jwillox

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New CD Player
Can’t refer to anything from your old player, but we are many generations later now in CD player technology.    the Marantz for its price would be a great player if you don’t need SACD.  $1,000 is likely reasonable.     
The "Very Best Record Cleaning Formulation"
I’ve been informed, and amused by the chemistry and psychology in this thread.  tianks to all that have given good information 🤣  
New Cartridge Causing Intermittent Popping
Strange stuff all.    j have had a variety of tables over the years, and never had this issue.  mine had a Signet TK10ML with a true microphone stylus.  currently Audio Technics ART9xi (special line contact) I keep vinyl clean, and clean all new... 
Curious to know what you guys think/like about Pink Floyd's early work
Division Bell.   
One Thousand Dollars
“You may find yourself…” 😎  
You've run some pretty fancy MC's, but the _______ MM cartridge really impressed me
My old Signet TK 10 ML was wonderful. My old Signet TK 10 ML was wonderful. I currently using Audio Technica ART9Xi.    the Signet ran on an old ADS table for years.  then moved to a Rega Planar 3 for a year or two before moving to the Audio Te... 
isonic CS6.1-PRO ultrasonic record cleaner
Excellent review!  
Ultimate test of bass - Lana del Rey's A&W
Just a false boost in the master…    
What's all the fuss about late 70s and earl 80s run of the mill midfi turntables?
There’s a fuss? 😎  
Bose 901 VI flat?
I think you all scared the OP away 😎  
Bose 901 VI flat?
And a $140 receiver is not likely to drive these decently anyway.   
Amazon Music High Definition and Ultra High Definition Equipment Requirements
You will need one of these to grab the digital data from the phone to send to the DAC.  If the USB in the DAC has power, it can power and charge the iPhone.  https://www.amazon.com/Apple-Lightning-USB3-Camera-Adapter/dp/B01F7KJDIM/ref=asc_df_B01F7... 
Considering moving to separates with a tube preamp-appreciate recommendations
The comments so far sound good.    I love the Denon DCD-A110 SACD player.   
What is your experience with the Spin Clean?
The Pro-Ject VCU-ALU is my current choice.  why? Because it does a good job in general.  I’m not a bin diver, so seldom need US cleaning.  When a recent purchase rated as NM, came as a poor condition record, the softer brushes were not adequate. ... 
Learned something new today and it isn't good.
My ripping software removes PE also. I have my Lumin set to remove also, if detected. does not seem like a big issue at this point. much of my really good stuff is DSD anyway. man’s playing a CD in my Marantz SACD30n is really good.