jperry

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What, in your opinion, should the rules be for YouTube Reviews?
My rule is: Don't look at youtube reviews of HiFi equipment  
Upgrading your system three options DAC, Cartridge or speaker cables???
I would get a DAC. There are plenty on Audiogon in your price range.   
Black Friday Record Store Day Haul
I didn't plan to spend that much, but there was too much good stuff  
Black Friday Record Store Day Haul
I don’t usually shop RSD, but it was on my way to work so I made an exception, and stopped by a local store at 8 AM. All LP except for one cassette    Aerosmith 1971 LP and Cassette  Fleetwood Mac Alternative Live Dire Straits Encores Live Le... 
Your Favorite Christmas Song-One only Please-
Sleigh Ride, almost any version, but Boston Pops does a great one  
Dealing with UK's Classic Turntable Company
11/09/21 Placed an order and received e-mail confirmation 11/11/21 Received an e-mail stating that my order had been processed. 11/22/21 Received my order. Prompt service from England to Phoenix, AZ USA   
Innuos owners. Chime in
I am using a Frey 2 power cord and a Tyr 2 usb with a Zen 3 and Line Magnetic DAC. The sound is good but not as good as my analog system  
Best Phono You've Heard Under $2200
In that price range I would look for a used Aesthetix Rhea  
Decision: keep the Project Classic or buy into a Linn Axis?
a big +1 on this   bsmg 293 posts 11-15-2021 4:14pm I would keep the ProJect and just get a better cartridge.  
Adding a “safe haven” forum for discussion of tweaks?
I agree with you, in the meanwhile I think you should go to Audio Asylum for that discussion.  
Dealing with UK's Classic Turntable Company
They do great work. "Apart from the initial order acknowledge mail, I have got no update from them till now."What additional update did you receive? Have you tried calling them? 
Tube Amp, Preamp upgrades -- what did you do that improved your units?
I found that it made a significant reduction in the noise/distortion floor. If you do it "before" you can better understand the effect of future changes. 
Tube Amp, Preamp upgrades -- what did you do that improved your units?
Before changing the insides, put it on Nordost SortKones or Grand Prix Audio footers.They made an improvement to every tube preamp I have owned, including a Quicksilver phono preamp 
One big reason why brick and mortar high end audio dealers struggle.
Have you considered that the dealer did not want you to be disappointed if you came by again and they were not open? 
Looking for a SS integrated Amplifier recommendation going into a new system
This is a great integrated amp - Luxman L-595A seI ordered one and hope to have it by year end. A little over your budget, but worth it IMO.http://www.luxman.com/product/detail.php?id=38