noromance

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What's been playing on your turntable and what turntable is it ?
Zappa - Joe's Garage Acts 2/3. Garrard 401, Jelco 12" with brass counterweight, Decca Super Gold with Paratrace. Jaques Cardin VSOP cognac. Sublime. 
A new mat for my Linn LP12
Ivor T. told me to try the felt mat on both sides. Apparently there is a preferred side. 
I should have never ....
@kalali Yeah but he was tempted but put off by the Sonus $7500 price tag- I was throwing the OP a temptation bone. 
How to increase volume of my turntable - pre-amp - amp setup
Search here for a choice at various price points.https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_5?url=search-alias%3Delectronics&field-keywords=phono+... 
I should have never ....
There is an ex-demo dealer pair on the ’gon for $4600. 
Unable to connect any devices to the Internet using wired Ethernet connections
Yes. I have had 2 different switches fail over the years - both in offices - a 16 and a 24 port - both Dell managed devices. 
Interconnects, some have directional indicators, why?
Crystal orientation in OFC and in Ohno Continuous Casting manufacturing predicts that there is directionality in metals that may influence the sound quality. 
Confused along the journey--opinions please
Source > phono > preamp > power amp in that order. Your error is changing too many things at the same time. You have to make changes one at a time. But now you know that. 
Turntable Help
Spend the most you can on the latest model. You won't regret it down the road. No dealer nearby? Chat to the nearest and see if they ship. 
Unable to connect any devices to the Internet using wired Ethernet connections
Yes. I have had 2 different units fail over the years - both in offices - a 16 and a 24 port Dell. Shit happens. 
Need help identifying Russian tube amplifier
Go to  www.dropbox.com and make a free account. Upload and share the photos. Post link. 
subwoofer to match with my bookshelf/monitors
Look at the 6.5" T Zero and the 8" T5 REL Acoustics subs. 
Is my Onkyo Receiver toast?
Power cycle the amp? Wait 10 mins between off and on. 
Entry Level Interconnect Reccomendations
Try the Belkin PureAV RCA Audio Cable for $10 a pair on Amazon first. 
Can a small speaker sound really really good?
Put them on YouTube. I know it is not the same as live...but listeners can get a good idea of how they perform. It would be better than no feedback.