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VPI Prime Sig/Lyra Delos / Feedback ...help!
White is the left channel “hot” wire.  White (hot L), Red (hot R) so it could be an issue in the arm wiring…  
20 Years?
17+ years and still learning.   
Good measuring DACs vs.
@koestner Check out Lampizator. They have a few models with DHT tubes and at one time employed the 300B.  They may still.  
Soundsmith cartridges
@rsf507 I have used among others the Ortofon Cadenza Black, Ortofon Winfeld Ti, Miyajima Madake, Kiseki Purpleheart, and Koetsu Rosewood Signature Platinum in the past. I currently also have a SoundSmith Paua II. The Hyperion has an ease that is b... 
Soundsmith cartridges
The difference has been stated to be a reduction in the internal moving mass and the addition of a micro ridge stylus.  The original Hyperion already had extremely low internal moving mass and an Optimized Contour Contact Line stylus so the engine... 
What use to burn in power cords?
There are adapters made to turn them into a normal extension cord temporarily and then I use my extra refrigerator for a week.  https://www.showmecables.com/c14-to-nema-5-15-power-adapter    
Recommendation Tube Integrated
VAC Sigma 170i  
Any East Central Florida Music Enthusiasts
There is the Space Coast Audio Society.  They meet monthly or every other month.  I know they have contacts with the local dealers in the area so they could possibly give you contact information.  In Palm Coast just north of you is A La Carte Audi... 
Valve amplification vs Pass labs
@neilco Almost a year has passed and just curious if you made a move away from the VAC amps to a solid state one?  I previously had a VAC phi200 and reluctantly made the change due to many factors.  Ultimately I ended up with a Gryphon Diablo 300 ... 
Is my amp good enough?
I think the Monitor Audio Gold 300 speakers will allow you to hear the quality of your current NAD amp.  If at a point in the future you find an itch to upgrade the amplifier I believe the speakers will be capable of performing at the level of you... 
What was the first power cable that you noticed a difference in the sound?
I acquired two Zu Mother power cords for my Shanling EL34 based monoblocks years ago and the improvement over the original factory cords was audible. I have never forgiven Zu… 🤣  
Looking for an all-in-one just-add-speakers streamer for my son to take to college
Look at the self powered Vanatoo speakers.  Worked well in my son’s dorm and they are blue tooth capable so he just used his phone or a USB from his computer.  Simple and had excellent sound. The Vanatoo Zeros or Model One depending on size needed... 
Need help with a fuse
Also I believe the fuse is possibly in a small pull out drawer where the power cord plugs in…   
any current integrated amps in market have great dacs?
Gryphon Diablo 300 with DAC has been in my system for a few years now.  The DAC module is fed by a Wolf Audio Alpha 3SX server by USB.  I have compared with external DACs in my system and continue to employ the Gryphon DAC for its performance in m... 
HAVE YOU ARRIVED AT YOUR FINAL SYSTEM AND WHAT’S IN IT? WHAT ARTIST IS YOUR GO TO?
Gryphon Diablo 300 w/DAC Wolf Audio Alpha 3SX server DSA (Dynamic Sounds Associates) Phono II Origin Live Sovereign 3 dual arm turntable (Enterprise IV and Conqueror IV) Soundsmith Hyperion, Miyajima Zero Rockport Mira 2 speakers Synergistic...