jperry

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My Sonic Labs cartridges
If you have not read the linked review, it provides a very good description of the MSL Platinum Signature (better than I could write). I compared the MSL to my Benz Micro LPS, Shelter 901. EMT JSD s75, Sumile, Koetsu Coralstone, and a few others.... 
What are we objectivists missing?
 
My Sonic Labs cartridges
I have a Platinum Signature. Great sounding cartridge. Definition without bright or harsh sound. The bass is also excellent.  
Need suggestions: High pitched female singers
London Grammar lead singer  
What are we objectivists missing?
  "What are we objectivists missing?" Plenty, including some of the most important parts.    
Audio Research, AYON and Primaluna tube amplifiers.
Of the three, Audio Research would be my pick as best of the group. I have owned the best of Audio Research and they would not be my first pick in the overall market  
$20k(ish) tube preamps
You should also consider the Nagra Classic in that price range.  
Di I really need to clean my LP's?
Yes, you need to clean them.  
Ohm Acoustic Corp., Brooklyn NY
Everyone has supply chain issues. If you don't like the timeline go and buy something that is in stock and be happy. Otherwise, get a refund and quit complaining on a public forum.    
Many higher end preamps are dated and ugly, why is this?
I think it is really a matter of personal taste. I don’t think the Schiit looks all that great. I do like the look of my Luxman CL-35 III and Luxman CL-38uC preamps, as an added bonus they also have great sound  
Phono Stage upgrade to complement Dohmann Helix One Mk 2
New Nagra HD Phono PreamplifierNagra writes: "Year after year we are pursuing our quest of excellence by developing ambitious product to complement our lines. Following the Classic PHONO and largely developed in parallel, the Nagra HD PHONO will ... 
I finally purchased a new Integrated Amp
I was using the Luxman 595 with my Proac D-40r speakers. I also heard it at length with Wilson Benesch Resolution speakers, which were a great match with the Luxman 595  
I finally purchased a new Integrated Amp
Congrats! The Luxman 595 is a great integrated amp. I owned one for a while and would have been happy with it long term.  
Just got started on Qobuz. Can anyone recommend an album or song?
London Grammar - The Truth is a Beautiful Thing  
SET suggestions up to $3k (used)
Maybe a used Line Magnetic with more power.