donvito

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Help with TT ideas for my first TT
Check out the Schiit Sol! https://www.schiit.com/products/sol  
Conrad Johnson or PrimaLuna
His Melody amp is made in China! What’s up with that???? 
2 channel amp suggestion
The Rogue Sphinx or the Belles Aria for a little over your budget should fit the bill!! https://www.audioconnect.com/product/rogue-sphinx-v3-integrated-amplifier/ https://www.audioconnect.com/product/belles-aria-integrated/  
Direction on my next upgrade
@ millercarbonHave you used this Raven amp that you always recommend? Why do you think it is so special over many other amps that are on the market? 
Speaker shootout update; aggressive treble eliminating some (fairly?)
You should see if you can audition the Vandersteen 2ce. Years ago I heard them at Audio Connection with QS gear and they were outstanding! https://www.vandersteen.com/products/model-2ce-signature-iii  
Blew a channel on my Bryston 3B
Check out the Odyssey Stratos! http://odysseyaudio.com/products-stratos-stereo.html  
Help to pick belt driven turntable around $1500
Check out this new Sota model!https://sotaturntables.com/products/escape/ 
Suggestions for good cheap Equalizer
Here ya go!https://www.parts-express.com/cat/equalizers/589 
My list of seller red flags
@jollygreenaudiophile2 "But I will say this anyway. I have sold probably as much used gear as anyone in say the top .005% tier as far as numbers. "     You have two transactions here. What gives with that? 
Please recommend a receiver/integated/seaprates for JBL studio 530.
This NAD is under 500 bucks!https://www.musicdirect.com/integrated-amp/NAD-C-316BEE-V2-Integrated-Amplifier 
Help to chose acoustic
You think Harbeths are ugly? The fit and finish on all Harbeths are outstanding. What speaker do you like the looks of? If you only have a $3500 budget why are you looking at a $7500 speaker?? 
Full feature preamp $1500
The Quicksilver does not have a phono section. There is a nice Threshold FET one listed here for $929. I owned one years ago and it was an outstanding preamp. You should make an offer on it! 
Level mismatch in speakers when using tube amp
Are you sure the bi-wire jumpers have a real tight connection? 
Desktop speaker upgrade from KEF LS50s (
Check out the Aerial 5t. It just might fit the bill! https://www.stereophile.com/content/aerial-acoustics-5t-loudspeaker 
Looking for Speakers circa 2K
There is a nice pair of Spendor A5R’s floor standers listed here for $1500. They would go perfect with the type of music that you prefer. They are small enough for your room size. I am a long time Spendor owner and always enjoy them . You should g...