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Turntable Mat question
some audiophiles will use LP Records as a matSeriously? This is nuts.Ever look at a record? The center is thicker.Ever look at a platter? The center is recessed.Now why do you suppose that is?Do I need to paint you a picture?? https://www.youtube.... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Gerry Rafferty City to CityPink Floyd Welcome to the MachineMichael Ruff Once in a Lifetimehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aPcMDrlDuo 
Turntable Recommendations or ...
The thing about turntables, you're now starting to get into the range where it helps to stop thinking of them as a package and start thinking of the turntable in terms of individual table and arm.The biggest weakness I see with your current rig is... 
Professional Turntable Setup ( Chicago area NW suburbs )
So how was it set up before? What did he change? 
What is proper ratio of money spent on amp/preamp/integrated vs speakers? 1:1?
Totally agree. With the right speakers who needs expensive amps? I put 100% of my audio budget into a pair of Wilson Alexandria XLF. The rest of my system consists of an iPhone 6.  
Need help pricing home theater set up
Your question in essence is, "What's the most I can get?"And the answer is: No one knows!That's why we invented the auction.And I can tell you, stuff like this, the way to go is no reserve. 
adding second set of speakers
Yeah okay I did silly stuff like this when I was a kid too. Stack em, more louder, cool. But I can guarantee that is all you will get more of, volume.One trick you might try, that might actually be not just louder but better: Pick whichever pair y... 
3 great tube preamps. Which would you purchase?
Have you listened to them? Have you listened to the difference running the same component and the same quality level interconnect to compare the difference between balanced and unbalanced? Because doing that was for me the last little bit I needed... 
Difference Between DAC Types
jaybeI’m curious if R2R ladder DACs and Delta-Sigma DACs are each better suited to certain types of music, i.e. vocals, amplified vs. non-amplified music, etc. They are better suited to test tones. Analog is better suited to music. 
My system sounds better than ever.......Yet, I STILL bought another preamp!!
Old age. Remaining time available each day for listening. Remaining time available on Earth. Pile of cash to spend. Days left to spend it in. Do enough things right and eventually the lines they start to cross. Its not a sickness. Its a celebratio... 
Can someone help me decide between an amp and an integrated amp?
Anyone who thinks something like an amp doesn't need a good power cord, interconnect and speaker cable to sound good, could you please tell me: How many audio salon's have you gone into where the power amp and pre amp was plugged into the stock fa... 
Vintage preamp/amp power cords
I don't know sleepwalker65 if you're one who has yet to realize the value of a good power cord, or you can't see the forest for the trees. Either way, check it out: The improvement going from old oxidized lamp cord to a new high end power cord is ... 
Best way to spike a large tower ( 100 lbs +)
Spikes? Yikes!!! 
What is proper ratio of money spent on amp/preamp/integrated vs speakers? 1:1?
Your question in its most basic form comes down to:Should I spend less or more on something simply because I spent more or less on something else?If that sounds silly, its because it is.Buy [fill in type of component here] you love and can afford.... 
Who Makes A Good Duplex Wall Outlet
In terms of getting a better grip every Home Depot has a few higher grade receptacles. Take a cord with you and get the one you like.There's a lot more than gripping features to consider though. Its amazing how much better music sounds through som...