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Dynavector Karat 17D3: retip for $500 or get something new?
Here is another post on retipping this Dynavector modelhttps://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/re-tipping-dynavector17d/post?postid=2089249#2089249 
Why not objectivist music reviews?
What is a SINAD? 
Searching for an amp to pair with Rockport Atria II
Look at Nagra amps. The Classic especially if used as a mono has plenty of power and a small form factor 
Warm, rich but detailed SS preamp (made you give up tubes)
The Sugden is a great recommendation! 
Shopping for new speakers-need ideas... Selling old DQ-10's...
You should listen to Vandersteen speakers in your price range. 
Gain Matching - need advice
Parts express has balanced attenuators, but if the dealer can install resistors to attenuate I think that would be a better solution. 
Gain Matching - need advice
This would work, but you have excessive gain in your system. The AR and Pass are not a good pair to match with your speakers.https://www.parts-express.com/Harrison-Labs-12-dB-RCA-Line-Level-Attenuator-Pair-266-244?gclid=CjwKC... 
Warm, rich but detailed SS preamp (made you give up tubes)
Please tell a horror story about a tube preamp.I have owned many and know many tube preamp owners. I have yet to hear a horror story about one, or have a horror story experience. 
Schiit - shipments stopped?
Google is your friendhttps://www.google.com/search?q=Schiit&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS897US897&oq=Schiit&aqs=chrome..69... 
what are some of best tonearms you own or experience with.
The Basis Vector 3 which I owned was a great tonearm. I really made me aware of the importance of high quality tonearm.The current tonearm on my Garrard 301 is an Ikeda IT 407 CR-1. A great match with low compliance cartridges in particular Ikeda ... 
Substantial Upgrade
Nice upgrade and happy to hear how pleased you are with your selection.Best regards,Jim Perry 
Rega P9 US to UK
I don't have technical guidance, but you should contact Rega for that help.My suggestion is to buy a UK/European model. 
New to analog
I would buy from a local dealer. The dealer might have a trade-in that would allow some additional value to you.If they don't have a TT you want to buy, get that on-line and buy the cartridge locally so the dealer can set it up for you. Get a chea... 
Review of the SMARTractor and SMARTstylus
I have something similar. Put it on the side without the fingerlift to see if the headshell is level. I think the price on this is high. You can find similar items for less on-line"Now for the SMARTstylus. This is just a piece of plexy with four s... 
What ever happened to....
Thanks for your comment on something you don't own and haven't heard.mijostyn3,456 postsHomeopathic garbage. One of the reasons I would never buy a VPI product