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My #@%$ Cat Destroyed My ARC REF 5SE. Soliciting Suggestions.
wharfy - try to make lemonade.  i have two cats i love - one of them, in jumping onto my Audio Note AN-E Lexus Signatures, shredded the woofer with his rear claws.  i ordered upgraded hemp woofers, and invited my nephew, who’s pretty handy with a ... 
Seeking advice on Speakers that create an intimate 2 channel listening experience
oops, an-e already there right in middle of list, so “I concur” 
Seeking advice on Speakers that create an intimate 2 channel listening experience
would add audio note an-e to your list. great with tubes. 
Your vote for greatest (covers) album
Jorma Kaukanen, Blue Country Heart 
What are the sexiest components ever made?
https://www.woodsongaudio.com/complete-turntablescheck out Garrard 401 with blue plinth on this site.  that’s my turntable, with custom color to match my italian el84 integrated. 
Time for the Dynaco to go, Affordable Integrated or Separates for Wilson's Under $2.5K?
i have a Synthesis Ensemble integrated (Italian company) that when new, was within your budget.  it punches way above its weight class. they don’t make it anymore, but have a number of integrateds that you may want to check out. 
Rega P10 v Complete rebuild Garrard 401!
uberwaltz, have been lusting for the Urushi Tsugaru, but sooo expensive.  but also sooo beautiful - imagine it with my blue plinth and Reed 3P cocobolo arm.   
Rega P10 v Complete rebuild Garrard 401!
this is your “forever turntable”. go with the 301 or 401.  when my woodsong 401 arrived, my first lp was wes montgomery, Smokin’ at the Half Note.  first track, “no blues” had me out of my seat - had never happened before. that’s the idler drive e... 
Rega P10 v Complete rebuild Garrard 401!
i took a leap. purchased deck in UK, had it sent directly to Woodsong to be restored and had Chris create custom plinth (kind of blue).  relax and have fun.  
Rega P10 v Complete rebuild Garrard 401!
gunners01 where do you live? there may be some 401 owners near you willing to invite you for a listen. 
Rega P10 v Complete rebuild Garrard 401!
another vote here for Woodsong Audio (Chris Harban). check out his website - the 401 with the blue plinth is mine.