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LINN Ittok needs rewire Suggestions?
@mofimadness thanks for the Brit Audio recommendation.  Talked with Rick and probably not an option. 
LINN Ittok needs rewire Suggestions?
I contacted A.O. and waiting for a reply.  Thanks! 
PSA: Be Careful Dealing With Uptone Audio
After reading this somewhat troubling thread, I thought I would share my direct experiences with Alex Crespi and Uptone Audio.  I have purchased multiple products from Uptone over the last few years.  Alex has always been very responsive and profe... 
Recommendation for an audiophile speaker cord that is not "bright"?
@ruraltraumasurgeon Thank you for doing what you do! 
New reviewing home for 2020 Stereo Times
Terry,Congratulations on the new gig!  I look forward to reading your reviews.  I am in chicago often since it's a short drive and daughters live there.  Maybe someday we shall cross paths...Happy holidays,Joe 
Phonostage/preamp recommendations. Parasound JC3 Jr.?
Your receiver is designed to accept a MM phono cartridge and has insufficient gain for a MC cartridge.  You can either get a step up transformer or a stand alone phono pre that has sufficient gain for your cartridge (assuming you want to keep the ... 
Miracles in Audio, by luck, by good choices,by design or by tweaking...
Great album.  I saw MH in concert and really enjoyed his unique style of playing.  Unfortunately he is no longer with us. 
shibata or microline, pls respond ONLY if you specifically have tried both.
Cakyol, with the Linn, the armboard and platter (record surface) are mounted to the same suspension platform and those should be parallel AND level.  Not sure why your armboard would not be parallel with the platter.  I am assuming your use of the... 
New Music Direct catalog...
I was pleasantly surprised but really liked the performances by Jakob Dylan, Jade Castrinos, and Cat Power.  They served the music well! 
New Music Direct catalog...
Thanks for posting those pics.  I just got around to watching Echo in the Canyon last weekend.  That would have been a fun place to hang around!  Would have liked to have heard from Neil Young, Bob Dylan, and a few others in that documentary but I... 
Mattresses, not stereos is where the money is
Interesting that this thread shows an advertisement for the Nectar mattress on the same page.  Scary! 
Mattresses, not stereos is where the money is
A great mattress as well as a great audio system can be best enjoyed in total darkness.  You're welcome. 
Types of speakers to create nightclub style sound?
As mentioned above, Klipsch LaScala will work very nicely. 
Audio Research VT100 MK1 and LS15 HELP!!!
Aren't there those little U shaped shorting pins that go in the XLR jack if you use the RCA inputs?  Or was that only on the amp, I can't remember, been too long since I owned ARC gear 
Audiopile hyperbole, reference, SOTA, ultimate and more...
Most overused word:  superb