fredapplegate

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My Final System Build in Words & Pictures
Really enjoyable to read. Congratulations! You've inspired my to buy that new turntable. (I'm 70.) May you enjoy it for many years to come.  
Can I Trust The Music Room's Product Description?
I had a very good experience buying used from TMR. And their follow-up was all I could ask. I think they're trying to do a good job. I would definitely buy from them again.    
Returns
I've dealt with Crutchfield several times and have always been very satisfied. I think it is a good company. Look at their "Open Box" and "Scratch and Dent" specials. They're pretty transparent. Good luck.  
Posting the wrong MSRP: why?
hilde45 I should have stated it differently. Sellers: don't post an inflated MSRP to try to make your price look better. It's really easy to check out, and it just makes you look untrustworthy. (I was browsing for a new amp and noticed several ... 
Why are these called 5 way binding posts? I count four!
Is Skyline Chili involved in this? Bare wire, pin, spade, banana and diced onion?  
notable consolidation possibility, should I or not?
I just did the same thing with a Moon 390. Analog pre, phono pre, dac and streamer with an app to control it all. Fantastic. Just eliminating all those cables can only help. We hope! Good luck. I hope you post your thoughts.    
The problem with PLC
Nothing is perfect. Perhaps a child's laugh and the smile of a lover. Enjoy the journey!  
un-becoming an audiophile
I watched the movie "The Menu" and thought it could just as easily have been a room full of audiophiles. Good post. You're right. But it won't stop me! Thanks.  
Best Class D GaNFET Amp Comparison. Who to invite?
D-sonic M3a worth a look  
Upgrade to McIntosh
A friend has the MC275, C22, Linn Sondek driving Sonus Faber Cremonas. It sounds truly wonderful. And there is nothing lacking or wrong with the bass. I have Vandersteen Model 5s and ARC tubes for power. It's all up to your taste and your room. ... 
How do you stop house guest from damaging your speakers?
Real audiophiles dont have friends.  
What I wish I knew before starting my audiophile journey
Room treatment?   
DIY Steampunk Tube Amplifier, feedback please :)
Congratulations, that's quite an achievement! I love it and the magic eye is brilliant. Dr. Zarkov has found his amplifier!  
What's the oddest thing in your music collection?
A 4 disc survey of Hungarian popular music from the 70s. One picture disc of the Hungarian Imperial Eagle on one side and a view of Buda from Pest on the other, and three disc that are the three colors of the Hungarian flag: white, red and green. ... 
Has anyone been able to define well or measure differences between vinyl and digital?
I find that a system optimized for a particular TT and cartridge is not very likely to sound equally good with a digital source inserted into it., whatever it is. Your TT has a sound, and your streamer has a different sound. Optimizing for both in...