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Do Streamer only devices really impact sound quality?
Funny you should mention these two particular streamers.  I’ve had both, and much preferred the sound of the Cambridge.  
Which Solid State amplifier would you recommend for my budget?
I own a recapped vintage  Conrad Johnson preamp.  It matches in perfect synergy  with a Benchmark AHB2 amp. Remarkable sound with classical and rock.  
Stylus skipping at beginning of record
@audphile1 You were right!!  
Stylus skipping at beginning of record
Tooblue, The technician had set it at zero antiskate. Of course the problem was acute.  I then experimented with various settings.  When I increased the antiskating  level it didn’t skip at all but the sound was dull. I then lowered the antiskati... 
Stylus skipping at beginning of record
Recommended is 2g.  I’m at about 1.9   yogiboy, Thanks for  the sympathetic post.  It really is a PITA!  
Stylus skipping at beginning of record
I believe the problem is probably that the tracking force is too light. It’s presently under two grams. Problem is, I’m embarrassed to say, that I don’t know how to adjust it. Nothing is easy adjusting this Volare turntable. I’m calling the techni... 
Stylus skipping at beginning of record
Thank you all for your suggestions.  
What a difference a setting makes.
Yes, you’re absolutely right!  
What a difference a setting makes.
I did experiment with all the settings above 200 and found 200 to be the best.  
What a difference a setting makes.
@newbee  You were so right in pointing out there are significant sonic changes available with manipulation of the turntable. I’ve found great improvement with very slight changes of settings.  I never would have thought it.    
Sutherland LPS making sound thin?
Thanks!  
Sutherland LPS making sound thin?
I have the 20/20.  Forgive my ignorance. What’s an LPS?  
What a difference a setting makes.
Newbee, Thanks for your good wishes.  
What a difference a setting makes.
I finally figured out how to change the anti skating setting. A bit of problem to do.  Again a change in this setting improved the sound noticeably.  
The character of analog and digital
Frogman, You are allowed to express an opinion without argument.   And, the more I listen, I happen to agree with you.