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phono preamp to power amp
thanks @tokushi   
Table,cartridge,phono...where to put most of my money?
Pass labs int60 as its power into Dynaudio confidence 20s w Rel S510 stereo pair that's an awesome combination. I heard the same combo with a Rega P3 and I was blown away. It's not a lot to drive the Dynas but might just be right  
Have you found your "End-Game" speakers yet? I have. And it feels so good!!!
time is on my side: every day I am closer to my end game speakers (or it will be what I have :) )  
Table,cartridge,phono...where to put most of my money?
I would try the little things first: record cleaning, if you can go to a local shop where they let you do it isolation/vibration management, make sure no resonance from e.g. a sub stylus tracking force pressure gauge - $30 on amazon for me the... 
Magico A3 replacement
@steakster I did however screw up. I confused this with another post where the budget was lower. For 16K, I assume the Borresens are reasonable  
Sound Stage and Imaging
@mijostyn I misunderstood then. To be fair, you could tell me I should stick to baking. (I think I can bake) I have an infinitely small knowledge of all things audio yet I am still here and comment on things, when I feel I have something to cont... 
Sound Stage and Imaging
@kraftwerkturbo  I have no idea at that roomy size. I have experience with smaller rooms and a lot of speakers but that's a big space to fill. You are right, they would be too small. My guess is you need to move a lot of air, maybe used horns at ... 
Magico A3 replacement
@steakster I have no idea what you are talking about. I am not mocking or disparaging members, at least I am not trying to. All I said was the Borresens are very expensive for what they do. I especially don’t see your "same members" point. I a... 
Sound Stage and Imaging
@kraftwerkturbo I would probably go for the 2TD-X - still inexpensive compared to "finished" speakers  
Magico A3 replacement
@pfreix Børresen? Really? They are sold for more than their weight in the price of gold  
phono preamp to power amp
@yogiboy I have seen Bellari and wondered about it. I also see Lounge Audio LCR MKIII for under $150. @ghdprentice yes my Denon premamp has preout - that why I bought it. I did have a modest mid-fi system, maybe hifi to some extent, but I gave i... 
Sound Stage and Imaging
I think you should just stick to headphones. that sounded harsh  
phono preamp to power amp
@jl35 I know nothing of Schiit., I see the hype though  
phono preamp to power amp
@yogiboy my budget (WAF issues) is not much - for the phono stage. Around a $100 max, craigslist is my friend.  
Sound Stage and Imaging
CSS seems like an awful good deal to me too. If I hadn't bought my Dynaudios, I would sure would try CSS today and save $$$