ericsch

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Replacement platter mat for Rega RP8
When I had a Rega P-3, I used a Herbies Mat.  Very affordable and much better than felt.  
Suggestions for a Phono Preamp.
Agree, you need to up your budget a bit. For about $500 you can get a used PS Audio GCPH. I've owned one, it sounds great, can handle just about any cartridge and it's a bargain.      
Phono stage price range 1500 to 2000 dollars.
If you decide to go with SS, I can recommend the Pass Labs XP-15. I've also had the Parasound JC 3+, but preferred the Pass. In my system the Pass was quieter and it has more gain options. Both of these should be available used within your budget.  
Tuner choice
Accuphase T101, excellent and affordable.     
Streaming network issues - need a geek
I had a similar issue with an ATT Router and Google Nest. The Geek Squad tech put the ATT  Router in pass through mode and that solved  the problem. Not sure if this is helpful for your situation.    
Mystery Paradigm Speaker Cover - Help Identifying?
Millenia Center?  
Well...I am taking the plunge into digital..
I use Google nest for wifi, but added a prior generation point which has a wired capability to my streamer.  
Great Rock Bassists your Top 10.Rock not Jazz. But Hey what about Reggae
Phil Lesh. +1 Jack Bruce  
Well...I am taking the plunge into digital..
I used a Netgear extender with ethernet cable to my Node. Now I use Google Nest, a much better solution.    
First CD player help!
A used Rega Apollo-R is right in your budget.  
New Funk Firm Achromat Warped
I eventually went with the Boston Mat on my SL 1200G.    
Moderately priced power and optilink cables?
For power cables, Cullen are quite affordable.    
Anthem: Latest bugs, er, Genesis
That is a better explanation than I got from Anthem. I just gave up on CEC because I (and especially my wife) want to control my LG TV and the Anthem  independently. I also, gave up on eARC. I have my Directv DVR  and Oppo connected directly to H... 
Anthem: Latest bugs, er, Genesis
@erik_squires The only problem I have had with Genesis on my MRX 540 is that sometimes software does not find the microphone.  The thing that really annoys me with the Anthem is that when using HDMI eARC, CEC has to be turned on to get surround s... 
Better R2R DAC Recommendation?
I have a Pontus II and a MHDT Orchid. I like them both. This reviewer compares the Ares and Pontus II.  https://www.hifi-advice.com/blog/review/digital-reviews/spdif-dac-reviews/denafrips-ares-ii-pontus-ii-venus-ii-and-terminator-plus/