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justinrphillips

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Changes in my life, new system, need new speakers
@grislybutter some days I wish audio was easier and not subjective like, hey here is a speaker that costs $1000 a pair bout sounds better than an $10k speaker out there.    
Changes in my life, new system, need new speakers
@grislybutter I get that but when the same name is dropped a few times then I know there is something interesting there.  Also I get stuff I have not heard before and that is fun to research     
Changes in my life, new system, need new speakers
@audiotroy are you thinking that the Mini Utopias are still going to server me best?  
Great phono stage, with character, for a digital pre
Thanks for the feedback.  Will take a look.    
Great phono stage, with character, for a digital pre
I find phono stages to be the hardest thing to research.  Not a lot of reviews and a lot of amazing options     
Vinyl - One Word - WOW!!
Either way prepare to say goodbye to your money.  It is so worth it though.  Also yes try a CD Transport with a decent DAC and you will be amazed.    
What is the best way to clean Vinyl?
I tried a few things before I purchased Ultrasonic.  You may think your records are clean but run 3-4 batches through the ultrasonic and look at the dirty water and clumps of dirt on the bottom.  Ultrasonic is not fun and easy in any way.  Mine cl... 
End Game Turntable suggestions
The one that was given to me the most when I asked this question was the SOTA Sapphire VI.  I went that route based on an overwhelming about of recommendations and the fact they were local to me.   But. have a beautiful end game turntable now.    
Looking for a McIntosh amp that gives a great example of the “McIntosh Sound”
I have heard the 152 is great but lacks that Mcintish sound  
Looking for a McIntosh amp that gives a great example of the “McIntosh Sound”
Have a pre looking for a power amp  
Are Ohm Walsh's a step up from Martin Login Electro Motion ESL's
Let me add some more pictures of that room.  First the speakers are off the wall more than they look and yes the corner is there it's not in the corner   
Are Ohm Walsh's a step up from Martin Login Electro Motion ESL's
Btw if it were me I would want to try some isolation pad under the MLs    any recommendations?  I have them on spikes.  But would would try pads.      
Are Ohm Walsh's a step up from Martin Login Electro Motion ESL's
Thanks for the iso pad hint.  Have to say I got a new turntable today and the MLs sound really good all the sudden.   
Are Ohm Walsh's a step up from Martin Login Electro Motion ESL's
 
Question on Denon DL-103 retipping options and preferences
Hi - I know the Audiomods arm, I have set a couple up, including one on a the top of the range Platine Verdier turntable,.In my view forget about the Denon 103 standard or modded - the arm does not suit it.For your budget for a MC under $700 my re...