rsmith73

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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
Try the VBH-1 (Vibration Black Hole)  Amazing!   VBH-1 (Vibration Black Hole) - Best Audio Products - Vera-Fi Audio LLC | Oustanding Denton Audio Products E-commerce (verafiaudiollc.com)  
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!    
BEST TUBES FOR AUDIO RESEARCH PRE-AMP (LS-16)
I once had an LS15 that I started with some EH tubes.  I switched to Gold Lion and in my system they made the music less involving.  I switched back the EH and was happy with them as long as I owned that LS15.  I upgraded to an LS27 and never look... 
Best Options For A Tubed Preamp - $2500 Or Less, Preferably Used To Maximize Value
+1@ghdprentice    
What Holiday Gifts did you ask for or Give to Yourself?
I got records.........more records!    
Manley Chinook SE MK2
I'm using an ARC Ref 3 Phono with my Hana Umami Blue.  A match made in heaven IMHO.    
"Diminishing Returns"
I am extremely happy with my system too.  No plans for an upgrade at this time.  I can spin records for 3 hours each evening and never get tired of it.  Most nights I don't want to turn it off, so I talk myself into on more side to play before i a... 
Sonas Faber OLYMPICA versions
I own and love my Olympica II in my small room, but for your size room, I would definitely go with the Olympica III.  They should work perfect for you.