jperry

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Audio Technica AT 666 vacuum disc
Maybe you have the one designed for 12 inch 45 rpm records? 
Phono cartridge torque wrench
I heard the Tekton speakers and said the same thing. What a crazy coincidence! 
Ultrasonic LP Cleaning vs. “Thread Type” Cleaning (Keith Monks/Loricraft/etc.)
I have a VPI 16.5 and an Audio Desk Systeme US cleaner. The Audio Desk is great and from listening tests, cleans deeper than the VPI.If you have real dirty on a record it needs to be cleaned with the VPI first.@millercarbon, I would appreciate kno... 
Phono cartridge torque wrench
I am reviving this thread because I want to buy a torque screwdriver for cartridge mountinghttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07TGFNX3M/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1There are a few listed and the one in the link below has op... 
So damn hard deciding which tube preamp to buy!
Buy thishttps://www.nagraaudio.com/product/classic-preamp/If your Mom gives you more money buy thishttps://www.nagraaudio.com/product/hd-preamp/ 
So damn hard deciding which tube preamp to buy!
That is a big step up from the Schiit  you were considering https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/schiit-freya-preamp-any-owners-out-there-leave-it-on 
George Bensons LP collection
Thanks for the video. I have a number of George Benson records. I need to pull them out for a listen.In Groove is interesting. I have had good and not so good luck with records purchased there 
Who is ditching their shiny disc spinners?
I ditched my CD player.You should consider a better DACMy Linn Genki CD player was replaced with an Innuos Server and a Line Magnetic LM 32 DAC. The LM DAC was much better than the DAC in the Innuos Mini, and is likely better than the DAC in your ... 
Trying to Help My Nephew With His First Venture Into High End Audio
I took a slightly different approach with my son. A bit more simple and easy to use, with an inexpensive cartridge to learn and breakCelestion A-1 speakers (88 db)Pioneer SX-1080 receiverTechnics SL-1800 IIOrtofon 2M red cartridgeBluetooth streami... 
PROAC D48R Bass Booming
@mozartfan Did you read the review you posted or even hear these speakers?It appears the OP has a room treatment or placement problem.It looks like he has it resolved which is great news. 
Singer Songwriters Rarely Mentioned By Audiophiles
Kate Wolf. One of the bestHer live album or greatest hits “Gold in California” are both excellent introductions to her work and well recorded 
PROAC D48R Bass Booming
Great news and happy to hear it worked out for you 
Stylus Wear Question
You can have someone other than Ortofon inspect. If there is wear you can send it to Ortofon.Andy Kim at http://www.phonocartridgeretipping.com/ has a quick turn around time. 
Help - New to streaming and Zen Innuos
That is an interesting approach. You may also want to consider a good outboard DAC for the Innuos and adding the Innuos Zen mini mk3 Linear PSU, instead of adding a Naim streamer.The new software replacing iPeng is a significant improvement 
Which preamp for VAC Phi 170 IQ?
Buy a used Aesthetix Calypso or Calypso Signature. You can upgrade to a VAC later if you like and sell the Aesthetix for about the same price as your purchase price. Balanced and SE in and out, with an excellent volume control.