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Professional Turntable Set Up in Kentucky?
I recently purchased a Manley Chinook SE MK 2. It is quite good in my opinion.  Before that I had Musical Fidelity MX VINYL.  At the $1000 price point it is fantastic but felt the need to upgrade once and for all.  I do agree play the best LPs pos... 
Professional Turntable Set Up in Kentucky?
No problem Tablejockey.  Never took it in a condescending way.  Fine tuning our investments going down this vinyl rabbit hole seems like a decent idea to squeeze out the best performance and piece of mind.  Especially considering the reviews I'm r... 
Professional Turntable Set Up in Kentucky?
Its ok stereo5.  Seems to be the norm around here anymore lol.  ;)mijostyn there are not any high end dealers near. Colin in Nashville reached out from Gestalt Audio.   
Professional Turntable Set Up in Kentucky?
Good point mijostyn.  
Professional Turntable Set Up in Kentucky?
dweller I can understand why they don't.  I was terrified at first but once I watched a friend help set up mine I thought hell fire I can do this. Actually it was fun but time consuming.  Watched a Michael Fremer video but I don't have his tools a... 
Professional Turntable Set Up in Kentucky?
Let me know if you find anyone near Kentucky. I'm interested as well.Fyi, I have a 7.3 (do you still have yours?) and recently upgraded to an AT Art9. Really amazing sounding cart even if it's not a perfect match for my arm. I sold the 7.3  sev... 
Amazon Ships Records in Plastic Now
Just received 2 albums from Amazon this week and they were in cardboard album packaging.   
Thiel Owners
A friend of mine drove his 3.7s with a Audio Research Ref 110 tube amp. Sounded wonderful. He decided to sell it and downsize and now the Ref 110 is driving my 2.7 with no issues at all. Best amp I have owned. The Ref 150 is supposed to have a bet... 
My thoughts on TT isolation methods.
https://www.amazon.com/Turntable-Equipment-Tuneful-Cables-Audiophile/dp/B076DGD3X2/ref=pd_lpo_23_t_1...I have had Isopads for a quite some time and last night decided to use them under my VPI Classic 1.  The difference was VERY noticeable.  Cheap ... 
Phonostage recommendations under $3K
Maybe consider a Manley Chinook SE MKII from Upscale Audio.  I love mine and it was a huge step up from my last phono pre.  The Sutherland 20/20 with LPS from what I have read is very good also.  
turntable recommendations
Classic 3 and Manley Labs Chinook SE MK 2 preamp.  Keep the Dyna 20x2.  Upscale Audio will discount the Chinook. It is a VERY good preamp. Just my 2 cents  :) 
Phono preamp worth it with MM cartridges?
iirc i settled on 22k ohms for the at ml150Wow that's low. I think 42k ohms was the lowest I tried.  
Phono preamp worth it with MM cartridges?
jjss49 you bring up a good point. I did try a few different settings. What did you decide on worked best in your setup?   
Phono preamp worth it with MM cartridges?
Chakster sold me a very nice AT ML150-OCC MM cartridge that I would be willing to let go if you are interested?  Send me a PM. He highly recommended this cartridge and it is a good one especially at the less than $500 price point. It betters most ... 
vpi classic
Or a Manley Chinook SE MK2 from Upscale Audio.  Very hard to beat in the less than $2500 price point.