jperry

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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. 
The best tube poweramp. . What do you think about ?
+1. There are plenty of suggestions, and some are better than others. I would not make any change without a home demo showing a clear improvementebmVAC stick with a winner.  
Technics SP10 MK3 Restoration
You may want to check with Chris at Woodsong. I know they made SP-10 plinths, but I don't know if they are still doing that as I did not see any on their website.I have a Woodsong plinth on my Garrard 301.https://www.woodsongaudio.com/contact 
D’agostino preamp - unfortunate its SS?
Buy something else. Post something different instead of a rerun 
Luxman Integrated Amplifiers
Send an e-mail to the distributor. If you are not in North America you can find your distributor on the Luxman websiteNORTH AMERICAUSA / CanadaLuxman AmericaLuxman America Inc. 27 Kent Street Suite 105A Ballston Spa NY 12020 USA sales@luxmanameric... 
SOUNDLAB ULTIMATE 545
I have heard them with Red Rose Moels One amps and VTL 225 (I think deluxe) amps. Both sounded great. I think the Gryphon will sound different, but likely great too. Give it a try before you look around.Have you heard it with the Gryphon yet? If s...