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The secret to a great amplifier...
Just wait..any minute georgehifi will post.....the biggest badass fuse 😈 this site has seen to date 😂 
Which DAC is better ?
This you need to hear for yourself. All it would take is switching inputs on 8805 once Bluesound is connected via digital coax and RCA IC’s. My advise would be to seek a better outboard DAC, if you want to hear true potential of Node 2i and high r... 
Seriously? Why Buy ARC Ref 6SE? seems Benchmark LA4 is a better choice.
+1, @stereo5 and @jperry  
Audio envy - dang!
@twoleftears,The description on two types of XLR’s is posted on AE website, hope this helps! 4:3 is recommended when interconnecting non-grounded gear. (Such as, 2P Ocean cord.) Use the 4:3 model for Phono stages. 4:3 is compatible with microphone... 
Vinyl Storage Suggestions
This is probably the best and inexpensive option! https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/kallax-shelf-unit-walnut-effect-light-gray-00360139/ 
Equipment purchase that made you want to get off the Merry Go Round (good or Bad)
Tannoy Canterbury’s.....ended my pursuit and desire for any other speakers out there!!!Electronics: Accuphase E-650 and EMM Labs DA2 (DAC)  
Audio envy - dang!
@arafiq,Congratulations on your purchase, gorgeous speakers. If you’re trying to tame high’s, I would recommend trying AE NV-SP9 speaker cables. They use OCC copper, their cables are very transparent, fast and detailed. Truly an ‘end game’ compone... 
Audio Envy No-sp9
My system (listed here) is wired with AE cables. I am using NV-SP9 in true shotgun configuration and they are absolutely the best sounding cables I’ve tried in recent years. They use OCC copper, which is far superior than OFC. How do they sound, v... 
Audio envy - dang!
@dmk_hifi,In case you didn’t know, you can use cable separators between your PC and IC’s. I use Cardas Multi-Blocks on floor and Shunyata’s Minis off ground to separate the PC and IC’s. You can stack Cardas vertically and horizontally, very versat... 
Vinyl Accessories - Skip It or Buy It!
Update: Pro-Ject - VC-S2 cleaning machine is here and after cleaning 15 records, I am giving this machine a very enthusiastic thumbs up. The supplied ‘Wash It’ concentrated fluid leaves no residue and quick to dry. In less than 90 seconds you have... 
Phonostage recommendations under $3K
@jayctoy,Thanks for the heads up. I have been exploring this segment of the analog chain, so many high performers in my price range. I was reading up on JE Audio HP10, appears to be a well built phonostage,http://www.je-audio.com/product-details.p... 
Amazon Ships Records in Plastic Now
“Amazon usually packs records in an oversized bow with balloons. The record slides around in there damaging the corners of the cover.”I just received my Eva Cassidy’s Nightbird 7LP Boxed Set in a custom cardboard box from Amazon. The box set was i... 
Vinyl Accessories - Skip It or Buy It!
Thanks @mijostyn for your recommendation, it’s certainly worth a try.  
Diamond Stylus Enters the 4th Dimension
^^^^Sorry, I got my vendors mixed up. I am going to be auditioning Charisma’s Signature One Moving Coil Cartridge very soon. http://www.charismaaudio.com/?page_id=4268 
Diamond Stylus Enters the 4th Dimension
You should be able to get replacement from Elusive or directly from Charisma Audio. I have dealt with Charisma Audio, nothing but stellar customer service. Hope you have a back-up cart while you await replacement.Â