jperry

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is it possible to mate a 1967 mac 1700 receiver to a mc 275 m-IV
Possible as said before. not sure about how the kids will look. 
Turntable feedback rumble problems with new sub
Maybe put your subwoofers on isolation pads. I think you can buy most Auralex products on Amazon https://auralex.com/shop/iso-series/  
Record Cleaning Machines
What you want/need depends on what records you buy and how much work you want to do in order to accomplish your goal of clean records.My suggestion:If you buy only new records you only need an US RCMIf you buy used records from random vendors you ... 
Streamer Value Question Innous vs Bluesound
I have not heard any of those items. Sorry 
Streamer Value Question Innous vs Bluesound
A better streamer/server will sound better.A better DAC will sound better.The built in DAC in the Node/Vault are OK, just like the one in the Oppo 205.I heard the Innous Mini with integrated DAC, Better than the two above, but better with a better... 
to my ears digital audio does not sound natural? something is wrong!
I recommend purchasing a turntable and some q-tips. 
Will a $700 turntable outperform a CD player?
I have my primary turntable in the shop for some upgrades.In the mean time I bought a innuos zen III and a line magnetic dac. I also purchased a technics sl 1800 with a ortofon black MM cartridge.I think the two are close to equal. Neither compare... 
Streamer Value Question Innous vs Bluesound
The DAC in any of these (including the OPPO) is adequate, but not really good. You should pick a streamer/server then get a better DAC later, maybe a re-clocker too 
MC Cartridge: Elliptical; around 0.5mv; track 1.25-1.75; Affordable
Please define affordable with a price range 
Went from brilliant to distortion
Is your stylus clean?  
Need more heft
Check out the Golden Ear speaker line. They offer great performance at an affordable price range, including powered bass. https://www.goldenear.com/products/triton-series  
Your vote for greatest (covers) album
+1 Rickie Lee Jones - It's Like This Also Shawn Colvin "Uncovered" 
Minus k Technology BM-8 Isolation Platform
They do work. The Minus K has to be carefully balanced for leveling. I use a Vibraplane which is similar, but uses air suspension instead of springs. 
A challenge to all turntable manufacturers
"I have not listened to the DS system so I can not comment on the sound ...... high resolution files leap frog right over it at a major cost savings. "It looks like you commented on the sound. 
Just received my new Luxman CL-1000 pre-amp.
Thanks for the information. I have thought about the CL-1000 too, but can't get past the lack of a remote controlHow does the phono stage in the CL-1000 compare to the EQ-500 phono stage?