noromance

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Turntables
Automatic mechanisms are costly and can degrade sound with their relative complexity. Recommend saving a little longer for the Pioneer PLX1000.  
Tubes for VTL ST-150
 Gold Lion KT88 appears to be the consensus of owners. Upscale has 6550EH.  
Tubes for VTL ST-150
Yes. See this thread.  
Do Turntables sound better with time?
Of course. Motor bearings and things relax and bed-in with time. The same way you can't use launch control in a Dodge Demon until you've done 500 miles.   
Audiphile Press: Am I jaded, experienced, or has it declined?
Bertrand Russell. “The problem with the world is that the intelligent people are full of doubts, while the stupid ones are full of confidence.” ― Charles Bukowski  
Grounding a turntable and a tonearm
Sounds like a plan.   Do I wire the tone arm into the ground on the turntable, and then run a wire to the phono stage        
EICO Tube Amp HF 14...Transformer question
The circuit diagram says 2 amp fuse. Are you sure the liquid is coming from a transformer? It's more likely a leaking capacitor. You need to power up old units slowly with a variac. Best to connect speakers when powered up. Any photos?  
Does the length of the Cable matter?
@erik_squires Technics 1500 with built-in pre so it’s fine.  
Tube Amp Repair
@rodman99999  huh?  
Review of Chris' Duelund RCA cables 1m
Linky?  
Audiophiles - Your Favorite Food??
Home cooking and baking. Fresh and hygienic. Belgian Quads.   
Over or under? - Standmount isolation
Springs under speaker on stands. Floor-mounted speakers can accommodate the lower isolation device. Expect better 3D music.  
Otello vs. Carmen mkII.........help me choose.
Nagaoka MP500 or AT VM750SH (I use as a back up) / VM760SLC  
Room treatment ideas for annoying external noises
@emergingsoul  You got it. They are a nuisance. I rake my large yard and do not give these guys any business.   
Help. System sounds thin and bright or harsh
The 30.1 are monitors and not designed for a cranked-up, full bass sound.