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Nuprime vs preamp rebuild.
mytdss.com does the mods 
Nuprime vs preamp rebuild.
I hope I helped and you like the nuprime, it will be in my system for a long time. Btw, there is a guy who mods nuprime with their blessing. Most say it's worth it but I haven't tried it yet, focusing on my analog front in for now.  
Reducing Background Noise On Records
Also, static can be an issue especially with some platter mats 
Reducing Background Noise On Records
I'll add to what JPerry said. Some pressings are just noisy, even some audiophile pressings can come out noisy, I've returned or exchanged a few. That just comes with the territory. For example I just received a Diana krall record that sounds nice... 
Nottingham Space Deck and Space Arm question?
Ok, good luck. I know that if I just lower it quickly on my The drop is a little hard but if I lower the queuing lever slowly then the contact isn't really severe at all. Same with lifting. I noticed the same thing with my clearaudio concept.  
Nuprime vs preamp rebuild.
I'll just reiterate that I've not heard the AR not have I ever had an AR in my system. Prior to owning the nuprime I had a belles 22a tube Preamp with the Halide dac. I also spin vinyl so the analog line pre function was very important to me. When... 
Looking for thoughts from Nottingham Analog table owners
Having heard a noticeable improvement with the Boston audio mat1 I am definitely convinced that this table is the perfect platform for letting you hear improvements with tweaks and other upgrades. I definitely will be improving my cart and really ... 
Upgrade from clearaudio concept MC cart
Thanks Raul, I'll keep the trans aria in mind as well. So, what I'm gathering from all that's been posted is that there is room for improvement over the concept MC even in the $1500 range?  
Nuprime vs preamp rebuild.
I actually went from the HRT to the Halide DAC to the Nuprime. Each jump was very positive. I think as far as the DAC goes you will be impressed. Try to find a dealer that offers a return policy.  
Nuprime vs preamp rebuild.
As is said often, let your ears decide. I think tidal gives 1 month trials. If you decide you like it, take my advice and don't favorite everything you like, build playlists or just favorite the artist and not each individual album. I have found s... 
Nuprime vs preamp rebuild.
I haven't listened to the AR SP-3 so no comment there but if by the the original HRT you mean the HRT music streamer that is not asynchronous then yes you can do a lot better. I own one and now own a nuprime DAC10. The difference just in dac quali... 
Upgrade from clearaudio concept MC cart
That's a cool system, definitely don't want to do anything to mess it up  
Looking for thoughts from Nottingham Analog table owners
Good point mark, I listen a bit louder than you most of the time but at night when the kids are sleeping I turn it down and notice what you are hearing. The combo of the notts 294 and the Nova 2 are lowered the noise floor exponentially. Also, I d... 
Upgrade from clearaudio concept MC cart
Noromance, I don't know your table but the mat1 is consistently toted as a great match to the Nottingham tables, maybe just a synergy thing. I'll try to find som flat vinyl though. I know clearaudio recommends no platter mat on their delrin platte... 
Upgrade from clearaudio concept MC cart
I'll add zyx to the list: Bloom 3 on the lower end Ultimate 100h a little further up the line