jperry

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No frills balanced ss integrated amp?
The Sugden IA-4 Integrated Amplifier might be in your price range used. 
What happened to CAT?
CAT makes a great preamp. I have heard a few and they were outstanding.  
My speaker quest
If you like your Proac Response 3.5 the D-48r would be a good choice. I currently have the D-40r, and I also moved up the Proac line from the D-2.5You should also audition Wilson Benesch if you have a dealer in the area. Another great sounding spe... 
Esoteric C03 preamp or Mark Levinson 326S preamp- ANY and ALL FEEDBACK / HELP PLEASE
I think if you look back through all of your threads you will see that @ebm, who has a similar system recommended a CJ preamp. That preamp if it were me would be one of my considerations, another consideration if you want solid state would be a Pa... 
Tyr 2 vs Valhalla v2
Here is my experience with the Nordost cable line:There is improvement as you move up the line.The power cables make the most difference, followed by interconnect cables, with the speaker cables making a noticeable, but the lease difference.I made... 
Opening a can of worms
Maybe you should close the can. This has been beat to death lately. 
Basis Turntables: Worth it or Ripoff?
Basis makes a great high precision item with a very high performance level. The Basis tonearm is an excellent tonearm. I had a Vector 3 and the performance, compared to a Rega or something in that range, was so much better it was hard for me to be... 
Please help me chose a tube preamp
I use an Aesthetix Calypso with an Aesthetix Atlas. A great neutral combination. My system is posted if you want to see the other components. 
Proac D48R
@milpai Congrats on your purchase. I am sure you will be very happy with your decision. A great sounding pair of speakers. 
Well Tempered and EMT JSD S75 Cartridge
@737maxNot sure where you are located, but I bought my EMT from Glen at Arizona Hi Fi in Phoenix Arizona. You can reach them at 602.264.4434. 
Can't set rake angle right even lowest VTA (digital microscope checked)
I was indicating to the OP that with the tonearm parallel he should be close to the correct setting. His measurement indicated he was 10 degrees off with the arm parallel, His measurement being that far off with the tonearm parallel means somethin... 
Switching to solid state amp?
+1 joey54I also owned Quicksilver V-4 mono blocks for many years in my system which usually had ProAc speakers. Although I had Harbeth and a few others at times. I also switched to the Aesthetix Atlas from the V-4's. I also have an Aesthetix Cal... 
Can't set rake angle right even lowest VTA (digital microscope checked)
Your alignment should be close to correct with your arm parallel to the record surface. If it is not, then you are not measuring correctly or your cartridge is defective. 
Help me narrow down some speaker choices
I agree on ProAc and I would also listen to Wilson Benesch 
Which Speaker Manufacturers (Besides ATC or PCM Feature Large Soft Dome Mid?
RAM Studio 30 uses one, and I have one on my classic Celestion Ditton  66 speakershttps://www.facebook.com/RAMLoudspeakers/