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Suggestions for my system
speakers 
Which new amp to get?
what is your present amp deficient in? 
What Sonically is the Difference between a $1,500 CD Player and a $10K-$25K One?
The sound of money burning. And that high end cd player will depreciate 50-70% in 2 years 
Reasonable high end interconnects: without breaking the bank
So how many miles of Mogami microphone cable did the signal travel through on its' way to you? And Mogami is how many pennies per foot? 
Buyer request to delay shipment after purchase
just do it 
Best cheapo Cartridge
Uberwaltz: the MP200 BORON stylus fits the MP 150 for a great and easy upgrade 
Need a preamp?
After a few months, the feel of the schiit controls does not inspire confidence 
Which Class D Amplifier? PS Audio, Ghent, Nord, Merrill or other???
ATI. Under $2K and uses Hypex engine with a beefy linear power supply 
Looking for Advice To Build a Small System Around Thorens Turntable
Go listen to speakers. Start with the speakers. 
Used Market Savings vs. The Dealer Experience
What you have now is not serious? 
Help me decide on phono preamp
look on google for a  review 
VPI Classic 3 or SME 20/2
Upgrade your speakers 
Modestly priced bookshelf speakers for cabin.
Dyna A25 at <$250 a pair 
What is the most dramatic way of increasing a speaker's Bass and Low mid?
What are you trying to achieve? Are you after natural or un-natural levels of bass? There is almost no material under 28 hz unless you are listening to organ music?  
Best MM?
Cartridges are throwaway items like brake pads or windshield wipers. The $300 Nagaoka 200 beat the Ortofon Black in a British group test last spring. Think about it. I replaced my Nagaoka with a MC cartridge a few months ago. The Nagaoka was more ...