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V. Morrison Moondance reissue vs 2nd press what is the fascination with digital on vinyl?
I have the Direct Disc Labs version that I bought years ago. Haven't compared it to any other versions. It sounds very good to me.  
MORE Esoteric problems
Having a Esoteric cdp still under 3 year warranty this post has me worried that I made a mistake. If anyone has contacted Esoteric USA about this ridiculous situation let us know. 
One Only Please- Your Favorite Track from which album and Artist please
DylanHighway 61 Revisited - Desolation Row1965Porcupine TreeIn Absentia - The Sound of the Muzak2002 
Did I just make my audio system too sensitive after adding a Herron VTPH-2A preamp?
I have a Herron VTPH2A it is a fantastic Phono Preamp. I am using it with a Morch DP6 arm and Allaerts MC1B cartridge. I believe it would be worth while to upgrade your cartridge. If you can afford it the AT ART 9 cartridge gets great reviews and ... 
Recommendation for input coupling caps
Clarity MR or CMR (if they fit) may be a good choice. 
Advice on buying good CD player that will outperform my Primare cd31
+1 Esoteric K-05X if you can afford one. 
Has anyone added a small subwoofer to 2 channel and been thrilled with the result?
I added a Gallo 10" sub to my German FJ  2 Way loudspeakers. It is 300 watts and goes down to 18Hz. It is fully adjustable and I was able to integrate it perfectly with the speakers. I set its crossover setting to 50Hz I connected it with the 2nd ... 
What is the Best LP Cover Art for you Wall
Pink Moon - Nick Drake 
If you could only keep 5 record albums, what would they be?
Too many to choose, here goes anywayNick Drake  Pink MoonJoni Michell For The RosesJennifer Warnes The HunterLos Lobos KikoJames Taylor JT 
Whats playing on your system today?
Finger Painting - Earl Klugh on MF (Blue Note 1977)Great sounding Recording.Great musicians: Dave Grusin, Lee Ritenour, Harvey Mason, Anthony Jackson, Lewis Johnson, Ralph Macdonald, Steve Gadd  
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Porcupine Tree - Lightbulb SunProbably most accessible Porcupine Tree 
Whats playing on your system today?
Blue Country Heart - Jorma KaukonenCD  
The nightmare of the cartridge buyer...
I am using Allaerts MC1 Boron. When I bought it was 2.5K. Now its 5K and very hard to get. It is supposed to last 10K hours. It's still going strong. I like it a lot. If I was to replace it. I would go with Kiseki Purple Heart or a Lyra Kleos due ... 
Rythmik subwoofer
Using a Gallo TR-3D 18Hz - 180Hz +/- 3db. 300 Watts. Adjustable 50Hz - 180Hz $800. There is also a TR-1D around for $500. I haven’t compared them to anything else. The TR-3D seems to work for me. It integrates well with my 2 way speakers. 
Whats playing on your system today?
Search of Lost Chord - Moody Blues