jperry

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Full-sounding SS amps (besides Pass)
I agree on Sugden and Aesthetix (hybrid SS Output) is another. 
HELP PLEASE - VPI Classic Signature 3D Arm or Dr. Feickert Woodpecker Jelco Arm
I have owned a lot of turntables. I have also heard a VPI higher up the line than the one you are considering and Dr. Feickert Woodpecker with Jelco arm at length. IMO the Garrard will sound better than either. It will also have great resale.I c... 
Best course of action
I would add the sub instead of biamping. 
Help needed for a skeptic!
+1twoleftears I think you need to go the Cable Co. loaner program route.I was a cable skeptic for a long time and have now changed my mind. 
Cartridges: Complete Scam?
"how is it that a head amp is fine for 100-Ohms but if using a SUT you should use 20-Ohms? "Head amp is active and SUT is passive. The mfr specifies different loads for active devices and passive devices. Follow their instructions. 
Systems for a Geodesic Dome
You would really have to consider the vintage Design Acoustics D-12 speaker. Perfect for that house design. ;-) 
Somehow I've got myself a "WTF" dilema with my newly setup Turntable. HELP!
It appears to be your phono stage based on your diagnostic results. You should swap the tubes and see if the problem follows the tube. If so replace the tubes. If not substitute another phono stage to confirm. If that fixes the problem send the ph... 
$700 Used TT Upgrade Advice, Is it Worth It For Me?
"Also, I am not looking for a finicky TT or a project that needs to be upgraded like nice table but no tone arm. "Based on your comment the Rega would be a good choice. 
Cartridges: Complete Scam?
I will give you an example and maybe this will become more clear to you.I had a Basis 2000 turntable with a Basis branded Rega tonearm and a Shelter 901 cartridge.I changed from the Rega (inexpensive) tonearm to a Basis Vector (expensive) tonearm ... 
Cartridges: Complete Scam?
Apparently almost everyone agrees with you. With all of the positive threads you started it really is difficult to disagree.Cartridges: Complete Scam?Basis Turntables: Worth it or Ripoff?CD players = dead?Class D = Trash?Rega and ProAc: Bad?Antica... 
Cartridges: Complete Scam?
They are and you shouldn't spend much when you put a new cartridge on your Crosley 
KEF, ProAc, Monitor Audio and others
Wilson Benesch Vector will fit in your price range will a small discount or used. This or the Proac D-48r would be my choices from your list.http://wilson-benesch.com/vector-floor-standing-loudspeaker/ 
Thoughts on best budget phono pre-amp under $400?
Ray Samuels Audio F-117 Nighthawk Phono Stage. You should be able to find one in your price range used.http://www.raysamuelsaudio.com/products/f-117.html 
HELP ADVICE FEEDBACK PS Audio BHK 300 - Hegel H30 - Pass Labs X250.8 or Pass X350.5 amp
The Nordost Heimdall 2 Balanced XLR Interconnects should be replaced with something higher up the Nordost line assuming you like the Nordost sound in your system. I suggest Tyr 2 or Valhalla 2.I would not change my amps until my cable were able to... 
PROAC RESPONCE 2 replacement drivers ???
I owned a pair and georgehifi is correct. I had the surrounds replaced. Usually that is the only thing that would go wrong with them.