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Is this a good price for Anthem STR Pre Pro?
floor model, how does the factory warranty work?cameras, open box, demo's, if never sold, when sold the invoice date is the date of initial sale, and full factory warranty begins on that date. 
Turntable issue
to examine the negative,how do you personally know for sure it was working fine before shipping? if fine there, but not now here, it was received 'damaged', the selller/shipper is responsible.Is there a return/refund period?  I would be very fi... 
Have a Victor UA-7045 tonearm coming
Bill,Congrats, I was very impressed with the workings when I took the one I had apart before sending it back.Not to send bad vibes, however, don’t be drilling any holes yet, the thing could get destroyed, and even if perfect, you might find a grea... 
Low volume listening dynamics 2
IMO, my best guess, what I suspect:You and your friend must love clarity of highs and mid-range without lows, as, for 2 reasons, you are not getting much bass 1. low volume, our hearing is less sensitive to bass, soooo, as per fletcher munson, bas... 
put tube amp on to shelf of a rack
there ought to be a business 'Rent A Teenager'. I've got a 3rd meniscus tear from moving my 80lb amp in/out of bottom shelf. And, all that heat rising into other equipment. New arrangement, TT elsewhere, heavy/hot amp on top. 
Tubed Preamp recommendations?
Think long regarding features, options, remote volume somewhere, and I am a big fan of remote balance.I don’t know anything about current choices,After many years, tubes/SS (I’m 72), I am most pleased with my vintage McIntosh Tube Tuner/Preamp, mx... 
Tweeter life
this one? https://www.madisoundspeakerstore.com/seas-soft-dome-tweeters/seas-excel-t25cf-002-e0011-millennium-tweeter/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw1qL6BRCmARIsADV9Jtb3LV5tzck5ZGy4hoktbabo5NS8aNdE2QZ_HdjTcJbyahoVUVVClEEaAhrxEALw_wcB madisound is a great source, ... 
Teac AN-80 Noise Reduction System
there was an earlier thread, I see this one, started 8-20-20 about static noise exists https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/options-for-ridding-records-of-static-electricity  
Teac AN-80 Noise Reduction System
As noted, it’s for tape.some unsolicited advice for you or others:I just wanted to say, I finally got serious about properly cleaning my old lps, many given to me, many thrift stores. I suspect you will benefit from cleaning yours.The big determin... 
Sophia Pfister "Birdcage"
Ordered!Thank you, I listened enough on youtube to know you passed on something I will truly enjoy.there is a separate thread about ’whats on your TT tonight’, that would be a great place for you to post this. https://forum.audiogon.com/discussio... 
Subwoofer Settings
You can set it up, get it going, be happy,However, there are (not math) operational considerations, and as you have/will see, not everyone agrees.Decisions for a sub for an AV system are different than the more critical use of sub(s) in a 2 way sy... 
Anti skate question for Rega P8/RB 880 arm
my simple answer wasthe smooth lp lets you 'see it' for real, $12.50 too much for that?beyond that, as I said, I always write answers for OP and anybody else following along."you may have all this done, if not, for others following" 
Anti skate question for Rega P8/RB 880 arm
sokogearwhy do you have a TT? Better than CD?Certainly not unless the fundamentals are done right.Most of us (I think I can say), over time have had various turntables, various tonearms, various cartridges, It is not rocket science, just the neede... 
Anti skate question for Rega P8/RB 880 arm
After many years, I started using an lp with a smooth surface, no grooves, like this https://recordblanks.com/product/anti-skate-calibration-record-pre-order-calibration-records-will-ship-july-6th/ you may have all this done, if not, for others fo... 
Tweeter life
New, I agree, same exact model available? any technical changes?My son burnt out my JSE Model 2 Infinite Slope Tweeters (Dynaudio I seem to remember) EVERY party he had. His friends would have the wrong input, keep turning the volume up to max, th...