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Pheonix Engineering Road Runner
Great products. Call Donna at Sota! Cheers,Spencer  
Onzow Stylus Tip Cleaner
Read Dougdeacons old thread about Magic Eraser. It works so much better for me then Onzow or anything else. Affix it to a quarter coin and lower tonearm so it lands on the ME. Don't pull it by hand like a dry brush. Cheers,Spencer  
Suggestions for Solo Violin Recordings
Anna Sophie Mutter - Carmen - high rez digital makes jaws drop and conversation stop every timeCheers,Spencer  
If still at entry level turntable would a new amp make much difference?
Those Nestovoriic's are very capable. The Onkyo isn't giving you a clue of their potential. Whether tube or ss, amp upgrade will make a big difference. Your paring is like Pirelli racing tires on a skateboard. Tube route generally costs more $/wat... 
Okki Nokki or kirmuss audio / isonic ultrasonic rcm?
This thread might be a big help with a cost effective way to get you where you are heading. It works great! https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/rushton-s-diy-approach-to-ultrasonic-record-cleaning-published-by-posit?highlight=rushton%2Bultrason... 
Capital Audio Fest 2018--show report
Thanks for sharing your impressions. Outside of speakers, what else struck you as memorable? Cheers,Spencer 
Whats one of the most memorable listening nights you have ever had?
On Dec. 8, 1980 I went to see Springsteen & The E Street Band. After the show I walked through the parking lot with my friends singing Thunder Road as we climbed into my car and turned on the radio expecting to hear Bruce on all the rock stati... 
Still looking for an amplifier upgrade- but with a new twist.....
I have two to consider not yet mentioned :D'Agastino Era Krell like the  FBP, KSA & KMA series and the Lamm hybrids like M2.x. I have owned both to drive my challenging vintage Sound Labs. The Lamms are specifically made to handle very low imp... 
Everything else being equal, should I expect better Spotify quality through wifi or USB?
Doug,Honestly , Spotify is super convenient and nice for the car or casual listening, but audio quality is quite poor. If that's your source, you will never good quality sound. Your original question becomes a coin toss, because both will likely l... 
Kickstarter for all analog "No Filter"
Hey @saxman73,Thanks for today's post. Don't know how I missed this thread! Love my vinyl copy of The Turn, play it for guests all the time and turn them on to you.Just tried the Kickstarter link to order No Filter vinyl and don't see a way to do ... 
Thoughts on Big Star
Thirteen is one of my favorite songs ever, simple but brilliant.There's also a nice relatively new reissue of Third with many alternative versions, demos etc. Not the place to start, but a winner for fans.If you are a huge fan, PM me with you emai... 
Technical Network Streamer Question
Oh, it matters. It’s a bigger topic than you might imagine. I suggest reading the archives here and at computeraudiophile.Rather than focus on one or to the other of those mentioned, consider a few things :Files stored on a NAS in another room con... 
My dilemma
Maggie will tell you that plenty of tube amps are the best matches. The best I've heard them was with big Rogue monoblocks. OTOH, a number of dealers show Maggies with Mac solid state amps...If you are into Mac, that's an option. The big BAT ss am... 
SET v. Pushpull
Many excellent replies! You really want to do some listening to a variety of tube amps. Many tubes sound quite different and of course designs of a given tube do as well. There are a number of push pull amps that allow you to roll EL34s, 6550s and... 
BE VERY CAREFUL OF YOUR DEALINGS ON AUDIO-ASYLUM
Will, even if this works out, I think you were a bit naive and gave this seller too much slack. When communication ceases it usually indicates an issue. Everyone has global access to email etc. "I was on a trip" isn't valid in today's world. After...