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McIntosh -- good for show, not for sound, says dealer
Ridiculous   
High end cartridge
Dynavector is a real safe bet, good synergy with VPI. Don’t overlook them.   
How many systems do you have?
Three, a main system and two COVID “vintage tube” systems I pieced together from pieces I acquired and restored during the “days at home”. I had lots of fun, still having fun with them except I don’t have enough room now.   
REVIEW: Silversmith Fidelium Speaker Cables
Thanks for the great review.   
Power Cable Suggestions Needed
Cullen or nordost blue or purple. I’m a shunyata fan, so it you like them and can pushed the limits to an alpha an sigma…..wow. Substantial difference than the venom. Just saying.   
How long ago did you catch the bug?
It was probably 1973 74, when I was in middle school. A Sansui 7 receiver, realistic speakers, a dual 1229 turntable and a realistic reel to reel.   
Experience with XRCDs
All great information, and a nice update. Thanks to all, @fuzztone great article and analogy, @whipsaw I ordered Hank Moble@chorus I just found out that elusive disc took over JVCs XRCD operations, so they are still available new. Also @mr_m I’m l... 
Audiogon is becoming the hub for scammers.
That’s a shame. I’ve have nothing but good luck buying off Audiogon. Hope Audiogon bans these bad actors.   
Preamp recommendations for Quad IIs with ESL-57s
+1 on the preamp @russ69.  
CD transport vs.streaming
The best set up is a stand alone dac, cd transport and streamer. It will all sound great and I agree with @ghdprentice in that you’re “set for life” and I’m 61.   
Dr. Johnny Fever from WKRP in Cincinnati has signed off :-(
Great guy, and great show. Wonderful legacy.   
the cart or the horse?
Look for an integrated amp and ditch the parasound and denon. I’m a McIntosh guy so I’d recommend one of their used integrated amps if budget it tight. Good luck. With a bette preamp and amp you’ll be amazed at how good it will sound.   
Would appreciate a group consensus on Agon purchased amps
With all that is available today in power cords, they are like a separate component. I know if I had an amp I’d at least send a stock or similar power cord, not a $3k shunyata sigma. Maybe the best way to answer this is at least mention that a pow... 
Why exotic stylus not used on MM?
My audio technica mm has a micro line.   
Can Anyone Identify The Make of this Preamp
Conrad Johnson