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noromance

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Home audio or pro audio?
Go pro. Jesse Pinkman can't be wrong.  
I noticed brightness/harshness more than usual from my system a couple months back.
Have you changed, or tried changing the DIP switch adjustments on the Rega Phono Pro?  
What next part 3
There's a bunch of switches with and without volume online for well under $100.  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Steeleye Span – Now We Are Six (Chrysalis 1974)   
Custom Window Sound Blockers
If only folks outside would just stop making noise. Not just the windows. Wooden homes are a challenge with sheets of OSB acting as resonant soundboards.   
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Roy Harper – Bullinamingvase (Harvest 1977 1st pressing))  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Roger Waters and the Bleeding Hearts Band – When The Wind Blows (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Virgin 1987) Side 2. Harrowing stuff. All sides need to disband their militaries if we are to survive. Remember, the militaries will ultimately... 
Rega Naia later this year
My wife is a specialist and I'm a generalist. The older I get, the more I believe the above maxim to be correct.  
What's all the fuss about late 70s and earl 80s run of the mill midfi turntables?
My records have appreciated more than my 401k. Cant believe the revival in vinyl, every record I have is worth more than I paid,   
Integrated Amp Shopping Decisions
Consider using 2 Schiit Manis for your turntables into line inputs on whatever amp you get. On-board phonos are generally average at best. Add a linear power supply to the Mani as an upgrade in future.  
Change cartridge?
You can get a motor here. https://www.analogueseduction.net/project-upgrades-parts-accessories/pro-ject-replacement-turntable-motors.html The cartridge may be a ATN3600L. Look here https://www.amazon.com/s?k=audio+technica+cartridges&crid=... 
Seriously though, maybe the best tweak is exercise?
The walk to the turntable and the record shelves ups the step counter.  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Holly Golightly – Slowtown Now! (Damaged Goods 2015)  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Prefab Sprout – From Langley Park To Memphis (Kitchenware 1988)  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Clive Gregson & Christine Collister – Mischief (Special Delivery 1987)