mapman

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Options for integrateds for Ohm Walsh Tall 2000s?
@reubent thanks for the kind words.Have not heard Rega amps but they are well regarded in general and should work well. 
Time to Clamp Down
the motor has to work harder as well just like a heavier car puts more load on the engine. 
Is It Time To Sell My Vinyl Rig?
It does not make sense to me to ask for opinions on a hifi forum regarding this.  Nothing is more important than your health. 
Options for integrateds for Ohm Walsh Tall 2000s?
I have 100 series 3 (8" driver) and 5 series 3 (12" driver) Ohms. One generation prior to current. 100s are close to 2000s in size.. The Marantz is fine to start with on paper....the bigger speakers alone will help to better fill the room. Adding ... 
Yamaha as-3000 with Denon dL-103R low output MC cartridges
If it has MC phono input that should do it. 
Klipsch Heresy iv...Your experience.
Perfecting this over time is largely what makes the newer Heresy’s pretty unique sounding especially at their price point, and especially at lower volumes. Compression driver - Wikipedia  
Classical Top Five
Wagner is overrated. 
Now I am in a Delimma
Tektons I’ve heard sound nothing like the Klipsch Heresy iv. Totally different designs and sound. If that is the sound you like go for it. Doesn’t matter what anyone else thinks. A lot of the exiting jump factor has to do with the compression driv... 
SoundSmith cartridges how good?
Would I like a Soundsmith cart?  Currently use Denon DL103R on Linn Basik tonearm.  Like it a lot.   Non nonsense, just rock solid top to bottom.  
Game Changing Tweak
http://changingminds.org/disciplines/argument/fallacies/a_distraction.htm 
Game Changing Tweak
What about Bandwagon Fallacies?It happens. Especially with hifi’s. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argumentum_ad_populum 
Do you ever miss vintage gear you no longer have?
No.  Always something better out there ahead.  
The Absolute Sound vs Pleasing Sound
https://thebestschools.org/magazine/15-logical-fallacies-know/ 
Tube Amp in Snowpiercer
Let me know when someone flashes a Schumann Generator on a TV show.   Can’t be “ Lost In Space” or “Power Rangers” or any show written by guys who know nothing  about science.   
Need thoughts on how to Best Max SQ when Streaming?
With hearing issues and listening at low volumes, a double whammy, I’d be looking at adding Digital Signal Processing to the streaming to help compensate. Minor tweaks alone are not likely to cut it. Some major intervention is in order.here is a g...