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Recommendations on integrated amps
Peachtree, has DAC https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650008370-peachtree-inova-inova-integrated-amplifier-with-dac-and-dock/   https://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/peachtree-audio-inova-integrated-ampdacipod-dock-playback-54/  ... 
Recommendations on integrated amps
Cambridge, Open Box, full warranty, has DAC https://www.ebay.com/itm/166556428223    
New TT : Balanced vs. Unbalanced Connection?
that Rega video, converting factory 'solid' rca's to 'quite delicate' XLR seems to me a fine example of stubborn or obsessive absurdity.   
Problems Revising Posts: Original Posts and Edits????
dogberry, Thanks, I have my new mitral valve named Oink, installed 12-28-23, had some complications, still recovering, going well, day by day.  
Problems Revising Posts: Original Posts and Edits????
gdprentice thanks, getting the cursor to 'insert' is my repeated problem, during the initial, and during a quick edit I try right away when I cannot edit the original, well within 30 minutes. I will reboot,    
All speakers have a little EQ built in
  erik_squires OP I replaced my speaker’s level controls recently, vintage electrovoice 4 way, 16 ohm L-Pads (not potentiometers). Pair labeled Presence and Brilliance vintage AR-2ax, two pairs of speakers, 3 way: two 8 ohm L pads each pair. A... 
Right angle XLR adapter
google search 'right angle xlr adapter' ready made cables, one end right angle exist (check what direction based on center pin) https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/XFF103--hosa-xff-103-balanced-interconnect-right-angle-xlr3f-to-xlr3m-3-ft ... 
Right angle XLR adapter
these rotate 360 degrees, https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1673186-REG/kopul_xlrtwist_360_xlr_m_to_f.html     https://www.ebay.com/str/pinetreeaudio   you could buy a standard XLR cable and have someone local change the ends, o... 
All speakers have a little EQ built in
And those calculations/crossover designs are for the speaker when in a large padded cell. 'In the Beginning', speakers came with Level Controls, so they could be adjusted for your listening space, your preferences, your particular hearing includi... 
Cartridge wear with clicks and pops…?
Even if in perfect shape, some music is nostalgic but nothing special sonically, no need for a special cartridge. Use your MM with replaceable stylus with a quick switch. Another good reason to have an arm with a removable headshell. Many current... 
Speaker Cables : Moderate priced
After reading years ago, ... I chose to ’believe’ in the individual small strand concept of minimizing ’skin’ effect. Could be ridiculous at our short distance, but nonetheless I was taught to keep speaker wires the same length, may be ridiculous... 
New TT : Balanced vs. Unbalanced Connection?
I say, residential, short runs: no advantage,  I do like that XLR connectors lock in place, but I changed to locking rca's to solve that. extra gain: I did get a SMALL amount of gain out of my Sony xa5400 CD player's XLR compared to it's rca out... 
RCA Phono Interconnect Under $400
lewm 12,126 posts 01-19-2024 at 09:51pm "Just to point out that the video cables almost certainly do not have separate and equal conductors for audio hot and audio ground. In my experience that makes a difference. In cheap 75 ohm video cables,... 
RCA Phono Interconnect Under $400
I changed my interconnects to Locking RCA connectors these, or others https://douglasconnection.com/product/douglas-connection-locking-rca-plug/   If you cannot find ready made, you could have Pine Tree make you a cable: rca/rca/ground/loc... 
RCA Phono Interconnect Under $400
when I bought my long tonearm, the maker essentially insisted I buy this Ortofon https://www.audioadvice.com/ortofon-6nx-tsw-1010r-tonearm-cable   I did, but frankly I do not hear any difference comparing several, including inexpensive one...