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Ugly vs Gogeous speakers
Not asking about sonics but what are your thoughts about the Vivid Giya speakers?https://www.vividaudio.com/speakers/giya-reference-line/models/giya-g1.html 
Dr. Feickert Protractor
I posted this on another recent Feickert thread.I've used a Fiekert tool over the years on several tables to great success. I just bought a new alignment "block" for $50 that is another great tool when verifying cartridge alignments.  http://www.a... 
Feickert Protractor - anyone use one?
I've used a Fiekert tool over the years on several tables to great success. I just bought a new alignment "block" for $50 that is another great tool when verifying cartridge alignments.  http://www.audioasylumtrader.com/ca/listing/Phono-Cartridge/... 
PHONO PREAMP
Search out NVO I've heard nothing better and that included a Kondo M7. 
Atma-Sphere MP1 with single-ended inputs and outputs? Adapters OK?
Parsons there's a used, current Novacron on Audioasylum.  Looks like a good deal. 
Shindo Labs Amps and Preamps
It's definitely a different sound, for me not what I would ever consider. With your speakers I'd be looking at an OTL design like Atmasphere.  Before spending this amount of $$$$$ I'd want to listen first. 
WHAT HAS WORKED FOR YOU? ISOLATION PLATFORMS, FOOTERS, ETC. for a DAC?
The Vibraplane, although expensive, does an amazing job. It's been around for some 25 years now and if I'm not mistaken was what got this whole audio isolation thing started. The Vibraplane from what I've been told is used to isolate electron micr... 
Focal Sopra 2 vs Sopra 3?
Friends and I went to two different dealers (1 in CT the other MA) listened to the Sopra 2 both places the sound was unlistenable! Were really hoping for something special.  
Very Bad purchase from upscale audio Acoustic Zen Adagio
Agree with slaw plus own experience with KD was not positive.  
Parasound JC3+
It was an Atmasphere MP3 that was dead quiet. 
Parasound JC3+
I found it to be noisy for a SS phono unit. Sold it after 2 months. 
"Kondo M1000 pre with phono" or "Takumi K-10 pre + Kondo M7 phono?
If you have to think about cost than Kondo is not for you. If you think about sonics then as I stated previously an older Kondo M1000 would be your last pretty. If you can afford it just do it and don't second guess, be happy and enjoy life it's t... 
Very Bad purchase from upscale audio Acoustic Zen Adagio
Jea48Speaks volume about UA credibility.  
Very Bad purchase from upscale audio Acoustic Zen Adagio
Several years ago I called and spoke with Kevin and it took me all of 5 minutes to decide I'd not do business with him as well. As others have said he came across as egotistical and just plain not friendly.  
"Kondo M1000 pre with phono" or "Takumi K-10 pre + Kondo M7 phono?
Kondo M1000mkii as long as it is one of the original versions designed by Kondo-san. The newer stuff coming out of Japan with the Kondo name is not the same IMO.