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hooked up TT and preamp to receiver sound fades out after 4-5 seconds
The OP states that he tried hooking it up to the CD input, but the same thing happens.I looked at that receiver.  My lord does that have a bunch of crap on it.  Most AV receivers need to be set up right from the beginning to work with non surround... 
Oppo Sonica DAC for streaming Tidal
Over the many years I have been at this, nothing enters my main system until at least 200 hours are on it, (depending on the device/cable, 500 hours sometimes).  Yes, I know some of you don't believe in burn in, but I happen to...strongly.I have a... 
CleanerVinyl-Ultrasonic record cleaner
IMO the absolute best one is the KLAudio - the combo I'm using now is 95% of it for 10% the price - unbeatable. Peter...what ultrasonic "tank" would you recommend?  I have been putting off an ultrasonic cleaner, well mainly because I wanted the... 
CleanerVinyl-Ultrasonic record cleaner
Peter...what ever happened to the unit you ordered from China(?) and they sent you a CD player instead.Did you ever pursue that unit further?  I was really interested in that unit and was hoping you had some experience with it. 
Oppo Sonica DAC for streaming Tidal
does the Sonica sound similar to the 205 ? Same DAC section. 
What gain should I have?
Tom...thanks for doing the math. I was still in a Turkey coma :-)Here's the link:https://www.vinylengine.com/cartridge_database_tools.php#VoltageGainCalculator 
Beatles on PBS!
This has been on Netflix and Hulu.  I've watched it several times.Excellent!!! 
Oppo Sonica DAC for streaming Tidal
I bought mine the day it came out.  I've had many, many DACs through here and absolutely LOVE this little guy!Throws a huge, wide, deep soundstage and is very dynamic.  IMHO, it leans a notch or two to the warm side of the fence, (which I prefer).... 
What gain should I have?
The 41.5db setting should be fine.  The AT150 has a pretty decent output.If you have too much gain, you increase noise and the chance of overloading. 
Jeff Buckley Grace
Here is one on Discogs.  Pricey, but still sealed.https://www.discogs.com/sell/release/5881045?ev=rb 
Jeff Buckley Grace
My favorite copy is the ORG 2LP, 45RPM version.  Simply stunning!  Probably kinda expensive now though. 
Does MQA still have it's own section in TIDAL?
Here is a link, (it was on another thread) that has a MQA list of titles:https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1T0xnOzPQZai32L7R7e_uzxfBqhXrPuXh3USOjvuztYg/edit#gid=1599853... 
Black Friday Record Store Day
@simao... The songs on this RSD 7" are "Closer to the Heart" and "Madrigal," both released in 1977 on A Farewell to Kings. This single is being re-released for RSD Black Friday to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the LP. This 7" has a large cente... 
Not much discussion around MBL
When I heard them they sounded very colored...... a wwII German tank Maybe you should have your hearing checked.   
Magnepan 3.7i
Dimensions: 24 W x 71 H x 1 5/8 D inches for the 3.7i.The shipping box is just a little larger than the speaker.So approximately 26 x 73 x 6