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Speaker upgrade question - Wilson vs Focal
In that price range I would give a pair ofVimberg Minoa try. I have never heard better implemented ceramicdrivers than done by Tidal/Vimberg. 
MC suggestions
@roberjermanI know very well what kind of cartridges DS Audio produces.Since the DS-W1 was introduced, I have DS Audio in mysystem comparing with the top level of MCs.I would rate e.g. the DS-002 higher than a Lyra Atlas SL.For half the price incl... 
MC suggestions
In that medium-high price range the DS Audio DS-E1 is by farthe best I have ever heard... and I have heard a lot! 
Will a subwoofer add depth and clarity to my system, or just bass?
A question...do you think that a subwoofer will still offer some benefits in enlargingthe soundscape and improving the sense of ambiance if combinedwith some solid floor standers with a 30Hz (-3dB) bass?Thanks for sharing your experiences! 
Cartridge Recommendations
Maybe it is worth to look over your owns shoulder and thinkingabout the new DS Audio DS-E1? 
Rega RP8 cartridge?
For the Rega... try a Hana ML! 
CD ripper
1+ on dBpoweramp 
cartridge question
Hi stringreen,both cartridges offer a great resolution. The dynamics are not badas well  ;-)The Audio Technica ART 9 is definitively on the neutral side whereasthe Benz LPS is significantly warmer.In the end it is a matter of personal taste which ... 
Looking for speaker recommendations
Hi "darrenmc",in your situation I would check out if a dealer ofTidal resp. Vimberg is posible to visit. I am sureyou will be impressed by the outstanding soundquality. 
Turntable options
Hi Hambon,my recommendation would be:turntable - Dr. Feickert Blackbird with Inertia platterarm - ViV Rigid Float 9"cartridge - EMT HSD 006 or Ortofon Cadenza blue or Ortofon SPU Synergy GM (depending on your taste)Later you can implement e.g. a s... 
Dr Feikert vs Funk Firm LSD
That’s a “no brainer!Take the Feickert Volare and enjoy! 
Ortofon 2M Bronze
That’s close to right...red: copper generator / elliptical bondedsilver: silver generator / elliptical bondedblue: copper generator / elliptical nudebronce: silver generator / fine line nudeblack: silver generator / shibata nude”silver generator” ... 
Ortofon 2M Bronze
Yes... it is possible.The internal generator is nearly identical. 
Best song for immediate impact when presenting or testing?
Hhmmm...if I really want to test the quality of a sound system in respectof spatiality and impact to new listeners my choices are:Roger Waters - The ballad of Bill Hubbard (Amused to death)=> the more on the left side the radio speaker is, the ... 
Ortofon SPU Synergy
Knowing that the question is only 10 years old  ;-)" Has anyone compared the Synergy with a Shindo-modified SPU?"now I can say yes!The Shindo SPU was of course an A-type and the Synergy a G-type.(With the ViV Rigid Float it is only a matter of a ...