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MoFi controversy
For this kind of money? Wow.  
how much should I spend to get a better turntable than my current turntable?
+1 @rsf507 Mofi makes great sounding cartridges and I suspect their turntable would just be a great sounding table. Quality and sound.   
Go get out your pitchforks, I’ve done a sacrilegious thing. . .
I don’t know why we or some audiophiles shun equalization. Same thing for the dreaded loudness switch that I lived for when I was young. Equalization is liberating. Embrace it and have fun! That’s what the hobby is all about, at least for me.   
Bookshelf Speakers Transport by Airplane - Checked or Hand Luggage
Take a ride!  
The Best Speakers in the World!
Equilzer? Didn’t they all come with an equalizer, or just the 901s ? Just a quick observation.   
This sounds suspicious...
They stick out like sore thumbs   
Which pair of speakers changed your Hifi life?
My Tannoy Churchill’s, they are not only stunning in my living room but have amazing sound, massive bass when called for, and a fantastic sound stage. They are large yet intimate. Huge outboard crossovers, and my addition of super tweeters make th... 
Do Recording Studios Use Silver Cables
I’m still stuck on the idea of “silver cables”. I don’t think silver cables are the “best” that would be too much!  A lot of high end cable use silver as ell as copper and gold as a blend to tame the silver, ie nordost, siltech, and analysis plus ... 
Is there a strategy in preamp tube placement?
+1 @mulveling  couldn’t have said it better myself. Great info!  
Is it me or new audio gear is too perfect and give ear fatigue?
If you compare new equipment, especially tubed gear, the new gear has a less tube sound or warmth as it has in older vintage gear. This has been a trend that I’ve noticed. I have several systems and love the smooth warmth of vintage gear. Even vin... 
Just got a new Bluesound Node. Very disappointed!
The only problem I’ve had with my node is tech support and that’s lately.   
What do you consider the most when choosing a pair of speakers?
Sound, then design.   
Your experience in "in their day" brands/components that you remember foundly?
Sansui model 7 receiver, Dual turntable, empire cartridge, Realistic Optimus 1 speakers, Realistic reel to reel. My first stereo!  
Noisy Right Channel
Tubes  
This TT Setup Shouldn’t Sound this Good
Good for you! This is what’s it’s all about. Happy listening!