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Do I buy an upscale TT?
@barts I know! The new Kronos Discovery though is like better than mastertape.   
Do I buy an upscale TT?
moneyphile? LOL No No I gave conditions for this based on speakers. I also gave a 17-18k system for most people that is moron set up proof.   
Do I buy an upscale TT?
I had a cheap starter system that was about 6.5-7k with a Rega planar 6, mofi ultra tracker MM cartridge and a rogue audio phono with NOS tubes all with upgraded power cables from Shunyata Delta V2’s. The legend Mike Trei helped me align and pick... 
Alterra Anyone?
I switched from Shunyata Delta to Kubala Sosna Elation! Cables and getting their XPander distribution box this year. I will never look back and Shunyata is a money pit   
Made in USA
YG Acoustics speakers made in USA kubala sosna cables are made in USA  
Do I need 10 gauge power cord if I have 10 gauge from panel?
Let’s see  115v or 120v times 15 amps is 1725 to 1800 watts  your wall outlet voltage might have some wiggle room  so yea you need a bigger cable to maximize your audio system   
Do I buy an upscale TT?
To get good sound from a Turntable requires a huge investment. Unless you really want to spend over 50-200k you will never be happy chasing dragons. sell you turntable like I did and focus on digital and getting a better amp and speakers first. O... 
DCS Bartok APEX or LINA and master clock
Yes I heard the Rossini Apex it makes the old Bartok sound like a squishy toy. Apex is 3 improvements. The processors are twice as fast, the software is sleeker and analog stage improvements. It’s night/day. It’s more natural and less digititus. ... 
Hegel H160 and Focal Electra 1008Be sounding bass-less
Well you need a more powerful amp! Look at a Boulder 866 and sell the Hegel.  
Speakers that are good with tubes
Devore Fidelity  Wolf von Langa WVL 12639 SON Won product of the year from absolute sound and I heard them at capital audio fest. Start saving buy them!    
Advice for bookshelf speakers
@dayglow yes I heard the PS10 mofi speaker at capital audiofest. You can beat them but you need over 10k to do that for a YG Acoustics bookshelf. They are a solid 8/10 for any price range. You need deep pockets to beat them.  
Advice for bookshelf speakers
Buy what you want beg forgiveness later from wife. Amphion argon 1 or 3. And Amphion also makes a center channel called the 5C.  Great bookshelf’s and easier to drive than proac. The new Andrew Jones Mofi speaker amazing too but is big get that!  ... 
Luxman 590AX II Break-In
My Luxman 590 took about 500 hours BUT a few tips….PLUG IT DIRECTLY INTO A WALL SOCKET! It hates any power strips or conditioners. You also need a bigger power power cable for it like a Kubla Sosna Elation! Mine was $2500 at GTT Audio.  I tried 5 ... 
Power cable dilemma
$40 is not a high end cable. Pangea uses a tiny amount of thin cheap cardas copper. It’s an in house brand from a mail catalog! It’s not even a real cable company.   
Klipsch La Scala replacement?
What amp?  get a pair of Amphion speakers they crush Klipsch and similar pricing