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Remarkably better sound possible with just 1 system component change?
Yeah, it's most likely speakers but maybe the source as well, I don't know, I don't stream. You didn't mention power cords and power conditioner, if you use one. Improving current can give big improvement but probably not huge, it depends. 
Jazz for aficionados
He certainly looks and sounds as a normal human being.  
Does it annoy you when companies don't show the internals of electronics ?
There is also the point of reliability. 
Jazz for aficionados
No, schubert, that I don't like. 
Does it annoy you when companies don't show the internals of electronics ?
I dismiss those companies. 
looking for a Integrated amp $6,000 range
Well, I just have one piece of an advice for anyone considering transistor equipment. If it is within your reach financially, do not buy anything before hearing Gryphon. You might eventually choose another brand, including one of Swiss brands, but... 
looking for a Integrated amp $6,000 range
Luxman/Accuphase, are they full of Chinese parts ? Hegel must be too.Not Gryphon, as far as I read. You won't see many Gryphons for sale, especially Diablo 120, not that they make many.  
I Just Inherited 4,000 LPs
We continue others in different ways, and this is a good way. It will also make your memory of friendship more alive and immediate.Life force is forever. 
Jazz for aficionados
Now that's singing ! Great. 
Anyone buys master tape dubs ?
How do you store and playback digital copies ?It is interesting that AD plus DA conversions maintain about the same sound quality. I would think that something would be lost, not to mention noise. 
New to analog
Two brands have not been mentioned yet so I'll mention them. SME and Roksan. Take a look. I don't know if you could get even used SME with tonearm for $3k, though.In any case, I would go British.Technics would play alright but it's in essence DJ t... 
Jazz for aficionados
That was terrible singing. What were they thinking when inviting her? 
Anyone buys master tape dubs ?
Because tape is the only true audiophile medium. Fremer says that his Continuum turntable comes very close to tape. In other words, he says that nothing sounds quite like tape, even the very best vinyl set-up. 
New to analog
In terms of simplicity, Nottingham is easy to set up. I remember it took me probably less than half an hour to do it. Cartridge installation and alignment takes additional time. After that you just change the oil every year or so, and you might wa... 
New to analog
Oh yes, I forgot.Okki Nokki $500 record cleaning machine works just fine. I use it with Disc Doctor brushes and Audio Intelligent fluids - three solutions: enzyme, archivist formula and distilled water. Three bottles. Sometimes, as a pre-cleaner, ...