grinnell

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Sound quality differences in streamers
Go for the Wiim.  Ultra is great using it with an external DAC (MHDT StocKholm ii)  
DIN Phono Cable
Easiest thing to do is to get a 5-pin din phono cable.  They are all the same except for quality and price :). you can get a straight pin or a right angle pin depending on how much room you have between TT and the platform.   I have a VPI HW-19 mk... 
Speaker choice without need for deep bass
Check out Reference 3A de Capo i .  Good price on used.  Will get loud but detailed and decent bass for a stand mount  
Upgrade ....streamer or amp?
If you have a separate DAC look at Wiim.  I'm using the Ultra because I wanted to be able to stream music off of a HD and use a separate DAC (MHDT)  
Troubleshooting help
Swap input cables right and left to see where its coming from.  one device at a time  
Need some advice: Found some Audio Equipment
Check current prices on hifishark    
What stylus do Shure V15 users prefer?
I have a Shure V15 Type VxMR and have been very happy with the Jico SAS stylus    
Have you reached your end point with this addictive hobby?
I'm pretty much done.  Have a decent mid level system.  Added a streamer to make things easier.  with a 4 watt int amp I'm tempted to replace my speakers but they sound good and I don't listen to loud levels anymore.  Almost always buy used.  
Do You Unplug Equipment During Thunderstorms?
Always and when we travel.  Borrowed my brothers NAD amp years ago.  Lightning hit a tree right outside the house.  Fried it. Never again.  
Upscale Audio is up front with customers
I bought a used Primaluna in 2007, had questions, needed some help. Kevin was great.  Bought a number of tubes from him later on.  
What are your go to LP's for evaluating new gear or new tubes?
Zappa Apostrophe  
Sound proofing floor
We used a rubber membrane to help cut the trnasmission of sound through a concrete black wall at school between the dance studio and the recording studio.  It really cut the sound down but it may only be a wall treatment. can't remember the brand  
PrimaLuna EVO 400 v Cary SLI-100
Decware with those Heresys    
I feel for you
At my small liberal arts college the most liberal arts students were the science majors.    
The best opening act you've ever seen & heard?
March 10, 1979, a small college in central Iowa.   An English band named the Police opened for Ultra Vox