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noromance

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Croft phono integrated vs Croft Regulated Pre-Amp
Damps vibrations of the glass and resonances in the wire. You can also use masking tape. Try it and see. Lower noise floor and blacker background.  
K-horn won't fit, any other corner speakers recommended for a big room?
WAF is overrated.   
This 60 Hz hum is driving me crazy
Unplug from 110v and power down the entire internet stack and see if that changes anything.  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
@j_husker I’m not a fan of this smoothness you mentioned in the Analog Productions’s copy. I always prefer the more "raw" versions. I was at a great demo of Acoustic Sounds' before and afters and almost always preferred the original—clicks and all.  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
@spiritofradio  Have you heard the version of Górecki Symphony No. 3 with Lisa Gerrard? For me, it's the best of the three.  
Cleaning Your Turntable
Quickie before the hairdresser returns. Swifter. Watching out for the stylist.  
Cleaning Your Turntable
Lint free cloth with isopropanol.  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Tim, I've been streaming Bardo Pond when I get the chance. I can see the appeal. Quite a mix of moods.  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
The Rolling Stones – England's Newest Hit Makers (London 1964) Neil Young – Comes A Time (Reprise 1978)  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Ralph Sutton, Ruby Braff – R&R Quartet (Chaz Jazz 1980)  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Beethoven, Vienna Festival Orchestra Conducted By Kurt Adler – Symphony No 5 In C Minor, Op. 67 (Whitehall 1959)  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
@bkeske Back at you. I bought the The Gabrieli String Quartet!  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Great selection there @mammothguy54 . Look for more Basie, Sims, Edison and Gillespie on Pablo.  
Croft phono integrated vs Croft Regulated Pre-Amp
Doubt he wanted to waste money! Budget for OFC Power cords and wrap the glass part of the fuses in PTFE tape (not touching the caps). Think about NOS Telefunkens too. Good luck!  
$100K system build - % breakdown of spend
Speakers - $20K Subs - $5K Amp(s) - $20K Preamp - $5K TT, cartridge, arm, phono preamp - $35K DAC - $5K Streamer - $5K Cables, Interconnects, Power Cords $2k Power Cond/Regen - $0K Isolation Products, room treatments and system rack(s) - ...