honeyooi

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I am enjoying my analog system, but what can I do to improve?
Chungjh: we have similar room and in my experience near field is the best option .if you wanna try mix tube pre in your system with Pass try Audio Research ref.    
How important is the cable between the SUT and phono pre?
Try use max 0.5m length. im using Belden 8402 and easy to find on eBay . better than kimber tak phono . Enjoy   
Phono preamp suggestions; can I improve upon my Aesthetix Rhea Sig ?
Skinzy,  Nice table you got there , maybe try add step up tranny to use with MM . im believer for that set up and cost cheaper too depends what brand . Bobs devices have SUT that integrated with VPI mount so no add wires. Enjoy spinning 👍  
Do have anyone to purchase Audio Research REF 75SE in 2021?
Runwell, is true about move from SS to tube is bringing you to close live music. me too have feel that motion . own some Pass and then move to tube gear like AR and stay that way . now use Japan made Air Tight set that satisfied me . enjoy yo... 
To Harbeth or not to Harbeth, That is the question...
Me still have my M30.1 after 5 years .sound right in my small room & with tube gear nothing matter anymore, just music flowing and enjoy listening.cheer  
Recommendations for speakers with Luxman 509x
You want to avoid rear port speaker ,plenty of speaker to choose at your budget .Medium size room also better with 3 way speaker .Me love Harbeth speaker and lot people love that combination and you should able to get the M40.1 or .2 on used market . 
Is there a point of diminished returns with amps and Harbeth 30.1s?
My suggestion save more money and get that LAMM ML1.1 .with same manufacturer you got better synergy and full tube amp Lush .but is hot though, But worth it . 
First tube preamp recommendations (under $5k)
Maybe EAR 868 ,in my opinion best bang for the bucks pre . 
Is there a point of diminished returns with amps and Harbeth 30.1s?
Your fatboy arm deserves better cartridge,Me too have denon from Zu Audio & both upgrade stylus and still in my system as back up!but once you move up the chain to 2k cart you hear more and more from record that you never hear before ,everythi... 
Which amplifier should i buy
Air Tight ATM3 mono about 110 watt . 
Suggestions to upgrade from Lyra Delos
Check out miyajima Kansui ,but on low compliance .Dynavector is medium side and their XX2 is very good for money . 
Moving up the Harbeth line
M30.x is good for that room ,mine even smaller 10x11 and with 7 ft triangle listening set.Near field is best Option.Harbeth is need power more than 50w in my personal experience for sound best ! 
Preamp for Herron VTPH-2A
try EAR 868 ,very good line stage . 
Are your current amps and other gear the best you've ever had?
Indeed ..best so far and matched set .just enjoying now  
Best cost no object tube phono
Air Tight ATE-3011 copper WireKondo GE-10 Silver Wireboth need SUT .