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As per Lowrider, please tell us more about your system. I once owned a JD 9. Thought it to be a very good phonostage. I would have kept it but went to the dark side (digital). 
Setting up an audio system
Wolf, My personal problem with the latter portion of option 1 is that I often pay more attention to what I put in the CD tray than what shirt I put on and often listen while forgetting to floss. :-). 
dumb question, streaming music to a preamp?
There is an NAD wireless DAC 1 on Ebay. Current bid is $20. The receiver can be set close to the integrated amp on short RCAs and the transmitter is connected to the computer via short USB cable. An inexpensive approach. 
I need help with this please.
Sorry, I now see that you provided your room size. As a follow-up, I was thinking that you could purchase a used inexpensive USB DAC to hold you over while exploring the market. It could then be sold once you upgrade w/o much loss. 
I need help with this please.
I agree with the aforementioned responses as I also have a computer based system. I have taken the advise from both these posters and thank them again.So it seems that you are looking for advise developing a new computer based system. My position ... 
Best Dac under $600... New or used
Not that the benchmark is less than a good product for the money, I have seen many (as Truman above) on this forum characterized it as bright or analytical. It remains a popular DAC however. As one that has a system based on a digital front end fe... 
anyone ditch their metal speaker stands?
I owned a pair of the 300ti speakers. Wish I hadn’t sold them. I believe the sonic difference you experienced could likely be due to the height difference than to stand construction. I assume based on your description that the speakers were placed... 
Setting up an audio system
This is my 3rd view of this thread and I have been hesitant to respond not knowing if or how to do so. I am in no way the most astute contributor on this forum, and my system budget was, as I take to be, about 1/2 that of yours. However, I find my... 
dumb question, streaming music to a preamp?
I use a NAD wireless USB DAC1 which I bought on Ebay for $60 to stream from my apple Macbook computer. Works fine. 
Preamp w/ Single Line Input. But I have DAC and CDP
Great! Happy New Year! 
Help me improve Rega P2
I would call NeedleDoctor and ask what they recommend as matching the OBH. They sell several cartridges and phonostages. 
JOLIDA Issue
Time to call Jolida, MD. Please let us know how they take care of you. 
Help me improve Rega P2
Thanks Al for the response. I did not go back to the manual and went on recollection, which at my age is suspect. I am sure the ‘below 200pF’ is correct, not 100pF. Anyway, is seems logical that this low value rec would include that added by tonea... 
Help me improve Rega P2
Jmg1949, for $300 I must agree that a better cartridge would be the best upgrade. I am sure you will find Als' post helpful. I would not spend much to improve the turntable proper until I felt the need to refurbish. I was born in 1949. Can’t help ... 
Speaker Stands Question
Sorry Sfar, I did not see your entire post of 12/31. Yes, I always thought the cutting to be the most critical aspect of using PVC. Thanks for the follow-up.