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noromance

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Should I upgrade my phono pre??
Accuphase has a phono amplifies which you could look at. However, I think you should look at a tube phono preamp. 
Any other lone audiophiles here?
Last thing I need is someone hogging my head in a vice spot or laughing at my musical taste. Would be nice to have a friend though. As for sharing music with the wife, she can hear it through the floor. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
The Weavers - Reunion 2 at Carnegie Hall (Vangard 1963)Pete Seeger - We Shall Overcome at Carnegie Hall (Columbia 1963) Various - The Music of David Lynch LivePeter Paul And Mary - Moving (Warner 1963) 
Another Cart opinion thread....
Schitt Mani phono and Nagaoka MP150. 
Do you have to be “in the mood?”
Most times I’m not in the mood and it comes down to Netflix or the stereo. If I go the music route, the rig sounds so good that I get in the mood. I’m done when it’s past my bedtime and I’m muttering to myself about how awesome something sounds. 
Cartridge recommendation?
The DL110 is a fine cartridge and will suit the type of music. Use it on the MM input. 
Recommendations for a Phono Preamp
Have a look at this. I heard it in NY. 
Using a RCA-only preamp with an XLR-only power amp
The amp uses unbalanced XLR. Use a RCA to XLR connector. 1&3 are ground and 2 is signal. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Bob Wilber & Kenny Davern - Soprano SummitWalt Disney - Mary Poppins (original mono 1963 Beuno Vista)Preservation Hall Jazz Band - New Orleans Vol ll 
Tonearm for Technics 1200GR
You could also look at moving to a SP10 Mk2 motor unit and having more flexibility.  
Ortofon TA 210 vs Jelco 750
The Ortofon has a piece of rubber in a slit on the armtube which may help elevate its sound quality. 
16 ohm speakers with 5 ohm amp ?
Mismatching the output impedance of a tube amp with the input impedance of a speaker with an input transformer like an electrostatic will cause a serious shift in frequency response. 
Review: COINCIDENT STATEMENT PHONO STAGE Tube preamp
@audiofun Thanks for that. Some serious gear you have there. Yeah, cheaper SUT have got to have losses and what you report makes sense. I hate when I introduce a change that takes away information. 
Our Responsibility
@oregonpapa I believe you but can you imagine what your folks think?! 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
The Joe Wilder Quartet - Jazz From Peter GunnColumbia 1959 mono. Breathtaking recording quality and music. In the room real especially with my Decca.