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Turntable Advice Needed
+1 on the dr Feickert 
Isotek Sigmas or PS Audio P15
I have had both and preferred the Isotek Sigmas. I thought the PSA  added a layer of distortion. The PSA does work great for a TV. 
Theoretica Applied Physics BACCH-SP adio 3D Sound Processor
Carver Sonic Hologram 
The Truth About Power Cords and there "Real" Price to Performance
@vinylguy2016The Marantz 7 while a classic, isn't the best sounding preamp out there IMO.How could you possibly know whether a different power cord would improve or degrade it if you have not heard it. 
any Rethm owners out there?
Not an owner, but I heard them with the Luxman SQ-N150, and thought the sound was great. 
I have to downsize big time, any ideas on integrated amps and smaller 3 way speakers
Sorry to hear about your diagnosis and wish you the bestThe Vinnie Rossi L2i-SE is another great all in one solution which includes a DAC.The Luxman SS integrated amps are also a great solution, but you need an outboard DAC.If you want to simplify... 
Help with a mystery vintage amp head
You can post pics on your system page 
Phono Preamp Tube Rush
I have little if any tube rush with my Luxman.One of the keys to having low noise in a tube phono stage is careful selection of low noise NOS tubes. 
How much do you need to spend to get digital to rival analog?
sadono97 posts Please post your system. Thanks. 
How much do you need to spend to get digital to rival analog?
The Innous Statement server with the Nagra HD DAC is good and would compare favorably to a high end analog (turntable) front end. 
US source of Panzerholtz?
Depending on how much you need and the size you might be able to use USPS flat rate shipping boxes. 
New Janszen zA2.1 Valentina Review
Thanks for posting this. I have always been fascinated with these speakers, but never had an opportunity to hear them. 
Who needs a Diamond Cantilever...? 💍
I think the Kiseki Lapis Lazuli had a white sapphire cantilever. I have a Kiseki Purple Heart Sapphire that also has the sapphire cantilever.EMT also makes a cartridge with a white sapphire cantilever 
Exploring Preamp options for the Pass XA25
Pass preamp. They were made for each other 
Crackling and hiss - Preamp tubes not seated right?
You have a bad tube(s) that need to be replaced. If you want high quality NOS tubes contact Andy at Vintage Tube Services. New production tubes the tube store already referenced is fine.