jl35

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next step up from my ps audio sprout ?
Give PS a call, they might have a cancellation or be able to 'find" one for you...  
next step up from my ps audio sprout ?
The PS Stellar Strata just sold out of their closeout sale, but if you like the Sprout the Strata closed out under your price point...  
Extra sets of Cables to switch up system?
I don't, but seems like it could be fun if money is not an issue...otherwise I prefer to spend all on one great set of cables...I had Cardas a few years ago, and realized I had stopped listening to my system, so cables sure can make a difference...  
New SS integrated choice....Rotel 1572Mk2, Audiolab 7000A, Exposure 2510
Gene Rubin is excellent, and very much likes Exposure gear...  
Inexpensive turntable to play old records
I use a vintage Yamaha direct drive YP-D6 with a low cost Ortofon cartridge - it sounds great, and fun playing scratchy old records that way...played thru a refurbished Yamaha CR-400 Receiver, or surprisingly good  and tiny Schiit Mani 2 phono pre... 
The Music Room
TMR pays by your choice of check, or Paypal - no fee Friends/Famiy...  
Magnepan LRS+ which amps do you use ? * 100 watts or less **
Curious how many here use the LRS+ in primary system or secondary system...they were in secondary for me...  
Magnepan LRS+ which amps do you use ? * 100 watts or less **
Magnepan (Erik I believe) told me a few years ago that they like to see 350/wpc with the LRS+ ...but that my amp which does 150/8 ohms ands 250watts/4 ohms would be fine in my small room...I ended up using a Belles Aria 75/125 watts and it sounded... 
The Music Room
always been happy selling to TMR...  
Cd player
I actually often find CD more convenient than streaming…easier to change track with remote than with phone app… and lots of other ways too  
Searching for a little more warmth
agree the Node has no place in this system...  
Cd player
there have been a few fairly recent threads on transports, including the Teac...  
The Psychology of Constant (Equipment) Change
That’s great that you’re so happy !!’ Though many of us are just as happy, and have gone about things very differently than you …  
Cd player
streaming is great, but don’t get talked out of getting a nice CD Transport...they can be inexpensive, like the CXC, and lots of fun, with great sonics...and there are now also some real good CD/Streamer combos with good DAC’s built in...  
Cd player
The Cambridge CXC is an excellent budget choice (I have one) if you plan to use the DAC in your preamp...the CXC V1 and V2 are sonically identical, just different color and styling...