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Looking for an amp that punches way about its weight and I can grow with
You may want to peruse US Audio Mart as well Audiogon. https://www.usaudiomart.com/ 
Looking for an amp that punches way about its weight and I can grow with
I would suggest Pass as well however your budget may get you an X250 and perhaps stretch to an X250.5 a 250.8 is out of the question for $3K. Pass Labs service and support is excellent.Chuck    
Herron VTPH-2A discontinued
A shame as it is a fantastic phono stage. I currently own one and plan on keeping it.  
eBay / PayPal: Beware - enough is never enough.
My account is around 20 years old with 100% feedback and it used to be fun to transact on ebay but not anymore. I haven't had many transactions lately but decided to start selling again as I would like to clear out some things. But this new policy... 
eBay / PayPal: Beware - enough is never enough.
I am done with ebay as they want me to link my bank account with my ebay account. NOT HAPPENING done with them. Sold a camera on ebay recently and they won't release the funds until I link my bank account and ship the item.  
Any audiophiles into motorcycles
Just picked up a Ducati 696 Monster and a BMW F800ST and sold my V-Star.  
New ebay payments require SS#?
It is not a sales tax issue but the linking (routing number & account number) of my Bank Account with my ebay account.  
New ebay payments require SS#?
They have asked me for the same information saying that if I don't comply I may lose my rights to sell on ebay. I refuse to comply and I am going to cancel my account. FYI I just recently had a sale the buyer paid using their new system and they w... 
Would you buy a piece of gear with a defect?
Depends on why you are buying or selling the component. I am currently selling an non working Sony SCD-1 for parts as it appears the laser is dead and parts are unavailable. I have also tried to purchase a working unit to fix mine but not willing ... 
XLR cables, worth buying higher end?
XLR lowered the noise floor on my Pass XP-20 to XA100.5's. I wouldn't spend to much to try and see if it makes a difference on your equipment. I used these https://www.dysonaudio.com/collections/facemelters. 
Favorite cable brand.
SKW from Amazon cheap and they sound very good.  
tonearm cable, do you need one?
I use a VPI phono cable with my Classic 1 which is an extension of what the arm is wired with good system synergy. 
Where does it end?
It doesn't for most people ! Fun Hobby and depending on your taste in equipment not cheap. 
Preamp for Herron VTPH-2A
This probably isn't going to help but I am using a Pass XP-20 pre with my VTPH-2A I also have experience with conrad johnson which also sounded excellent. I went with a PASS preamp for system synergy reasons as my amps are Pass XA100.5's and I cou... 
My new to me Herron VTPH-2A - First impressions
I have a VTPH-2A and use NOS Telefunken's and they made a nice improvement through out the audio spectrum. Chuck