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Phono pre amp recommendations? - upgrading from ICON AUDIO PS1 MK II
Check out DS-Audio entry level. I have the the DS E1 on my vintage Kenwood   KD-650. Contact Dr. Vinyl, tell him Dave sent you. 👍    
why expensive streamers
Lumin U1 with Aqua Acoustics LaScala DAC. SUPERB.  
Vintage Turntable Recommendation
I highly recommend that you do some research on the KENWOOD KD-650. I have one that luckily works flawlessly. I have a DS-Audio DS E1 cartridge and transformer. Keep an eye out, you might find one go up for sale.   
So sad about Netflix sound quality. No one can hear it
You are correct. After I put sound panels at the primary and secondary spots in my media room I experimented with diffuser panels. The overall sound is very pleasing. This has been a labor of love. I’ve been involved with the hobby for well over 5... 
So sad about Netflix sound quality. No one can hear it
I installed the AppleTV-X in my system. I would ask that anyone looking for a visual and audio improvement to their home theater to check this out. If you never heard of it do the research.   
Need help with phono cartridge selection
DS-Audio Optical cartridge and matching energizer. Try the entry level and thank me later.   
So sad about Netflix sound quality. No one can hear it
Does anyone have an opinion about the AppleTV X ?   
Considering a Backert Rhythm 1.4, talk me out of it
I own a Backert Rhythm 1.4 . It is a perfect fit with my Lumin U1 streamer and Aqua Acoustics LaScala DAC. I believe that they have an audition period where you can listen to one in your home. Give Andy a call and give one a listen.   
Streamer only
LUMIN U1 mini. Find one on the used market. The Lumin app is worth the price of admission.  
What the Best Dac have you heard or owned. How could you tell it was that good.
I had the factory DAC in my McIntosh C47 preamp and then switched to a PRIMA LUNA 400 preamp with a Bryston BDA-3. Both set ups were very sonically pleasing. My current setup is Backert Labs Rhythm 1.4 and an Aqua Acoustics LaScala DAC. Both are t... 
recommendation for phono pre amp and mc cartridge, around 1000$ each
Check out the entry level DS-Audio system.   
Streamer/DAC combinations
I’m using an Aqua LaScala DAC. Very musical with my LUMIN U1 with upgraded XL - Power supply.   
Help me pick a Dac
I have a Backert Labs Rhythm 1.4 . Before I purchased an Aqua Acoustics LaScala DAC I had a Bryston BDA-3 DAC. Look For one on the preowned market.   
Recommendations for good WiFi speakers
Soundcore Motion X600. Heard these while dining in a restaurant in Portugal. I was quite impressed by the sound quality. Great for a background music sound system.  
OCD mickey website and negativity.
I had the pleasure of speaking with Mike a while back. I found him to be very knowledgeable. He gave me some advice concerning cabling that helped me out.