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Amp first approach to build a system. Anyone did it ?
I have always wanted either Lamm or VAC. I have also wanted to leave the world of SS amplification.   
Anyone has a reference system where amplification is SS ?
Yes, there is both right and wrong, you are simply seemingly unaware of it.  
Amp first approach to build a system. Anyone did it ?
mrdecibel, amp first approach is only if you just really want to use particular amp or preamp/amp, normally it's either speakers or source first, of course. As for the room, well, yeah, unless you move frequently. jl35, that's a good point. In fa... 
Amp first approach to build a system. Anyone did it ?
No, newbee, I abandoned SS amplification once and for all.  
Go ahead, hang blankets on the side walls. You’ll be amazed.
ghdprentice, are they authentic Persian carpets ?  
Phono Stage, Tonearm, Cartridge Question - Which is the most important?
I think, mulveling's moving target answer is an excellent one, but I still believe that the table itself is the most important element. Arm/cartridge/phono is where it may get complicated but I would always want phono stage to be at least one step... 
Have you asked yourself this question?
If you don't listen to analogue source any more and there is still a lot of music you like that was recorded in analogue then your analogue source is simply not good enough. You have to upgrade or, yes, get rid of it.  
How long does it take your tube amp to warm up?
About 45-60 minutes for VAC Avatar SE, but you can listen to it after 10-15 minutes.  
Getting into the music
You wish to return to the reality when you were performing. The better the sound the closer to that reality. I can understand it.  
What is meant exactly by the description 'more musical'?
This is the term that should have no place in audiophile community. It may mean too many things and so in a sense it has no meaning.    
"I'm a believer"
Yeah, unfortunately, price and quality do not always correlate, but real quality is always expensive, and there is no reason why it shouldn't be. Question is how expensive is it to you ? Class war is coming..   
PayPal imposed draconian security blocks AFTER I sold my unit
It don't even matter, soon enough Canada is going to become the 51st state. Or Canadians would prefer to become Chinese province ? Their call. No, no other choices, don't fool yourselves. Wait until AI is more actively implemented, both in the US... 
Audience Cables
Hi Ken. That's a wise decision to stop looking. I did it too after getting Wywires Diamond. Yes, there are better cables, but that's it for me. I will need funds for better NOS tubes, anyway.  
Quandry
I know little about turntables but, yes, it's puzzling why anti-skate adjustment leads to big difference. I remember spending 15 minutes to find the overall best point but the differences were small. Nottingham table/arm. I would invite an expert... 
PayPal imposed draconian security blocks AFTER I sold my unit
Yeah, Canada might still have some advantages but this is not one of them.   czarivey, do you use debit cards or you just threw yourself out of all that ? Well, not less civilization but less of this kind of civilization.