rsmith73

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How to find local audiophiles
I've been into this thing since the mid 70's!  I love my music and relaxing to listen to my collection of vinyl.  I'm in the Daytona Beach area and there are actually two really high end shops the Ormond Beach area just up the road from me.  One o... 
Audio Research LS28/SE, Ref 5/SE … what do you like better?
I recently upgraded from an ARC LS27 to a Ref 5SE. I had the opportunity to listen to it along with an LS 28SE at home in my system. The Ref 5SE won hand down in my system for my musical tastes. You can see my system in my virtual system.  Very mu... 
speaker upgrade fever
+1@mazian  SF are very musical  
Doozy of an amp question
ARC Ref 160 with your preamp and you are done IMHO.  
Qobuz will not work with new iphone
Thanks to all of you for the help!  I really appreciate it.  I did everything that was mentioned several times over the course of about 4 hours.  Finally, I got to back to working.  I did sign out on the app, delete the app, and restarted my phone... 
Looking to move to a Tube Integrated setup
@ghdprentice +1  I have listened to the ARC I-50 and if I were going to go with an integrated set up, this would be #1 on my list.  ARC is just in a league of their own IMHO.  
Should I use Audiopoints under Aerial 10T spikes on hardwood floor?
I owned the 10T's a few years back. Great speaker! I had the Sound Anchors stands specifically made for Aerial 10T, with their spikes and Cone Coasters. Highly recommended.  
What is your top sexy song?
Touch by John Klemmer  What a Shame by Patricia Barber  
Used tube preamp $2-3K
I have an Audio Research LS27.  Sounds fantastic and has remote control.  Simple to change the tubes yourself if you feel the need.  
Your Ultimate Phono Preamp: Which One Would You Choose?
Audio Research Reference 3 Phono in my system and no desire to go any further. Analog never sounded any better with my ears.   
How often, and how, do you clean your stylus?
I clean my stylus with the DS Audio ST-50 at the end of each listening session.  At the end of each third session, I also clean the stylus with MOFI stylus cleaner and brush.  I dry brush each side of the record before I listen.  Always sounds gre... 
Audio Research Pre-Amp advice
I have owned several ARC pre amps over the years and each one has been great. I currently have an LS27 with XLR and remote.  I have no desire to upgrade at this time.  Very musical pre amp.  
vibration control - cd player
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Tube Integrated Amp Recommendation
+1ghdprentice I would buy one in a heartbeat if I were looking for an Intergrated in that range. I have heard one at my local dealer and it truly is major bliss.  
Help With New Preamp Decision
+1audphile1 +1woots +1soix ARC all the way for me.  Ref5SE or Ref6 will do the job.  Beauty to the ears!