dayglow

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Where to go next with the turntable
Rega philosophy also rejects cleaning records. Any aftermarket tweak can improve the SQ of any turntable which also includes Rega.  
Where to go next with the turntable
I have owned a Rega P9 RB1000 turntable since 2012. Started with an AT OC9 MK2 then upgraded to a Goldring Legacy while keeping my Allnic H 1200 phono preamp. Have also upgraded the standard feet to a set of Spiral Groove footers and have added a ... 
Favorite Obscure Rock Song
Russ Ballard-Cast The Spirit  
Who out there wants to, or has, validated an amazing cable find?
@pennfootball71     +1  Dismiss the naysayers. Until the vast majority consider cables a component and not an afterthought or tone control ect. ignorance will exist in the audio community.  
Whats playing on your system today?
John Pizzarelli-After Hours(CD)  Audiophile SQ and strong content jumpstarts another Friday night vinyl session.  
Arcam SA30 vs Denon PMA- A110
@edwinf     Have only heard the Arcam SA 30 at Axpona last year, it was driving Monitor Audio Platinum series and IMO was not up to the task.  As for Yamaha a less vibrant speaker from ATC or Vandersteen could be a better synergistic match than wi... 
Arcam SA30 vs Denon PMA- A110
The Denon A110 is not a step down from any Hegel integrated amp. You take the top cover off and the Japanese made true dual mono amp is the clear winner if parts quality and design are important. Hegel sells its products with specs... watts /dampi... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
@slaw   +6 on an exceptional playlist. Unfamiliar with Glen Hansard so I listened to each track(Youtube) for about 30 seconds and the songs Ghost/Short Life stood out. Will purchase a vinyl copy if the SQ is well above average?  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Santana-Shango Side 2 Josh White-Live!(ABCS 407) Side 2 Randy Travis-No Holdin' Back Side 2 Akiyoshi-Tabackin Big Band-Long Yellow Road Side A SQ Audiophile Jethro Tull-Crest Of A Knave Side 1 Phobe Snow-Never Letting Go Side 2 SQ Audiophile ... 
Whats playing on your system today?
Engineer's Choice-John Eargle Picks His Favorite Demo Tracks(CD 1991) Delos DE 3506. Sets a high standard for SQ and content for a "wintry" Friday night vinyl session.  
Need a big favor picking a preamp
FWIW synergy and enhancing the strengths should be the goal with such a highly resolving system. Since I own an Esoteric C-03/ A-03 I know the house sound, when adding a different brand extreme caution is needed. Logic would be try the Classe prea... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Cleo Laine-Return To Carnegie Hall Side A SQ* Eric Clapton-August(2010 Repress) Side 2 Jimmy Roselli-Core Napulitano Side 2 Willie Nelson & Ray Price-San Antonio Rose Side 2 SQ* Cream-Wheels Of Fire(RSO repress no bar code) Side 3 Mountai... 
Whats playing on your system today?
Berlioz-Symphonie Fantastique(CD RCA Living Stereo 1998) kicks off 2024 vinyl night.  
ATC SCM40
If you plan on using the 10x9 room(system post) the ATC SCM 19v2 would be a better choice. I would also upgrade the amp/preamp.  
What to ask when buying used speakers?
@ellajeanelle   +1   When buying used or demo/open box components a reputable audio dealer(brick/mortar) is the only safe option.