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Have you ever downgraded deliberately?
Unless you need money or move and no longer have space - why?I don't care about value, I care about good sound. Best value is the best sound you can afford. 
Best MM?
My question was exploratory, I have no intention to replace the Goldring for as long as I hear improvements in sound whenever I make changes somewhere else in the chain. Until the time comes to replace the stylus. Then I might try different cartri... 
Would someone please explain how 'gain' functions?
If you lose 6 db at the output, say, when switching from XLR to RCA connectors, is it a lot in real world ? Specifically talking about reel to reel decks. 
Best MM?
I would have to go thru possibly dozens of vintage cartridges to determine which one I like most with Nottingham table/arm. It is such a pain to change cartridges in that arm because the wires are so thin. Besides, I would have to have them all at... 
Integrated Amp Recommendation
It would. $100. Maybe. 
Best MM?
Anyway, best MM doesn't exist. It's a matter of particular set up and taste. 
Best MM?
I've been saying it. Goldring 1042 is the best value, in addition to some vintage perhaps, it is under $400 from the UK. Save your funds for a real good phono and tonearm cable. 
Integrated Amp Recommendation
Get rid of this amp. Yes, after 15 years quality capacitors should be alright. I have 20 years old Audiolab integrated and 18 years old Australian Redgum integrated. Both work as they did years ago. Analogique in New York City ? 
I wonder how many audiophiles there are these days
Poverty level is much lower in some European countries that combine their brand of capitalism with strong elements of socialism. In some countries, like Norway, there is very little poverty.In modern America its capitalism pulls out of poverty som... 
I wonder how many audiophiles there are these days
Not exactly.. 
Please tutor me on some integrated amp basics.
ieales, if you wish to argue don't do it with me, argue with the cables designers. 
I wonder how many audiophiles there are these days
Everyone is from down under. 
Integrated Amp Recommendation
If you like it and would want to keep it why not have it repaired ? If not - it's a great moment to get something else. 
I wonder how many audiophiles there are these days
I bother with it because other forums are worse. I also try to improve it. 
I wonder how many audiophiles there are these days
I think, there are a lot more audiophiles or near audiophiles in Europe, Russia and Asia. They rarely if ever participate here because this forum is overall very boring, not involving, most discussions are not high level, few interesting pieces ar...