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Anyone hear a Croft Integrated Amp?
Dude, you’re all over the place!So basically, are you saying you dumped the Croft 25R preamp for the Primaluna pre and a DV-P75 phono?  
Sound changes when a campfire is between you?
Yeah, the air is the medium through which and by which sound is propagated from source to listener. Superheating its path will mess it up! You should try talking through a large cooling fan. 
What is the best way to tame a slightly bright speaker?
Are the speakers revealing other issues further up the chain? Those big transistors or a poor source? Solid core speaker cables will help.  
Phone Pre (new or used) Under $1000 to replace Dynavector P-75
@last_lemming There are cheaper used alternatives on eBay.  
To all my music loving friends
Happy New Year! May a Jelco 850L come your way... 
correct order of connecting a preamplifier, amplifier, and speakers
I wasn't certain what the OP meant so I listed the connection order in case they weren't sure. Not everyone is technical.If not powered up, the connection order doesn’t matter at all. When all is connected, power-up; start at source(s) first, then... 
Am I the only one that finds the "Round thumbnail frames" irritating on classifieds?
If AGon are like many businesses, they may have got stiffed on the design by overcharging consultants and would get ripped off again making further changes out of scope. 
correct order of connecting a preamplifier, amplifier, and speakers
1. Source interconnect cables to Preamp input.2. Preamp output to power amp input.3. Power amp output to speakers. 
Phone Pre (new or used) Under $1000 to replace Dynavector P-75
@last_lemming  Telefunken E88CC from Upscale Audio will take it to the next level. 
Rega RP8 vs. Planar 6
Save another grand and get the new P8. 
Problem with Thorens TD-203 speed adjustment screws
Use a micro screwdriver and turn *very* gently. This is not an engine. 
Problem with Thorens TD-203 speed adjustment screws
I’d imagine there is no technical issue with doing it live. The manual says you can make adjustments but it doesn’t say that construction is bad enough that the pots break in normal use. Unless you were ham-fisted, it is unfair to make you pay for... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Ketty Lester - Love Letters (Mono)Wovenhand - MosaicGrateful Dead - American Beauty 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Helen Humes ‎- ’Sneakin’ Around’ Buddy Rich Band - ’Buddy Rich Band’Erroll Garner - Erroll Garner Gems (Columbia 1955) - even though it crackles, the piano on this is breathtaking.  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
@slaw uh oh, "respectable?" That can’t be good. In fairness Linda does a nice job too.The Walkabouts - Satisfied Mind The Walkabouts - Travels in the Dustland Tom Waits - Blue Valentine