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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    
Phono preamp upgrade price/performance
Someone is selling Hageman Cornet 3 phono amp on Audio Circle for a good price.  I have the Cornet 2 and it sounds very good.  The only big different is the 2 is tube rectified.  
Paradigm or Rotel or MHDT DAC?
I'll second the MHDT I have the Stockholm v2 with a 6922 using an adapter. very musical.   I added a sub to my Ref 3A de Capos standmounts, made the sound fuller bigger, have it set very low volume  
Paradigm or Rotel or MHDT DAC?
I'll second the MHDT I have the Stockholm v2 with a 6922 using an adapter. very musical  
Network DAC suggestions? Wiim Pro? ...
I’m loving my Wiim Ultra ( wanted the ability to have music on a USB drive) Using it with a MHDT Stockholm v2 DAC and 4 watt tube amp. sounds very very good :)  
R2R next? Don't like ESS
Look for a nice used MHDT DAC like the Orchard or Stockholm. R2R NOS Tube output