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Should I buy a VPI SCOUTMASTER. I OWN 25 RECORDS.
Is the Scoutmaster with JMW memorual arm and a Hana SL a bad table or not? Preferences aside. Will this table blow away my Project debut carbon?  
Should I buy a VPI SCOUTMASTER. I OWN 25 RECORDS.
Only Linn product I ever liked is my 20 year old Linn Ikemi cd player. LP12 is all hype. VPI's blow them away.  
Should I buy a VPI SCOUTMASTER. I OWN 25 RECORDS.
Unfortunately that's the only arm that comes with the SCOUTMASTER.  JMW MEMORIAL TONEARM.  Unipivot offers less friction. Follows the grooves better. Superior sound. Bearings add friction and you lose detail.  
Should I buy a VPI SCOUTMASTER. I OWN 25 RECORDS.
I was recommended a MC cartridge from Japan with a Japanese name starts with an S. Its 750 bucks. So using the phono stage in my Parasound P7 wont work? Lol. It's got a switch for MC.  
Should I buy a VPI SCOUTMASTER. I OWN 25 RECORDS.
I also would add that I listen to digital through a 20 year old Linn Ikemi CD player. So 4 grand into a turntable or 4 grand into a DAC? Also wonder how that fire  that burned down a record plant in California will affect record production.  Ahhhh... 
Speaker recommendations 10 to 30k and no beryllium
Martin logan 15a's.  
Any love for newer Krell amps?
There is always an adjustment when your founder and designer leaves. Look at Levinson. Krell will never die. Todays gear is excellent. Danny boy is gone. Move on folks.  
Should I sell my DAC
Used Bel Canto Dac3 for 600 bucks.  
Sent Back the Pro-ject Turntable: What would be the best option in the $1800 range?
VPI SCOUTMASTER. 1800 BUCKS.  
Mark Levinson preamp no. 38 vs 38s vs 380 vs 380s
Thank you Rossman. There are a lot of 38s on the market. 380s are harder to find. If the audible difference is small between the 2 I will snag a 38s. They are going between 2 to 2500 in price. I just acquired an old 23.5 amp which still sounds goo... 
Chemically Altered Audio
THC seems to work great for me. I vape some indica and my hearing capabilities are close to  that of a dog.  
Which is the most important part of a stereo system?
Audioguy is correct. Get 4 to 5 high limit credit cards with cash back or some kind of rewards. Max them all out on some high end audio gear. The amp is 10 grand but you make 60 grand a year? No problem use the card. Speakers 10 grand? Not an issu... 
IKEA launches modular speaker line - watch out Wilson, Magico...
They are using balsa wood midrange units. Perfect piston.  
What are you using to drive your Tektons?
Krell FPB 400CX.  
Martin Logan Classic 9 vs. Impression 11A - sound impressions and burn in question
Yes the comparison was done with same electronics and same room. The ESL 9 with its slightly higher crossover point at 380hz compared to 300 for the 11a gives it a fatter mid bass and more power through the lower midrange because the dynamic woofe...