rhg3

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New expensive power cord for amp and no change in sound?
Trust your ears. If you didn’t notice a change then your original pc was not a weak link. You should be able to return minus a restocking fee.    With regards to evaluation methods, @dill has sound advice. I’m assuming you did not rush to judgeme... 
little big win
Nicely done!  
Record player sounds out of tune and "wavy"
Speed control. A new belt will probably help. There should be an adjustable speed control on the motor. There are apps like RPM for the iPhone that measure RPM and wow/flutter.    Good luck!  
Does anyone where can buy a silver audio research sp20 in the United States
Hifi Shark. Save a search and you’ll get an email update when you get a hit. Be patient, it might take a while. Be ready to pounce when you get a hit.   You can also use search to see what the units are selling for.  
Positive customer service experience
I’m impressed with TMR as well. I’ve had two deals with them and found their customer service to be impressive. Their staff appears to be well trained and the company well managed.      
All in One Solution for Streaming
Another vote for the Hifi Rose RS520. Check the reviews. You should be able to try one out with little risk to you, allow for a few days break in. I’ve got their 150b and really like it, very impressed with SQ.  
Audio Research Pre-Amp advice
Given your criteria, you should consider the latest non REF ARC line stage at $6k or less. I recommend setting up some alerts using hifi shark and be ready to act quickly when you get a hit.  
Audio Research Pre-Amp advice
LS 28SE, assuming you are looking for a line stage (no phono). Hope this helps.  
Shunyata Speaker Cables Sigma v.1 vs Alpha v.2
Check the cable company lending library.   
Should Amps be plugged into a power conditioner?
If you’re using a power conditioner for your amp, try plugging directly into the wall and see if you notice a difference in SQ. I did.  
Stylus stuck in groove.
@rvpiano I've occasionally come across a record that skips. Each time it was a damaged record (scratch). Can you see the troubled area under a magnifying glass? It might not be dirt.  
Are You a Swifty?
I’m a huge fan. What she has accomplished is admirable on many levels. Her economic impact is staggering and was even noted in a Federal Reserve report (Beige book). Her tour will yield approximately $1 Billion in revenue. Ms. Swift is even increa... 
A Second Tonearm on an SME Model 10
Nice work! Which cartridges are paired to the 4 arms? And how do you decide which one to use?   
Update my Tonearm
Can you tell if the hum is electrical or physical (vibration)? What exactly Are you touching on the turntable to make the hum go away?  
Amp — Leave on or turn off
SS Always on. Tubes off. I don’t mind waiting for them to warm up.