hoytis

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Bookshelf/Small Speakers
I've really been enjoying a pair of ProAc Tablette 10. Clean, articulate, great separation...perfect for a smaller room. 
Help Me Improve My Turntable Set-Up
I agree that the Schiit setup is probably holding you back a bit, if you're in a room bigger than a small office. But could there also be an expectation gap here? In one of my systems, I have ProAc Tab 10s, which are close in specs to Harbeth, and... 
Article on Quad 303/33
I've really been interested in a 303/33 setup. I've been looking but not much going on in US...I'd have to buy and ship from someone in UK or elsewhere in Euro. In the end, it's going to be packaged and shipped regardless, but I'm thinking of ship... 
Very small, warm and dynamic speakers
I can vouch for the ProAc Tab 10s. Super clean, articulate, musical, absolutely outstanding for a small room setup. But they're more than your $1000 budget new. 
Best bang for buck integrated amp for $500
I use a PSAudio Sprout100 in one of my systems and it kicks plenty ass. Great phono stage, DAC, plus Bluetooth. Super clean and powerful. New is $700. 
Second hand components that can still kick butt today
I have a few systems in the house, but I use my vintage setup the most...Thorens TD-160 > Sansui AU-999 > DLK 1 1/2. This system continues to outperform my modern equipment.I'm super intrigued by the Robertson now!