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What do you do when you get a bad vinyl record pressing?
I simply do not torture myself by listening to it.  
Options to improve digital sound
Definitely a good streamer is the answer. @mihorn  are you OK?  
Tone Arm lifts at end of playing a record
@yogiboy most likely if not certain @malbers none of your advices make sense in OP case  
Finally Bought Chord Qutest
Well, OP you ought not to enjoy your new DAC since you do not know what you are experiencing in absence of "blind test", "AB comparison" etc. The experts have spoken! I am not sure what we would do without their wisdom (sh...ing on the parade).   
Unusual countries for audio gear
EarMen from Serbia. I enjoy their streamer Staccato very much.  
What are some funny/clever/interesting usernames?
"jasonbourne71 evolved from jasonbourne52 when I got a new phone two years ago."  ...and?  
Power Cords/ Conditioner/Surge Protectors
@bigtwin and now you know   
Power Cords/ Conditioner/Surge Protectors
@bigtwin, @facten  +1  
"audiophiles listen to their equipment"
@magon I am the one not among "many" who, according to mahler126, would disagree with you. I think your comparison with instrument designer/maker is spot on.  
Guidance on cartridge options or new table
I would try the Burmester phono and see if you like the difference, if any. Instead of going turntable/arm route, the cartridge would be the next logical step.  
Rumble - turntable or background noise DG LP
Again,  "groove roar is actually rumble from the poorly machined bearings" would be heard on ALL albums played on this turntable. Is it that complicated?  
Rumble - turntable or background noise DG LP
According to OP the rumble is present playing this particular album, no issues with other albums. Why is it supposed to be the turntable problem?  "groove roar is actually rumble from the poorly machined bearings" manifest itself only on one DG re... 
New Magico Speaker Break-in Question
@jmeyers  I had exactly the same experience when upgraded SF Venere to SF Sonetto III, shrieking sound. I played them, facing each other and covered with heavy comforter, for four days using "Irrational but Efficacious" CD by Ayre. The results we... 
Rumble - turntable or background noise DG LP
I have Philips recording (digital) of Bach Toccata & Fuge in D by Daniel Chorzempa both on vinyl and CD and both have very noticeable and annoying rumble. It must be the recording itself then. However the performance and, except for that rumbl... 
Does this make sense
@jea48  P mount?! Does not look like one.