ericsch

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Most organic / real / analogue sounding DAC (ideally with Volume Control) for $1500??????
MDHT Orchid or Pagoda, however, no volume control. 
Who Has the New Top Technics SL1200GRE? Does it blow your other expensive tables away?
Just get one! 
Your favorite carbon fiber cleaning brush ...?
I"ve had the Hunt, but prefer the AQ. Try them both. 
Clearaudio Concept and Audio Technica AT6006R tonearm lifter???
Did you look at the selections from Tru Lift out of Canada? I got one for my Technics SL1200G, but it is a bit fiddley due to the configuration of the tonearm base. 
This Equipment Recommendation Actually Worked Out Well!
If so good, why all the crap reviews on Amazon? 
Please Help Me Build A System Under 6k!!
Schiit sells their products direct, so I doubt there is any room for discounts.  
Please Help Me Build A System Under 6k!!
Don't forget cables. Cullen cables are good quality and reasonably priced. Also, you should not have to pay retail for any of the equipment you listed.     
Cartridge for Technics SL-1200/1210GR
I use a Hana SL on my Technics SL1200G and it sounds great. Not sure, but I think your tonearm may be the same weight as the 1200G, 
BlueSound Node 2i > RME ADI2 DAC > NAD 316 BEE v2 > Dali Rubicon 5 (volume too high)
Fixed on the Node2i. 
Older Tuners, esp. Sansui
I like Accuphase tuners, I have two T-101's. 
Sexy singer(s) and/or song(s)
Kat Edmonson  
Innous Zen Mini MK 3
@arafiq Kind of odd, but my Orchid came with a power cord. I was not expecting one, as I already had an aftermarket cord. 
Innous Zen Mini MK 3
@arafiqYes, I was mildly disappointed in their return policy (only on DACs). However, if you had to sell it, the used market on an Orchid is very strong. 
Innous Zen Mini MK 3
@arafiqI've only had the Orchid for about 10 days, but so far I'm liking the combination very much. The Orchid is not even broken in yet. The DAC in the Node is pretty good, but the Orchid is a definite improvement, a wider sound stage and not bri... 
Innous Zen Mini MK 3
@arafiq I was also considering the Zen Mini, but after much thought I came to the same conclusion as you did. I got a mint used Node 2i and a new MDHT Orchid. I am very happy with both purchases. I hope at some point Innuos makes a pure streamer. ...