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What does a tonearm contribute to the sound of a turntable?
The best demonstration of how important a tonearm is in musical presentation was recently demonstrated to me when I acquired a TT capable of having dual tonearms mounted simultaneously . I moved what I knew to be a very good arm to the new table a... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
The Buddy Rich Big Band “The New One” 
MC Cartridge Ideas
@KunalraikerThe Koetsu RSP is absolutely beautiful in its presentation but its strength is in the midrange.  It provides more of a musical immersion than a digital like reproduction.  The Purpleheart is one of the most emotionally engaging cartrid... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Lenny White “Big City” 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Roy Buchanan “Your Not Alone” 
MC Cartridge Ideas
The Ortofon Windfeld Ti should be on your list.  It comes as close to your “digital retrieval” as any cartridge I have ever owned.  Currently in rotation with a Kiseki Purpleheart and Koetsu RSP.   
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Steely Dan “Katy Lied”  MFSL 1-007 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Bill Evans “The Paris Concert” 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Brand X “Moroccan Roll” 
Bought the 3 step Audio Intelligent Vinyl Solution
I used the AI three step for many years with my VPI 16.5 and three separate vacuum arms.  It worked really well.  I cleaned all albums one time when they were acquired.  It was a large commitment and the time involved was substantial with a reward... 
Turntable and Arm Combination in 5K range (maximum)
Is your OL Illustrious tonearm a recent MK3C?  Properly set up I was able to use mine with excellent results on a OL Resolution mk3-2 with their speed control (LSC) upgrade.  I used a Ortofon Windfeld Ti, Kiseki Purpleheart, and Koetsu Rosewood Si... 
Equipment Rack - How important in the grand scheme of things?
I recommend looking at Adona Racks.   http://www.adonacorporation.com/modular.html  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Greatful Dead “From Mars Hotel”  MoFi 45rpm 
What are you streaming tonight?
Ten Years After “Recorded Live” 
MQA DAC with Coax Output
@mboldda1It is my understanding that the streamer will allow the first two of three “unfolds” to occur. This will give you 24/96. The “third” and final step is dependent on the DAC chip so has to occur in a MQA DAC to have full 24/192. The third s...