jperry

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Proac D40R or Monitor Audio Platinum II 500
I have the Proac D 40 r too. I have not heard the Monitor Audio.Curious what other gear you are using with your speakers? 
Caster Wheels vs. Spikes
The guy who makes them says use casters. Do you think he is incompetent? 
Preamp for Quicksilver Mid Monos
QS Linestage would be my pick for these amps. 
What is a lowball offer? How low is low?
I get lowball offers when I list items, and just decline the offer. No big deal.I stopped doing buy in now on my ads. I had some flakes hit the buy it now and then not buy. 
What is the best solid state amplifier you have ever heard?
The two best I have heard in no particular order are:Nagra ClassicLinnenberg Liszt  
Business Ethics in the Audio Industry
It sounds to me like their inventory management system needs some help, but other than that, no problem. Buy their new version, a used piece of Schitt, or something else, and move along instead of getting all spun up over a minor issue. 
Proac D30RS vs. Spendor Classic 1/2 (or maybe Harbeth SHL5+)?
I have not owned or auditioned exactly the speakers you are looking at, but I currently own a pair of Proac D 40r. For my room size (11x17) and equipment they are really a great match.Previously I have owned Spendor 9/1 (floor standing Spendor 100... 
Terrible Booms
Try thishttps://bagend.com/products/series/active-bass-trap/  
ethernet from a power outlet
I tried one and it worked perfectly. 
Is the Mark Levinson 38 preamp a good match for a Project Xpression III Turntable?
As you can see no phono input so you need an outboard phono preamp.Mark Levinson No.38 preamplifier SpecificationsSidebar 1: SpecificationsDescription: Remote-controlled line-stage preamplifier. Gain: –73.1dB to +18dB. Inputs: two stereo balance... 
Value, if any, of vintage TT and tone arm.
take a look at hifishark.comBoth items would sell here easily and quickly 
Which 300b amplifier for Devore O/96
firstnot +1 
Looking for Room Measurement / Speaker Setup Software
Which phone app would you recommend? 
Possible turntable upgrade....
I would purchase a different turntable. The Linn can be upgraded, but the upgrades are expensive and it is not a great match with your arm.You are probably going to receive a number of suggestions, some good and some not as good.My recommendations... 
Tonearm suggestions for my Nottingham Analogue Spacedeck
Look for a used Basis Vector. I was able to purchase a used Vector 3 in a price range you would find acceptable based on your comments. New would be too expensive.