ghdprentice

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Where's the next weak link in my analog chain?
I'd save up and do the table. It is true you will get a bump with a better cartridge. I guess it depends on your personality. I would rather make big moves as opposed to frittering away money doing small incremental moves. Moving up a level will n... 
HAVE CABLES EVER TAKEN YOUR SYSTEM FROM SOUNDING JUST OK TO SOUNDING GREAT? Experiences ?
Typically the right interconnect or cable will have make a noticeable and important difference. But once in a while it can make a huge difference. I remember my first digital cable... which I was absolutely sure could not possibly affect the sound... 
Finally arrived !!
Congratulations!  
Good outlet for amplifiers
@brunomarcs    Great for bringing up that point. Mine came from Japan. But this highlights a huge problem with new and used accessories these days.  You must be very careful when purchasing today.   
Speaker upgrade to a large room
First. Beautiful system and room.  If it was my system I would work on improving the venue. I am sure it can be done tastefully with acoustic panels and large throw rugs. Sorry to keep asking for more, but views of all angles of the whole room wo... 
All-in-One units for retiring audiophile & music lovers in 2025, say what?
@caphill  +1 Oops, correct. only the Linn Majik has the amplifiers, but the sound is far superior in the Klimax. Worth coupling with a good amp.  
ACTUAL MUSICAL SOUND VS. MEASUREMENTS
@desktopguy    +1 As a starting point... then to get right sound the designer swaps subcomponents and  listens to differences. Great designers know "the sound" of different brands of subcomponents (like resistors, capacitors... etc.) and can mak... 
Speaker upgrade to a large room
It would be really helpful to see your system as it is today. There is a place to create a virtual system with photos and to identify your components under your user ID. This would really help making recommendations .   
Turntable upgrade
I would look at VPI, Clear Audio, Linn, LP12, and the Well Tempered Amadeus just got a great review.  
Would I be wasting my money to get a turntable?
The sound quality you get is a result of the components you choose. If you choose poorly you can get vinyl that sounds harsh and trebly and digital that is warm and musical... although it is still easier to get the opposite as cheap components ten... 
Can we make major musical discoveries at age 50, 65, or 80?
Absolutely. I went to college in the 70's and loved Rock. Then in the 80's I discovered fusion jazz and explored it finding jazz... then in the 80's classical, then the 90's world, and in 2000's electronic... exploring deeply and finding the core ... 
ACTUAL MUSICAL SOUND VS. MEASUREMENTS
@toronto416    +1 Yep. Sound quality of music... dozens of variables on inputs and dozens on outputs. So many that measurement tend to be such gross oversimplifications that they don't conform to the sound you hear a bit.    There is a reason ... 
The Real Reason Why Music Is Getting Worse!!
@mahgister Well... I went back and watched the whole video. Twelve minutes I will not get back. Let me paraphrase... "Wahhhh, things are changing and I don’t like it. Wahhhhh." The old days were so much better... I was so privileged to not be ab... 
No response from Aurender customer support
Aurrender has been incredibly responsive to me. I have always contacted them through the conductor app.  
Who positions their speakers straight ahead (zero tow in) and why.
There are many reasons to fire straight forward, many have nothing to do with hot tweeters.