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Best Audiophile desktop for under $2500?
  kennyc you are probably correct about the server/streamer, but the OP needs a new computer, so he wants to choose based on member's experience with their audio quality.  If you stream Video like I do, the audio is originating thru the PC.  
What happens when the stylus tip wears out on a $12,000 cartridge?
SUCCESS is/was achieved for: that cartridge, that stylus shape, that tracking weight, that proper alignment in all respects, those new/properly cleaned LPs ...... EVERYTHING ’right’ makes a huge difference, far above Average. ...................... 
Best Audiophile desktop for under $2500?
Presumably you are feeding the PC audio out to a external DAC to an audio system. Based on advice here, I switched from simple headphone audio out jack (using pc's DAC, lousy) to USB audio out to DAC (far better) to Luxman Integrated Amp to Darn ... 
What happens when the stylus tip wears out on a $12,000 cartridge?
I have read several times that it is found that the MAJORITY of wear is on only one side, because the anti-skate has not been properly adjusted. I should have also mentioned improper azimuth as another cause of wear on one side of a stylus. once... 
What happens when the stylus tip wears out on a $12,000 cartridge?
AVERAGE I’m no expert, I post what I have read by reliable sources. It’s very hard to believe a diamond can wear so quickly (on average), however, the forces occurring in the groove are tremendous. Jico is the source of the AVERAGE life expecta... 
Thorens TD1600 VTA adjustment
those screw/allen head set screws, sme’s I forget but not easy, methods suck, very hard to be precise, you need 3 hands! A big reason to buy your own Tonearm is easy and precise VTA arm height adjustment. I have personally installed a. JVC UA 7... 
What happens when the stylus tip wears out on a $12,000 cartridge?
IGNORE COST, when to check/replace/rebuild? I made a chart, forgot I made it. I have a general idea of how many hours/week I listen to LPs, use that to guess life, then ship to someone you trust to evaluate it/rebuild it. Say it's estimated goo... 
Starting a Classical Vinyl Music Collection
Live anywhere near me in Plainfield, NJ, 07062? I have a lot of classical I will be parting with for very low price just to make shelf space. Lots in excellent shape. 4 store owners came, bought Jazz, Rock, didn’t even look at the classical. It ... 
Speakers to pair with Quicksilver mid mono
interesting psb 3 way, adjustable tweeter wave guide     https://www.kijiji.ca/v-speakers/trenton-on/3-psb-363-in-wall-high-end-speakers-brand-new/1682914307        
Speakers to pair with Quicksilver mid mono
martin ogan would fit horizontally, sensitivity 94db, 4 ohms     https://reverb.com/item/76975389-martinlogan-axis-5-1-4-2-1-2-way-in-wall-speaker-pair   https://martinlogan.com/en/product/axis    
Speakers to pair with Quicksilver mid mono
klipsch horn with dual 5.25 fits horizontally   https://www.ebay.com/itm/374391817040    
Speakers to pair with Quicksilver mid mono
These, 19" wide 3 way IN WALL would also fit sideways, tweeter level control   https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=15700    
Speakers to pair with Quicksilver mid mono
Build a front panel or box and use IN-WALL Speakers These Focals, 17-1/4 wide would fit sideways in a Panel or box in the existing recesses. dual 5" woofers, tweeter pivots, two level controls     https://www.crutchfield.com/S-EmsVOSyGNs7... 
Speakers to pair with Quicksilver mid mono
10" woofers https://www.ebay.com/itm/204627214780      
Speakers to pair with Quicksilver mid mono
AR-2ax horizontal a no go, 24" wide, if vertiga’ 24" height, angled down a small amount would work, perhaps woofer at top, tweeter and mid below. these Wharfedales, 3 way 8" woofer, without the stand would fit vertically also height spec must be ...