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DAC recommendations
lumin d2. mid-priced. accurate. simple. hard to beat.   
Power cord choice?
cables and cords will affect your pocketbook more than your system. find a nice looking, well-made cord that puts your mind at ease and enjoy your music. so many better ways to spend money.  
Experience/thoughts on new Music Hall Classic Turntable?
This table was purchased last week as a backup to my beautiful but ancient fully-automatic Denon DP-47F. I quickly put a Nagaoka MP-110 cartridge on it and away we went. This is a very nice turntable. Easy, straightforward set-up. I'm using an out... 
Best integrated for my needs????
the naim uniti star or nova are hard to meet let alone beat.  
Amp recommendations
the primaluna hp power amp is, $-$, the best sounding amp I’ve ever heard. you can also fry a steak on it; runs hot. if you have the space for it check it out. about 4k but little more than half that second hand.  
Opening Record Store
I had a record store in Albuquerque for 20 years. PM me at bowwowrecords on fb and I’ll be happy to help.  
Why is there no love for Prima Luna?
I have a primaluna hp power amp driving a pair of focal kanta 2’s and the sound is ethereal. full, round, warm and clear with a soundstage that is deep and wide. my system has never sounded this good. the primaluna weigh a ton and arebuilt like a ... 
$10K Budget for Speakers: Martin Logan Masterpiece vs Tannoy
the only opinion that matters is yours. if you’re going to listen listen to the speakers and make your own mind up.  
What's the best and/or favorite piece of equipment you've owned? And do you still own it?
I still long for my Philips 212 turntable with the green elevator buttons. However, it is the Naim Superuniti that has given me the mostmusic and versatility. It now runs through a Primaluna HP amplifier that has addedthe missing tone and fullness... 
What's up with TMR Audio?
TMR has been a welcome addition to the hi-fi world. I have purchased from them, traded with them, and had many phone and email "conversations" with them; they are not the most organized but they are hard-working and honest. You can trust them. 
Seeking advice on Speakers that create an intimate 2 channel listening experience
dynaudio special 40’s are beautiful inside and out.  
Streamer Value Question Innous vs Bluesound
keep in mind that the app interface is important in determining the quality of your experience. bluesound os is excellent, play-fi less so. check out naim as both their streamers and app are quite good.  
Focal Kanta No 2
I just purchased the Kanta 2’s in taupe at a deep discount online from TMR. The combination of the Focals and the Peimaluna are as close to perfection as you can get for the money. Check out Upscale Audio’s Kevin’s Deal video reviews on Youtube. I... 
Dedicated 20 amp circuit - Electrician laughed!
this is the beauty of our hobby... does it make a difference, can I hear it, can you hear it? if you want to hear it, you will. if it makes you happy, do it. 
So many great golden era DD tables out there, what do you recommend for $1000?
the fully automatic denon dlp-47l is a masterpeice of engineering and a joy to behold. I have one, along with a pioneer pl-518, restored, that has auto-return. both of the dd tables are built like tanks and have never had any issues. good luck. ps...