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Help Deciding On New Speakers For Small Room, $10k budget
Totem?  
Ideas for low cost amplifiers with gain control
Helpful responses. Thank you. The matching preamp to the Parasound A23 has high pass and low pass filters, providing even more control.  
Turntable suggestions for a newbie
Keep in mind that the Skoll has balanced inputs, so you might consider a turntable that has balanced outputs. I have the Skoll, and I am happy with my Thorens TD 1601. I run a Nagaoka cartridge with it. I enjoy the arm lift and shutoff features. ... 
Paradigm Studio 20 V3 Tweeter Swap
Great Speakers. I have Studio 40 v2.  Keep returning to them.  Good luck.  
It Pegged the Needle on My "BS Meter". Now, I'm A Believer. Ever Happen to You?
@freediver you still using a tube buffer?  If so, open to recommendations.  Using a Accuphase integrated, happy but open to …. thx  
Comparison of various subwoofers for 2 channel audio
As an active learner…anything to say about crossover points?  I experiment here, and have a hard time settling on settings…seems to be volume related. Totem Forest Signature, powered by Accuphase E-380, and an REL Classic 98 sub.  Small wood pane... 
How much should I expect with a warranty issue from a large retailer/distributor?
Update! Crutchfield has agreed to send me a customer return unit in return for my “broken” unit. They pay for shipping both ways. This is what I had hoped for, and feels fair. +1 for Crutchfield.  
How much should I expect with a warranty issue from a large retailer/distributor?
OP here.  I am within the “warranty” period, just not within the “replacement” period.  
How much should I expect with a warranty issue from a large retailer/distributor?
OP here…. I’m not here to complain. I’m new to spending this much money in this hobby. Am just trying to understand what’s customary, and maybe about successes or ideas folks may have had in these situations  The input has been clarifying. That ... 
How much should I expect with a warranty issue from a large retailer/distributor?
OP here... I like clarity and consensus.  Thanks all.  Now where is my packing tape....  
Can a poorly connected XLR connection cause a reduced(less loud) signal?
How do I know cables are good, I purchased a cable tester from Amazon.  Love it!  Highly recommended piece of kit for tinkering audiophiles.  See link. Amazon : Behringer CT200 Microprocessor-Controlled 8-in-1 Cable Tester  
Can a poorly connected XLR connection cause a reduced(less loud) signal?
Thanks @elliottbnewcombjr  Yes, I have switched back to RCA, and things work as designed. It’s an “OK” solution, as I purchased and paid extra for, these two pieces so that I could connect them in balanced fashion. I’ve reached out to ROSE HIFI ... 
Can a poorly connected XLR connection cause a reduced(less loud) signal?
Thanks for all the responses.  I have tried multiple new cables, but have also ordered a cable tester, and tomorrow will be able to know for sure about cable.  I have seen other posts on the ROSE HIFI forum that these connectors could be problemat... 
XLR Pinouts on Thorens TD1601
Thanks team.  
XLR Pinouts on Thorens TD1601
thanks @imhififan @lewm, this is helpful info, and what I was looking for.  In your last response, I assume ANY ONE of the three, and NOT ALL three, correct? Can I use a multi-meter to test the polarity coming out of the Thorens via XLR? thx, gem