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Turntable sub $4k buy decisions too many.
unreceivedogma: Why do i want to see your set up? I sold my VPI set up to down size.    mijostyn; I had the JMW gimbaled arm.    Again thank everyone.  I have since ordered the Acoustic Solid 113 Bubinga table with a Sorane TA-1 tonearm.  upg... 
Turntable sub $4k buy decisions too many.
Thanks Everyone, I'm ordering an Acoustic Solid Classic Wood. I think for the money its a fine looking. made and performing table from what a few German gentleman have said in our private conversations. Well below my budget at $3500 Canadian ($270... 
Turntable sub $4k buy decisions too many.
Thanks everyone, I've made an error in my budget. I mistakenly put up Canadian budget prices  So in reality I'm sitting at somewhere around $3200us$ max. Like I said I can stretch a bit if necessary but the reason most of the tables your recommen... 
Ohm Acoustic Corp., Brooklyn NY
every manufacture is having big delays and many are doing very good business during the pandemic with large back orders they are trying to get through. I would be patient. my friends been waiting almost a year for a Decwar amp, i waited 6 months ... 
Concerning high end audio names in new cars
Marketing hoopla is all it is.   
Acoustic Solid WTB-313 experiences?
Its a rega arm so probably decent.  
Gryphon Diablo vs. McIntosh C2700/MC611
I think many people here are relating to the older Mac sound, the new McIntosh sound is not rolled off, I have a C2700 and 275 amp, running into Spendor D9.2's and they are not rolled off. they are very neutral and detailed IMO. Id say you can adj... 
Modern Versus Restored Vintage SS Amp Sound Quality?
I've been down this road and in my experience vintage can be great but like others have said its depends on the kit.  I personally like the Sansui professional series. recapped etc they sound very similar to modern SS amps with a little more warm... 
Seller Listing Pet Peeve
oh the problems of the first world..... Control C + google + Control V + search. so hard I know. what a pain.  sorry for the sarcasm, but seriously you've probably spent more time complaining about this then the time you actual spend doing a go... 
Higher amperage fuse for sound quality
Only do this if your ok with taking out the actual job of a fuse, and are ok with the risks. I.e. to protect your home from burning down.   
OCD audio guy naming shady Audiogon dealers by name
Cant be worse then SkyFi Audio they seem to have cornered the market on how to over price everything in your store. Or as i like to call then Skyhi Audio.  SkyFi Audio - We Buy and Sell High End Audio Equipment - HiFi      
Horn speakers for vintage sound
Message me i have  friend who owns a vintage audio store and he has a few options like JBL, Altecs etc that may be of interest. i'll pass his contact information on to you.   
hana sl or one of the AT-ART9?
I friend uses an ART 9 and also has the top Hana and to be honest in his system VPI Prime21 the Art 9 is better over all. Over all the Hana was great just didn't dig as deep into the music or detail level in his system as the ART 9.  AT have from... 
Is mixing RCA and XLR cables bad?
If your new Lyngdorf and your Mac both have balanced out and in why don't you just buy one lower cost balanced cable and use that. why try to make a balanced to RCA cable if you do not need it. Balanced cables are not as susceptible to noise induc... 
Magnepan LRS Support Group?!
My dealer told me a year wait a few weeks ago. He said they don't make any money off them so they are not prioritized in production. Sadly i wish they would raise the price a little so its a benefit for them to sell and make them in a timely manne...