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A decent integrated amp under 2K ...
@jimcrane How does it sound with 100db speakers? My guess is that your 85db Harbeth's are far more ideal match for that amp. Cheers, Spencer  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Wilco - A.M. (deluxe 2LP, BG mastered)  
looking to upgrade - identify the weakest link?
If a larger speaker isn't a good fit for you, I agree that upgrading your source makes most sense. While I am an analog lover, if you don't have any records, I'd argue that it's a major investment in both hardware and software to get worthwhile s... 
A decent integrated amp under 2K ...
With 100db speakers, you could go for a pretty low powered tube that wouldn't give off much heat. Are you concerned with too much heat in the room overall(not a worry) or someone touching it and burning themselves? Plenty of designs have cages tha... 
Adding a “safe haven” forum for discussion of tweaks?
@dabel You're right...leave everyone's opinions in even if they are completely opposing, as long as they are civil about it.  OTOH, I am ready to start a class action against a couple of folks here, because it's obvious they are causing carpel tu... 
Holiday Music Challenge
heartbreak, @fuzztone I thought you made us a playlist of your post above. Yeah, Philly had plenty of cheese-whizzy jingles too. 😆  
Beat This Track!!!! (For Soundstage effect)
Yeah, but the surface noise is a HOT mess!  
Some DACs I am Considering-Any thoughts?
Go @ozzy62, go!   
How do you know when a stereo sounds good?
@ted_denney You should pose the same original question on ASR and Whatsbest and writeup a comparison of the responses. That would be entertaining! Cheers, Spencer  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
@bkeske Brian, Yum to Ah Um! A desert island disc for sure. @mammothguy54 Congrats on the treasure trove, Joel. @tomic601 Jim, you're costing me $$$ on the L.A. Woman. Glad to hear that the Feat live is a winner. A recent sad Feat story...I was ... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Art Blakey - Moanin' (Blue Note Classic Series). Bargain must have!  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Stax Hits - 1968-1974     
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Duke Ellington & Ray Brown - This One's For Blanton (Analogue Productions "Fantasy 2nd 25" 45s Series)   
How do you know when a stereo sounds good?
@boxer12  When a system has the ability to electronically resurrect dead musicians & they are in the room with you.     exactly!  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Van Morrison - It's Too Late to Stop Now Norah Jones - Come Away With Me