jperry

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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 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Early this morning:Plas Johnson and the Grease Patrol "LA '55"Nana Vasconcelos/Antonello Salis "Lester"Lady Blackbird "Black Acid Soul" Arthur Brown's Kingdom Come "Journey" 
Tonearm adjustments on the fly
If you have a Fidelity Research or Ikeda tonearm, you can use the Ikeda VTA-06 base which has this feature 
To clean or not to clean...
I clean all new records with US cleaner before playing. 
Reference System TT - Dr. Feickert Analogue or Sota
I would select the Dr Feickert over the SOTA. I have heard both and the SOTA is not as dynamic sounding.In your price range an alternative suggestion is the AMG Viella 12, A great table with a great tonearm. 
Is Spiral Groove still in business?
I think the answer is no, but the founder is working with another TT company.There is some information here in the forums. Do a search for Spiral Groove 
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