hawk28

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New source recommendations
I will look into the Denafrips, but If i can get a good dac that also streams music, then I would strongly consider that option so that I can play my uploaded cd collection from whatever from my laptop.  
New source recommendations
Thanks for all responses. Jl35, I have considered the Marantz 6007, and I still am. Im just intrigued about the performance of the audiolab with a good dac.  
New source recommendations
Yes, I did that first. Still waiting to hear back from the repair shop on cost.  
Floor standing speaker recommendations new or used, $10,000 and under
I'm certainly glad I sought your opinions on speaker options, as you all have given me many options.  I think i'm going to limit the auditioning process to maybe 5 or 6 different candidates, for my own sanity.  Right now, anything I audition will ... 
Floor standing speaker recommendations new or used, $10,000 and under
Tweak1, I’ve seen Emerald Physics around but I never had the opportunity to audition them. I’m not in Florida, but I’ll see if I can find a local dealer for a listen. Thanks. 
Floor standing speaker recommendations new or used, $10,000 and under
What do you think about the Sopra 2? Maybe consider adding subwoofers?I actually liked the Sopra 2’s very much. I’m just looking for alternatives to audition for comparison. 
Floor standing speaker recommendations new or used, $10,000 and under
Vandersteen and Joseph Audio Perspective sound appealing. I'll have to add them to the audition list.  I'm not familiar with Janzens, I'll have to do some research on those. Thanks for the suggestions, all. 
Turntable adjustment
🤣🤣🤣🤣 Thank you for your genuine concern of my audio spending choices.  
Turntable adjustment
Millercarbon, given the fact that the turntable didn't cost me a dime, the money I spent on the cartridge was well worth it. 
Turntable adjustment
I have the manual. Thanks! 
Turntable adjustment
Cleeds, thanks for the advice. Based on your questions, I went back and adjusted it from the fixed 1.25 to 1.5, and bingo, the stylus landed correctly and smoothly on the record. But I will look into that VTF scale for the future. Thanks to all wh... 
Turntable adjustment
I'm using what's on the arm. 
Turntable adjustment
The arm does not provide for any sort of balancing of weight. It does however, have an adjustment for VTF, which I checked. 
Turntable adjustment
Mijostyn, I will try that, thanks a lot. 
Alon/Nola sound
Embee2, sorry but I am now just seeing your question. My speakers are tipped back just slightly more than the standard and they sound very good.