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fstein

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Hardy cartridge
"re-evaluate" easier said than done 
Logical cartridge upgrade for a long time Shure M44-7 user
Being a klutz, I keep destroying the stylus on my ADC XLM II. It is in a low mass Magnepan Utratrac in my 'B' system.Thinking about all the abuse DJs give their styli. Is there anything rugged but decent sounding of highish compliance I might wa... 
DAC That Punches Above Its Price Point
Anything by Topping 
Linn Sondek- Origin Live upgrades anyone?
Buying into Linn is buying into  upgrades forever. Audiophilia nervosa. It never stops. Get off the merry-go-round 
I have a good SUT. Need MM Phono Pre for DL103R
Phonomena 
100W+ solid-state amps known for beautiful mids
What is wrong with the Pass you now have? 
Rank the top reference DACs you've heard
Has anyone here actually heard the Topping line? Silly cheap 
Audio Engineering Society and cables
Hearing a difference is not always an improvement, and there is little correlation between improvement and price. 
Bin dug noisy records. Does it diminish your enjoyment?
ultrasonic cleaning frequently resolves the problem 
ADC XLM mkII Cartridge. Should I bother...
excellent cartridge in a low mass arm 
Best Speaker wire with Rogue Audio amp and preamp for $2K or less?
Buy some Kimber 8TC and spend the rest on software 
Best Bang for your Buck DAC ?
Topping at any price level 
Stylus shapes!
Unless you have access to a meticulously setup tt, the more advanced shapes are fussier as to VTA, Azimuth, etc. A simpler shape will be less critical of setup, and in the hands of the average audiophool (like me!) may sound as good. 
Cheap hearing aids?
costco 
Magico Customer service
Just curious as to whether they make their own drivers or outsource? And who makes them and can they be purchased from the mfg.?