fuzztone

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shielded vs unshielded pros and cons?
Ask Mike Morrow or Ray Kimber (Russ Andrews)I run unshielded unbalanced ICs on my phono as low as a.26 mV MC. Quieter than LP surface noise.They sound  better than the shielded AQs they replaced. 
Das Mikrofon vol. II….more fun than swapping cables!
Nice find.   Definitely easier than effing wit cables. 
Poor Customer Service
SGC before Covid.I've never owned Bryston but I hear they have solid cust. service. Good choice. 
What's a real upgrade from LuminT2
Raspberry Pi ala Allo. 
System building; a meditation
Size, features, bang for buck, efficiency, durability (low maintenance)If it gets past them and sounds good it stays.If not, buh bye. 
Node2i to Aurender N100SC…WoW!
That's all good. Not surprised about the switch mode Chinese box. I didn't know you can bypass a BluNode power supply without major surgery. 
Circle Labs A200 Integrated amplifier review - It will appeal to both tube and SS lovers……
Sweet. Enjoy. 
How long is it taking to receive a preamp?
I got a preowned one immediately. First you wait for a new one. Then wait to break it in. 
Node2i to Aurender N100SC…WoW!
Glad you are happy spending all that moola.A Ras Pi in a metal case grounded to an LPS ($100 total) sounds WAY better than my BluNode in the same DAC. 
Best Way to Upgrade Digital
Ripping as you go with a PC is the easiest way to organize and tag. Whatever method you decide on is best for you.  The only way that the files will sound "better" than the CDs is if you have a crappy CDP.But the difference is not critical and may... 
Stereo vs Mono
Stereo effect depends where you sit. It will sound like mino or better. Mono will sound llike mono or mono. 
Which component to upgrade to improve bass control?
Room treatment. 
Building first AV rack
It was simple in the old analog days with an RF converter. Now?Beats me. 
A question about PC audio outputs
No unless you are resigned to it. My Asus soundcard is better but still sucks even through toslink compared to m2tech coax or USB purifier to whatever DAC does it for you. The cheapest one you can find is better than the built in audio. 
Suggestions for Minn/St Paul HiFi Stops? Retail/Manufacturers/Private Homes
Audio Perfection carries many major (non direct) brands including home grown Atma-Sphere.