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What is your experience with the Spin Clean?
I loved my spin clean. It did a good job but was a lot of manual work. You could really see that it was cleaning by how the water looked. I still have it for pre cleaning really dirty records. I upgraded to an Audiodeske System cleaner and I must ... 
Tube DACs
I don’t think there’s anything wrong with running a tube dac through a tube pre, unless the point is there’s no need to do that, because you you already get tube sound through the pre.  I agree that there’s synergy in coupling tube components toge... 
Where do you stop?
Silver works great in systems that are not analytical, ie warm. Mixtures of silver and other metals like copper a gold can have great effects on sound ie Siltech cables. Too much silver can cause a system to sound “shrill” or overly bright. Moral ... 
I Was Stunned
I use a rack made by Mapleshade, Amish craftmen. Sort of a blend of untilitairian and elegant. Thick maple slabs, large poles holding the slabs that can be adjusted, spiked to the floor. It’s made to help drain micro vibrations from your component... 
Did vinyl sales just hit the proverbial brick wall?
Cassettes …..wow. I don’t know about everyone else but I’m not going back there.   
So Weird- No Stylus Contact Woofer Pumping with Hana ML and Elac PPA-2
+1 @cleeds feedback. Your turntable is too close to something like a speaker etc.  
Looking For 18awg Audiophile Power Cable Options
18 g is pretty thin……  
Power conditioner wire gauge? Serious issue
I don’t think you have anything to worry about.   
Alterra Anyone?
Nordost offers the same kind of system.  Shunyata is probably trying to compete. I use their conditioners and power cords and am well pleased with the results. Although I haven’t tried these types of grounding system I’m sure there’s some merit bu... 
Do I buy an upscale TT?
I think you’d be better off assessing what you currently have and make modifications or tweaks that would help you achieve the sound you are looking for. For example cartridge, cables, arm. speed controller, damping, feet the list goes on. Rarely ... 
Nenuphar, 50,000 mile tuneup
+1 @jasonbourne52 !  
Quobuz subscription
I wish I could help you with your problem but I just subscribed to Quobuz thru my Esoteric network player and it performs flawlessly and sounds fantastic. Im really impressed with the quality of Quobuz. Im sure Tidal is good too but Quobuz seems t... 
streaming and audiophile stereo
Huge! I went from a bluesound node to an Esoteric network streamer and I’m here to tell you that they don’t even compare. Don’t skimp on a good streamer. Lumin, Esoteric, but if your budget really can’t handle that, a node with at least a linear p... 
HT and 2 channel in same room? 1 or 2 systems?
Mine is in the same room. If you have the proper space and acoustics why not. Ht receivers especially high end receivers have a “pass thru” circuit that allows for isolation of each pre amp and respective amps. I’m my scenario it works out great.   
Previous Ownership...does it matter to you?
Yes I’d like to know if it’s the original owner, or how many owners the piece had. If it was a demo. Absolutely. I have bought used gear and demos in the past without issues but full disclosure is always the best policy.