jperry

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AT-ART9 cartridge on Marantz TT-15s1 - I don't think I'm getting the performance I should
A few thoughts:Buy something like this so you can really see if your stylus is cleanhttps://smile.amazon.com/Magnifying-Loupe-Jewelry-Magnifier-Jeweler/dp/B0137997H2/ref=smi_ge_rl_rd_g...The recommendation for test records is a plus so you can che... 
Best cartridge <$200?
Given the turntable and phono preamp a MM Ortofon would be fine 
Who, do you think, designs the best looking tube-based devices?
Luxman 
Anybody want a laugh?
Has anyone heard this switch from Melco?https://www.melco-audio-masters.com/uploads/1/0/1/5/101505220/mel_2073_s100_a4_2pp_info_sheet_v3.pdf 
Wilson Alexia 2
It is not my premise, just a restated the premise of Wilson Audio, the company manufacturing the speakers that were the point of the question by the OP. 
Anybody want a laugh?
I assume you must have heard it and decided it didn’t make your system sound better. 
Wilson Alexia 2
Any high powered receiver will do the job. Dave Wilson did a demo with a receiver to show that the speaker is what mattered.  
Wilson Alexia 2
Any high powered receiver will do the job. Dave Wilson did a demo with a receiver to show that the speaker is what mattered. 
Does it improve the sound of a MM or MI cartridge by playing it through a phono stage?
You may want to do some reading here. I think it will help you better formulate a question so others can understand what you are asking. Lots of great info on all things hi fi.https://www.audioasylum.com/cgi/d.mpl?audio/faq.html  
SoundSmith Sapphire cantilever upgrade to CA Virtuoso?
I would send it in for repair, then keep as a spare.I would upgrade to something else if I wanted an upgrade 
Experience with Cary CAD 808, "Rocket 88"
I had one and it worked well with a pair of ProAc Response 2 
Why would I need Roon?
You can get a 30 day free trial. Try it and see. Great way to find new music you like as well as providing useful information about bands, performers and their influences 
Which SUT? .... for .3mv/10 ohms MC cartridge into 3mv MM input sensitivity
You may want to do some reading here. I think it will help answer many of your questions, and answers to your questions, about cartridges and SUT. Lots of great info on all things hi fi.https://www.audioasylum.com/cgi/d.mpl?audio/faq.html  
Does it improve the sound of a MM or MI cartridge by playing it through a phono stage?
You may want to do some reading here. I think it will help you better formulate a question so others can understand what you are asking. Lots of great info on all things hi fi.https://www.audioasylum.com/cgi/d.mpl?audio/faq.html  
Which SUT? .... for .3mv/10 ohms MC cartridge into 3mv MM input sensitivity
If you want flexibility you should look at this SUT http://www.miyajima-lab.com/etr-stereo.html