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Jazz Fans-- Name some of your favorite, less well known recordings
Gigi Gryce - Rat Race BluesHeard it at a friend's house and had to buy it. 
DAC That Punches Above Its Price Point
The Line Magnetic DAC at $2,500 is listenable. 
What comes after Harbeth 30.1s?
A pair of ProAC D-30r would be an improvement.Having a port on the bottom makes placement easier 
Do HT enthusiasts pair processors with tube preamps?
Check some of the threads below. They should help you answer your questionClass A triode - on/off on remote?SQ impact from a tube preamp after signal leaving an AVR?Hi end tube preamps, it’s all about functionality!!So you have a great hi end st... 
Any Freya Plus owners in Denver?
OP you want someone to act as a B&M dealer showroom for you, not just talk to someoneSchiit has a generous return policy. Buy one and return it if you don’t like, Schiit has this as their business model 
Any Freya Plus owners in Denver?
Why Denver? Does Schiit sound different in Denver? 
How long is it taking to receive a preamp?
+1verdantaudio975 posts09-22-2021 3:53amYou have three choices then. 1. Find a different dealer who has better terms on the preamp you selected (may not be possible if manufacturer driven). 2. Buy used if you can find one3. Select a different prea... 
How long is it taking to receive a preamp?
These guys have some in stock, buy one, no waiting. Some are less than $10-20Khttps://upscaleaudio.com/collections/preamplifiers 
Question on Denon DL-103 retipping options and preferences
More discussion on this topichttps://www.vinylengine.com/turntable_forum/viewtopic.php?t=106594 
Allocation of analog resources
There is a used Dr. Feickert Woodpecker with a Kuzma Stogi 12" tonearm on another website for sale at $5,500. A lot of performance for the moneyNo relationship to seller. I just saw the ad. 
Lady Blackbird- Black Acid Soul - great sounding new Artist
@big_greg Thanks for the tip on Rough Trade. Nice savings on shipping 
Build-up on stylus - any new cures?
A combination of LP9 or alcohol in conjunction with dipping in Magic Eraser should take care of the problem  
Lady Blackbird- Black Acid Soul - great sounding new Artist
I will listen to the digital on Qobuz, but $60, for the LP including $20 for shipping, is a bit steep 
Build-up on stylus - any new cures?
noromance6,273 + 1  on that. Dragging = stylus removal. After using Magic Eraser I brush back to front with a soft artist brush to remove any dust, etc.09-08-2021 3:45pmUp and down for Magic Eraser. Never drag. 
Help/advice, upgrading my vintage amplifier!
A solid state consideration would be the Lejonklou Boazu at about $4,000. Super quiet and sounds fantasticIf you haven't you should indicate at least an approximate budget.https://www.lejonklou.com/#categories