a liquid made for cleaning fine camera and microscope lenses.  It's available from Amazon or most camera stores.  But the Dawn shou... 
Not seeing the sound
Check the phase - out of phase speakers have sound coming out of nowhere.  Put on a cd with a well-centered vocal like Nora Jones and make sure she's coming from dead center.  If not, your speakers are out of phase or you moved them to such a wack... 
Problem with Esoteric service
Personally, I would return it to the seller if possible.  I wouldn't accept an item that does not function properly and will cost hundreds to fix.  That is total BS.   
A new mat for my Linn LP12
I loved the Herbies mat on my Music Hall, but hated it on the Linn. Herbies gives a money-back guarantee, so there’s minimal financial risk in trying one, but I’ve tried several mats on the Linn and always came back to the standard felt. Of course...