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Phono preamp suggestions; can I improve upon my Aesthetix Rhea Sig ?
I agree with the posters below that you should settle in with your new turntable before making a change, if any, with your phono stage. I owned an Aesthetix Rhea for a while and it is an excellent phono stage. One of the suggestions is to try a ... 
What Would You Expect The Value Of An Ikeda 9 Rex(Kawami) To Be?
You could see if Ikeda would retip. Look at hifishark.com to get an idea on the value range.  
Advice for Amp to Drive Klipsch Forte IVs
I have heard a number of Klipsch speakers, and IMO the sound better with tubes. If you are considering Luxman the small integrated should drive them with no problem. If you want a more classic look you should consider the Luxman LX-380. A little ... 
Any dealers have SME belts and O rings for sale?
https://www.google.com/search?q=sme+parts&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS897US897&oq=sme+parts&aqs=chrome..69i57j0i512j0i22i30l7j0i22i30i457.12848j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8    
Aesthetix Preamps
Thanks for sharing. When I had an Aesthetix Rhea and Calypso I ran all NOS RCA clear tops. The Aesthetix brand produces some great sound.  
Best drum solo (best drum sound) I have ever heard... and its a YouTube MP4!
    https://www.discogs.com/master/1257571-Ed-Graham-Hot-Stix Try this one!  
Selling off Tubes for Solid State, A Cooler Love Story?
You should consider this amp if you are looking for a cool running powerful amp. https://www.starkesound.com/detail.html?id=47&name=AD4.320  
Soundsmith Strain Gauge
BTW not trying to pick at you, I just wanted anyone searching to be able to find it. As you noted a spectacular recording. Best Regards,   Jim Perry  
Soundsmith Strain Gauge
https://www.discogs.com/release/1777748-Mickey-Hart-Airto-Flora-Purim-Däfos Thanks for the comprehensive review. I think you mean Dafos,  
Turntable upgrade recommendations: SME vs AMG vs Technics vs other
Everything discussed here involves first world problems!  
Turntable upgrade recommendations: SME vs AMG vs Technics vs other
I would see if a few of the closer shops would consider taking care of the installation, which I think they should in your price range. I have heard the AMG and Technics with the same cartridge (DS Audio optical cartridge) and I prefer the AMG. T... 
Would you sell for cash?
+1 elliottbnewcombjr   You could 1. meet in your bank's parking lot 2. deposit the cash then and there, (bank verifies it's legit bills). 3. give em the goods.  
Black Friday Record Store Day Haul
I haven't listened to everything yet, but these are both great Little Feat - Electrif Lycanthrope Art Pepper - Promise Kept  
Merry Christmas to Me.....New tonearm on the way
Congrats on the new tonearm. One of my best upgrades was a tonearm upgrade.  
What, in your opinion, should the rules be for YouTube Reviews?
I'm not blaming anything. It just seems like a complete waste of time. The only way to meaningfully evaluate equipment in my experience is listening.    @hilde45  @jperry   My rule is: Don't look at youtube reviews of HiFi equipment Seems ...