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Pro-Ject Tube Amp DS Settings
Many thanks- I will follow your recommendations!  
Pioneer PL630- upgrading the phono cable?
It is my understanding from reviewing the history of Audio Quest that they commissioned Scantech to make their very first MC cartridge - model AQ404B in 1982. It is good to learn that Excel had a role in later AQ models- thank you!  
Name 3 songs where audio quality and song quality completely align
All good fun and thanks to all for the fantastic list of songs... more of these posts please!  
Pioneer PL630- upgrading the phono cable?
To all, thank you for your insights- I have elected to leave the OEM cable in place and listen to the cartridge when I receive it this weekend. It is a rebuit Audioquest 404B which was commissioned and made by made by Scantech (later renamed to Ly... 
Pioneer PL630- upgrading the phono cable?
For clarity, I replaced my Shure V-15 Type IV moving magnet cartridge with a much better Audio Quest Moving Coil cartridge.  
Pioneer PL630- upgrading the phono cable?
No- this is more of a purist's question regarding the ability for me to perceive an audible difference if I replace the 44 year old OEM cable with a higher end aftermarket phono cable that offers better RF insulation, lower capacitance, and SUPPOS... 
Pioneer PL-630 Turntable??
I have a Pioneer PL630 with an upgraded Audio Quest 404B (essentially a Hana Umami Red) Moving Coil cartridge. I still have the OEM phono cable and am considering replacing it with a higher end cable /ground to reduce RF interference and to lower ... 
Marantz SR7012 and Mcintosh MC2205 - trying to blend old and new
After further consideration, it seems silly to use two preamplifiers in some Rube Goldberg lash up. I think my best route is to buy a tube (or SS) phono preamp stage and connect it to an AUX input on my Marantz. I should get a warmer sound than th... 
Mac MC 2205 replace glass
I am going to install new glass on my MC2205 this weekend. Any insight on how to remove the existing front plastic bezel around the meters and reinstall the bezel on my new glass? I believe it is adhesive backed, but want to be careful in removing... 
Mcintosh amplifiers and preamps
I have a simple question: looking at the front of a Mcintosh MC2205 or other similar amplifier, is the VU meter shown on the left actually the LEFT channel? I just bought an MC2205 and the ad stated that the left channel was inoperable, but from t...