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My new to me Herron VTPH-2A - First impressions
+1 @mulveling "The Herron 360 preamp looks like a good play." 
My new to me Herron VTPH-2A - First impressions
+1 on a Herron linestage when you can! 
Worst Concerts You Have Attended ??
Saw Lucinda Williams at the Wellmont Theater in Montclair NJ maybe 10 years ago. Before the concert she was boasting about having "Neil Young's sound guy" at the board. She started playing and the sound was terrible, slowly driving people out of t... 
Mini Review: Herron VTSP 360 (ESP)
@manfred1020 You can see my system profile here http://systems.audiogon.com/systems/3224 which should help with your synergy question. I also used the VTSP-3A (R03) with a Modwright KWA-150SE which was a nice pairing. By design the VTSP-360 (ESP) ... 
Keith Jarrett
Yep Standards Vol 1 & 2 are awesome. I use Never Let Me Go as a demo track. 
Looking for a new phono preamp
+1 on the Herron. Ran mine with an ART 9 and it worked out nicely. All Keith’s designs are dead quiet and super reliable. 
How does Donald Fagen do it?
Actually, I think it is Cisco. 
How does Donald Fagen do it?
I own it—sounds great best version I’ve heard. 
Let’s share the music that gives us the chills every time.
Not sure which version of Wichita Lineman you are referring to but the one by Cassandra Wilson off "Belly of the Sun" is incredible--gives me the chills every time.  
How does Donald Fagen do it?
+1 on Dr Wu—one of the best sax solos in rock! 
Suggest one obsure album we all should hear
Barbara Keith’s self-title debut LP on Warner Brothers circa 1971. Classic singer-songwriter with an all star studio band and very good sound. 
Best tube preamplifier for under $15k
People whose ears I trust swear by the LTA. I have their UL amp and it is simply amazing so I would not be surprised if the LTA is right up there with the best. I recently bought the new Herron VTSP 360 ESP. Fantastic linestage--significantly bett... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
@spiritofradio Any idea how the Nickel Creek LP compares with the SACD version on my shelf? It sounds quite good. 
Cartridge for VPI TT with JMW 9 tonearm
I ran an OC-9 on that arm for many years and got great results! 
what are some of best tonearms you own or experience with.
Currently enjoying TW Raven (12”) which is phenomenal. Looking back, only my Alphason HR100S stands out above the many others I’ve owned.