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Does Everyone Use 2 Phono Cables with SUT
I’m using an Auditorium 23 T-1 step up transformer. Sounds really good with the Madake and 2 phono cables. I am aware that the A23 “T-2” technically is for higher Ohm cartridges like the Madake.    I had been using a high-end “tinned copper” pho... 
Does Everyone Use 2 Phono Cables with SUT
Mulveling you are spot on. I was using a phono cable “to” the SUT and a “regular” interconnect from SUT to phono preamp. I have a Miyajima Madake cartridge (.23mV output) and the signal was literally getting lost.    I recently added 2 Audience F... 
Power cords or power conditioner
Hello Thyname, not shire if you have used tube traps. They have an absorption side and a reflective side. As you turn them, you get more of one or the other. For the ceiling and front soundstage, I use RPG skyline.      
Power cords or power conditioner
I would start with the room and speaker positioning then you can better determine the effects of various changes, like power cords and conditioners. By the way, I have a Torus AVR, replaced my Shunyata conditioner. Sounds great by letting the musi... 
Phono Preamplifier Redux .. Damn This is Getting Expensive
Spend some time researching the benefits of room treatments. I use ASC tube traps to control base and 1st reflections. Best investment I’ve made.  If I could do it all over again, I would have started with optimizing my room acoustics before buy... 
recommended speaker cables and interconnects
I have a tube system with high efficiency horn speakers. Mostly listen to vinyl. I read the Stereophile article that Art Dudley (RIP) wrote about Luna cables and decided to give them a try. Ended up with their Rogue turntable cable and interconnec... 
High Fidelity Cable replaces NPS 1260
Let us know your findings when compared to Total Contact. I plan to continue using Total Contact from my life time stash, but I may try this Q45-T on my nephews system.   
Interesting information from Analog Planet on Stylus Cleaner Onzow Zero Dust.
I was surprised to learn from the articles, that the DS Audio left residue also. I believe their gel is “clean room” quality + the flat surface seemed safer to use than the Zerodust. I’ve stopped using both ( for now) in favor of a brush used by ... 
Liquid stylus cleaner without solvent
The new stylus cleaner articles from Michael Fremer are a real eye opener! I have used Zerodust and now the DS Audio.  I believe Michael uses Audio Intelligence. Any Miyajima fans willing to share a safe stylus cleaning recommendation? Thank y... 
One big reason why brick and mortar high end audio dealers struggle.
I initially became interested in high end audio after spending time with my local dealer, listening and learning. And while today we have excellent online information available, as well as audio shows, I fear that the younger folks just getting in... 
Trying to Help My Nephew With His First Venture Into High End Audio
Thank you. Much appreciated!  
Trying to Help My Nephew With His First Venture Into High End Audio
For those still following this thread, I must say how disappointed I was when I tried to find a sub $4,000 turntable available for demo at my local brick and mortar audio dealer. Only very high end on display. Is the next generation of audiophiles... 
Trying to Help My Nephew With His First Venture Into High End Audio
Folks,I am now looking at a SOTA Comet V which comes with the RB330 tonearm from Rega.Tomic601 has some experience with SOTA.Which cartridge would you suggest? SOTA is promoting a Dynavector 10X5, but I just read a review that did not like the 10X... 
Trying to Help My Nephew With His First Venture Into High End Audio
I agree with no romance. My thinking is that the rest of this solid state system is cold sounding, so some warmth is welcomed. Ill set the system up with with what I own, plus this little phono. We can select a cartridge that compliments the sound... 
Trying to Help My Nephew With His First Venture Into High End Audio
Thank you for all the great advice. I read Michael Fremer’s April 2021 review of the little Haberman phono, and contacted Jim Haberman in Hawaii. Thank you tomic601! For $1K, I think we will try this. Great suggestions on the turntable/cartridge c...