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Which is better for a DBA (Swarm); powered subs or unpowered?
After reading this post I had to join in . I will describe my sub bass system as I have implemented it I don't know if it is right or wrong but sounds great in my room . The room is a L shaped room in a Manhattan apt. the room is mostly concreate ... 
Swarming!
Congratulations on your new reference . I was using my own 4 sub set up for two years . This setup makes a small system sound like a large one .Play some live music and enjoy  
Subwoofer insight.
I have been using multiple subs in my system for 2 years and learning and improving my set up . Until today after viewing this video I was using a steeper crossover slope . I tried a 6 db per octave and like the result . The one thing that makes m... 
Nice subwoofer can make your speaker sing!
Congratulations you have discovered distributed bass . Welcome to the clubhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McN2AygDMtQ  
Subwoofer insight.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McN2AygDMtQDistributed bass explained  
Direct Drive vs. Idler Drive vs. Belt drive
I use a constrained layer solution on my SP10 MK2  a K-Works ERSA mat made of ERS paper on the plater next is a OEM 1/8 rubber mat and under the record is a Boston Mat 2 all clamped by a Michell clamp .  
Reading Suggestions Please ? What is your Go-To Source?
Great post Chuck . I have been doing what you advise for the last 5 years .Listening ,tweaking and reading in between the lines . The results are stunning . The one thing I got from your post was adding the fifth sub that put the icing on the cake... 
SUT vs. Phono preamp
The Technics SH 305S that Raul mentions is a Amorphous core type . It is a very good sounding SUT as I use one . It comes close to my best LOMC reference a BMC MMC1 current injection phono preamp  
Anyone else grateful that they got hooked on this crazy addiction
Audio is not a hobby its a way of life . Enrichment for the soul . Best dollar return for use to cost .  
List of plinth builders for Technics SP10 MK3
Lee at Acoustand will make it the way you want it he does custom work See this link https://theanalogdept.com/user510_sp10_mkii.htm              
My system is where I want it be and it sounds awesome...
Mijostyn You got me I am running 6 subs .Bass bliss  
Vintage DD turntables. Are we living dangerously?
The Boston Mat 2 is good with a Kenwood outer disk stabilizer it is great you get the full effect of the mat  
Cartridge loading
I bought a BMC MCCI current injection phono stage 2 months ago and agree with your assessment . I just had a Lyra Claves De Capo repaired By Steve @  VAS  . Best vinyl playback in my system to date . 2 ohm & 0.25 mv  stunning  
Does anyone have any experience with a Sutherland Little Loco?
That is a current injection type circuit . With the right type of LOMC low internal impedance cartridges they are stunning . I have the BMC MCC1There are other ones on the market as well . Chanel D audio LINO C , AQUVOX , CH precision , MR labs Ve... 
Best bass in Earth! Bass that just smells right...
Well said Haywood . I am running 6 subs in my room  using a DSPeaker anti mode 2.0 as a sub preamp, crossover and DSP . My speakers are sealed cabinet 2 way monitors . Rock music is just great in my room . Distributed bass must be heard by all the...