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Gold Note Donatello on vintage Pioneer TT
Thanks, that’s the kind of info I was looking for!  
Cartridge and phono stage for Pioneer pl518
Thanks, sounds like some good info and not much more expensive than the RigB.  
Cartridge and phono stage for Pioneer pl518
Thanks for the response. I had the original Mani a few years ago. I would like to go up a step or two.  
Kris Kristofferson
I went to a John Mellencamp concert six or seven years ago. Carleen Carter was the opener. Her music was okay, but she told some great stories. After her mom married Johnny Cash, they bought a house and property in Tennessee. She ( about 12 years... 
Nice vintage $2k Turntable, cartridge, and phono stage
Well I finally bought a refurbished Pioneer PL-518 turntable. It is almost a match of what I had in the late 70’s. Its coming with an inexpensive cartridge, and I am looking to replace it immediately. I am looking at a Denon dl-110. I’m curious i... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
The Rolling Stones “England’s Newest Hit Makers”.    
Nice vintage $2k Turntable, cartridge, and phono stage
I appreciate the responses. There are several brands I had not considered. I was a little surprised a couple of brands didn’t come up- Pioneer and Linn come to mind. Any thoughts on those?    
Why a dearth of some brands on the used market?
One reason Transparent comes up for sale often is because of their liberal trade  up policy.  
Tune of the Day
Downey to Lubbock by Dave Alvin and Jimmy Dale Gilmore  
What’s your latest high-end audio purchase?
Simaudio Moon 340i integrated, and 280D DAC/ streamer. Replaced a Peachtree Audio Nova 150 and a Bluesound Node 2 streamer. Huge upgrade, now I “need” to upgrade my speakers.  
marantz nd8006 vs Ruby vs n30
Nice system! Marantz Ruby is a sweet setup! Congrats!  
marantz nd8006 vs Ruby vs n30
I don’t know if I can help much. I am looking at the nd8006 also. I need a CDP, and streamer. I have a tube integrated on back order that should be here in a few weeks.   New amp doesn’t have a phono Stage or DAC, my current one has both. I just c... 
Buying Advice
Thanks for the input. It is another good option, it’s not at th top of the list.  
Opinions on system replacement
Good point. That was my original plan!  
Opinions on system replacement
I bought them with upgraded crossovers that were done by previous owner.Never heard them as they came from the factory.