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Bad vinyl
I have had a few bad batches my self. Johnny Hartman and John Coltrane...new reissue. So scratched and sounded terrible.Neil Young Greatest Hits. Grainy and terribly trebly. Side 4 sounded good but the rest was not good. Bill Evans Jim Hall was so... 
General Initial Impressions--Genalex Gold Lion KT88 Reissue
@wolf_garcia I have the Jolida 502A and I am beginning the power tube quest. I have read some of your posts about your beloved Jolida. You went all the places I am wanting to go...KT120's, 150's and now you are back to the KT88's. I have been runn... 
Dac options with Chromecast Audio SUB $500
You are correct, Chromecast Audio and yes I would need an optical input.I see the Schiit Bitfrost gets good reviews. Anyone use anyone use any of the above mentioned products?Thanks reubent!db 
Dac options with Chromecast Audio SUB $500
reubent, The Google Chromcast is the device. Not sure if there is more than one model. Its a recent purchase so if there is a new version perhaps I have it??It has Toslink/mini out. I would use it for streaming Tidal from my iPad/iPhone or laptop.... 
Music Hall A 50,2 Integrated amp Anyone with any experience with it?
I have the 25.2 that I have had for about 9-10 years. Was my main until I went to tubes.Decently warm. Nice driver. I still use it in my studio. I did have to get a capacitor replaced though......Not the same as your asking but its earlier model..... 
Good preamp with Merlin TSM speakers?
Oh geez, sorry...Just read PREAMP in the header post.I dont run with a preamp.db 
Good preamp with Merlin TSM speakers?
I have the TSM-MMM with master RC running with a Jolida 502a. Vintage tubes, Cardas cables. Could it be any sweeter? In my room this is an amazing set up.db 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Elvis Costello - All this useless beautyPearl Jam - Binuraldb 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
SlawKEY LIME PIE is one of my all time favorites! Nice choice.db 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Paul Desmond - Pure DesmondBill Evans - Waltz for DebbieWilco- Sky Blue SkyArcade Fire - FuneralJim Hall - Livedb 
Up to $4500 burning a hole in my pocket
How are the Klipsch treating you?@jon_5912 ,  @mofojo and I tried a pair of Tylers D3's along side his Merlins (I purchased his Merlins) No contest. The Tylers were bright and not nearly the depth of the Merlins. I also got ear fatigue with the Ty... 
Used turntable for
I stepped up to a VPI Scout 1.1 with an Ortofon Bronze 2M and love what it does.db 
Whats playing on your system today?
R.E.M. - DocumentKenny Burrell - Blusey Burrelldb 
Whats playing on your system today?
toddverrone,yes it is. I have her debut album too and it is good too. Completely different than Memories are now though. Its funny because I bought it while looking through the record store and the cover had a quoye from Tom Waits on it about her ... 
Whats playing on your system today?
Jesca Hoop - Memories are now.Really good at the moment :-)db