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Advice for a new analog system
I would say, there are probably two schools of thought.  Start low and move up.  Or start high and stay there.  In college I had the VPI Scoutmaster, it was a messy ordeal.  I never was able to get good sound out of it.  I sold it before I graduat... 
Advice for a new analog system
I have Avenger Reference with rim i also have audio Research Reference 10 phono  I can tell you it’s awesome  message me if you want to talk  
Want to add vinyl to my system.
Need a ton of money to get superb analog, otherwise it’s not worth it imo  
Dallas (Fort Worth) Audiophile Club - we meet every month or every other month
Sure! let me link with you first, message me @brb1   
End Game Turntable suggestions
I have the Avenger Reference with Rim, Lyra Etna.  I think you would do well with the HW40.  The only downside is the repair or maintenance on the DD motor.  Something I don't want to deal with ever.     
Does anyone have Audioquest red wild or wel speaker cables?
Can’t see myself spending a sports car on the new dragons  
Does anyone have Audioquest red wild or wel speaker cables?
Still have my wels  
Dallas (Fort Worth) Audiophile Club - we meet every month or every other month
DFWAC 26 at Al’s was a success. 12/17/22 20 members   Next meeting in the works.   Stay tuned.  
Buy a pair of ten year old $40,000 speakers for $4,000 or new ones at that price point?
This is easy to answer If what you’re asking is are $40,000 speakers from 10 years ago better than $4,000 today speakers - the answer is likely yes.  Especially with inflation.    
Dallas (Fort Worth) Audiophile Club - we meet every month or every other month
Previous meeting: DFWAC #24 at George's on 8/20/22 Next meeting: DFWAC #25 at Rob's on 10/22/22 Space is limited, we only have 1 or 2 spots remaining.     
Audio Rack Opinions
SRA scuttle is what I have.  It actually made a significant difference to the sound, more than I expected which was weird considering it’s a passive component  
Dallas (Fort Worth) Audiophile Club - we meet every month or every other month
Not sure why there’s a post regarding a meet in Phoenix.  
Audio Exotics high end show live from Hong kong
Booooo  
What Is Most Important?
I think the room  
Roots, a question for younger audiophiles, how did you start your journey?
Started with Klipsch pro media in college.  Given to me by my girlfriend.  Now my wife.  One of the if not the most significant event of my audiophile hobby.