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Will a $700 turntable outperform a CD player?
Even Joe Biden say's "make sure you have the record player on at night". Hey, perhaps he's even a member here under an assumed name.Well, it ain't millercarbon. Although it could be Geoff. (jk) 
Anyone Know Where I should Look to Figure Out This Hum?
Routers/wi-fi? 
Will a $700 turntable outperform a CD player?
@wolfie62Jealous of your inherited albums. Some of my prized possessions are my Columbia red two eye, red six eye and grey six eye from that period. 
Perfect Path Technologies: Omega E mat
Mikeg has a PPT The Gate for sale at the knock down price of $3495 if anyone wants one.  
My 1st Tube Equipment Experience
Congrats. I've heard so much about the Herron but it's expensive and I'm not sure it would beat my modded Croft.  
Loose fitting power cord.
You could also use an IEC C13 to C14 adapter... 
Loose fitting power cord.
Try bending the male prongs gently outward on the amp with a pliers. This will increase tension on the connection with the female connector on the lead. 
Will a $700 turntable outperform a CD player?
Re-read your last post. Forget it man. You'll drive yourself nuts. 
Will a $700 turntable outperform a CD player?
If it's a toss-up between LP and CD, go for vinyl but forget the Sol unless you want a steep learning curve in setting up a turntable. You'll need to commit if you want the whole vinyl experience. Get the Technics and have some fun. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
"Give me an F"Saw them in 1980. Awesone. 
$1000 bookshelf speakers with "recessed", "laid back" or "flat" mid-range?
Thanks. I own Spendor SP2/2 in a second system which can be had used for $500+ and are wonderful. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
My two copies are both UK Harvest originals in NM- condition. They sound very good but not "clean" if you know what I mean. Is the 2016 remaster less vinyl sounding? 
Nagaoka Mp200 on p25
While the MP200 is a good cartridge, the Hana is better. The low output one if your amp can work with it. 
PS Audio Stellar Phono -vs- Manley Labs Chinook
Nothing to add other than I'm delighted folks are appreciating the PS Audio Stellar. They're a great company and Paul is a gent. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
I sent my 1987 Decca Super Gold (Paratrace) back for the second time in its life to the UK for a re-tip. I figured that it was due as 6 years had passed since the last replacement stylus. At a very conservative count of 2 three hour sessions a wee...