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I'm looking for a pair of interconnects that won't shatter the bank....
I've had good luck with Schmitt Custom Cables. Lots to choose from. Well made. Reasonable prices.  https://www.schmittcustomaudiocables.com/ 
Stratospheric audio gear prices
One high quality manufacturer that has bucked the high price trend is Cary Audio. They have seen their dealers dwindle as a result of all of the hifi store closures. They now offer their equipment direct to the consumer at a discount. Rather than ... 
What Is The Most Romantic Song That You Have Ever Listen To?
Smooth Operator- Look up the word Sultry in the dictionary and you will see a picture of SADE.  
Best Bang for your Buck DAC ?
Hands down, best bang for the buck, Denafrips Ares II. You buy it direct from Denafrips online. $773. US Dollars.   https://www.vinshineaudio.com/product-page/denafrips-ares-r2r-dacHere is a good review from Audio Science Review: https://www.audio... 
Which Phono Preamp?
I have a Musical Fidelity M6 Vinyl. I have two turntables, one with a Sumiko Blackbird MC and one with a Clearaudio Virtuoso MM. I have both hooked up and just push a button to change between them. It will also save multiple settings for the same ... 
EXTRA! EXTRA!! Millercarbon Proven Wrong!!! Read all about it! EXTRA! EXTRA!!
It's called the placebo effect. Here's a great video about it.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KX2yk-9ygk&t=1684s 
Reccomend a good preamp for me.
I just got a Cary SLP-05. they are having a heck of a sale at Cary Direct. If you like tubes, you will love the SLP-05. It is on sale for $2,250. off. https://carydirect.com/shop-now/preamplifiers/slp-05.html 
What do you have on order RIGHT NOW.
Ready for big upgrade to my downstairs system. Getting GolderEar Triton Reference speakers and a Cary SLP-05 preamp. Speakers due in today, preamp tomorrow. Rest of system is: two Primaluna Dialogue 7 monoblock amplifiers, Marantz TT-15 turntable,... 
VINYL SUCKS!
He has a $200. Uturn turntable with a $70. Ortofon om5e cartridge. Yes, his vinyl sucks. When I go to my friend's house and listen to his Insignia system, I think stereo sucks! 
Had an epiphany, what would happen when all of you die?
I told my wife that when I die she needs to use my stereo equipment to attract another cool guy. There's nothing more attractive than a widow with good stereo equipment ! 
Looking for a ‘’No braine’r Integrated amplifier under 7500 or so
This is my recommendation. Amps from Musical Fidelity. The 600 has 220 wpc and is the best sounding integrated I have ever heard. At $7,200 it is a steal.  Not overrated or overhyped. It is actually made in England. Here is a review from Andrew Ro... 
Tube virgin looking for tube amp under $3k
Audiogon has 2 Cary integrateds under $3k. Not only great sound, they are beautiful to look at. For $2,500. And $2,700. https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisa85jc-cary-audio-cad-280sa-v12r-tubehttps://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisa858f-cary-audio... 
Some DACs I am Considering-Any thoughts?
Anyone that doesn't put the Denafrips #1 has not heard the Denafrips. It is head and shoulders above anything I have heard. 
Back to vinyl need phono stage help!
Wow, there are a lot of phono stages out there. I got a Musical Fidelity M6 Vinyl. Running Parasound JC2 with Primaluna Dialogue 7 monoblocks. I have 3 different cartridges that I switch out depending on music. The M6 stores all 3 settings so I on... 
Phono preamp or preamp with phono selection ????
OMG! The difference with a $2k phono preamp will be huge! I have a Musical Fidelity M6 Vinyl. It can handle multiple turntables with MM and MC. Has memory for settings for up to 4 turntables. It costs $1,800.  Here is a link:https://upscaleaudio.c...