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Line Magnetic 518 + Piano, special?
Piano is hard to get right. There's just so much going on. Of course tubes excel, especially when connected through quality circuits and transformers. And wires. With good power. When fed from a quality analog front end. So its all of them. 
Black vs. Colored Vinyl
There's differences, yes. But they pale to insignificance compared to the range of pressing quality.  
What Do You Think . . . and How Does It Work?
Must be half a dozen times now I've suggested people build a sub from ABS, lay it on the floor or stand it in a corner. Hsu made a sub for cars that was little more than a pipe with a driver at one end. Its physics- the pipe is a good shape, cheap... 
Set-up with two subs and an integrated amp
Millercarbon,That is wonderful information. Thanks. Why is no one listening? Oh, I know, they're too busy listening to  themselves.I've noticed by some of your comments that we may have more in common than one would think. Besides a shared appr... 
Tube Tester
My main goal would be if I hear sonic degradation to determine the bad tube or tubes. If you think you hear sonic degradation first swap power tubes side to side. It can’t be that all four degraded identically the same so it should sound different... 
Subwoofer Question
What drivel? He’s right. Call him out on what? You haven’t said anything! Talk about drivel! Everyone here should be praising Tim. The DBA concept he’s explaining is not an easy one to understand. It flies in the face of all our accepted wisdom ab... 
is it possible to make digital audio sound like vintage vinyl
sam here when i made this post i was referring to a very specific sound that vinyl creates and i don’t care what kind of turntable setup you have there is an indefinable sound and that’s what i was trying to create. no i don’t think i’m there ... 
No Sub-Mojo
Technically dweller its "steenking" not "stinkeen" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqomZQMZQCQ What’s that? Can we get a second opinion? Why yes we can! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lj056ao6GE 
Buyer's request. If Sellers could list photos of units on with lights.
And if there's a lava lamp involved give it time to warm up before shooting.  https://systems.audiogon.com/systems/8367 
Set-up with two subs and an integrated amp
OP: I have a Line Magnetics LM-508ia and there are no line/sub outs. Can anyone help me out with possible solutions? rbach: I think the OP received great advice, REL has the perfect solution for the OP's problem.  mattmiller, wlutke, oldhvym... 
In the middle of a pandemic, Stereophile reviews ~ $30K equipment
"There's a very special, aged-in-wood component to its bass sound that I find fascinating . . . combined with clear highs that, while not shy, are capable of conveying intimacy." There's an art to writing word salad, and this clown, er I mean r... 
Need Help!
Okay so here's your custom rack solution: 3 feet of 4" ABS, one bag of construction sand, and one butcher block cutting board.  Before you balk at the ABS take a look and see how good it can look:  https://systems.audiogon.com/systems/8367 Mine's ... 
New TT or upgrade cartridge/platter on Project DC
Its true, a turntable rewards tweaks like you can't believe. Your Project table is plenty good enough for you to know you love vinyl. Which is really something considering its a very entry level table. Getting more involved with setup and adjustme... 
New TT or upgrade cartridge/platter on Project DC
You're coming from digital and have enough experience now to know you are into records. Great. Turntables and records are a whole thing unto themselves. The good news is there's no right or wrong. Any of the things you are considering, new cart, p... 
best preamp ever - cost is no object
Here we go again- zombie thread come to eat your brains!At least with zombies there are brains involved at some point.