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Beat This Track!!!! (For Soundstage effect)
@millercarbon thank you for the public service  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Jayhawks - Tomorrow The Green Grass.     #janglyharmonious Arcade Fire - Funeral Psychedelic Furs - Midnight to Midnight   @spiritofradio everyone knows trombone music is best for cartridge break-in!  
Best mp3 song set as ringtone?
I've made two great ones: guitar solos from: Television - Marquee Moon Wilco - Spiders (Kidsmoke)  Anyone know a good free website or apple app to make your own ringtones? The one I used to use has gone to 404hell. Cheers, Spencer  
Is the Audio Ref-6SE worth 7K more than the BAT VK-80?
@walkertm I've owned both brands' preamps and currently own a BAT VK51SE, so take that into consideration... Both have made quality gear for a long time, but IME, the ownership/service experience is far superior with BAT. I suggest that you do so... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Hot Tuna - Burgers  
Tube Vs. SS Preamps
@gammajo Interesting! Never heard the Reflektors. Anybody try them in BAT preamp? Cheers, Spencer  
Beat This Track!!!! (For Soundstage effect)
Roger Waters - Amused to Death tracks 1 & 4, recorded in Q sound. On the best systems in great rooms sound will stretch in all directions, even behind you from 2channel...it's crazy! If I'm not interested in divinity, can I trade it for debau... 
Conrad Johnson PV12 vs. Audible Illusions Modulus 3a
The AI also evolved over time, complicating the matter based on what iteration you get. Cheers, Spencer  
I was told I2S is a better signal from computer vs USB. assistance in how to
Be careful, all I2S aren't wired the same and don't have same connectors. I2S was originally designed for inside components, allowing the designer to ensure matching. Whatever you're considering, please first check w/manufs that they'll be compati... 
Tube Preamps that work well with SS amps?
What's wrong with your other thread asking basically the same thing a day ago?  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
+1 Amber Rubarth & SRV QRPs. I've enjoyed Texas Flood for a long time. Just got my backordered In Step 45 in the record cleaning queue along w/Blakey Moanin' Blue Note Classic series.  Some of us can't pay others to clean our records, Jim! 😜.... 
Tube Vs. SS Preamps
@jjss49 perfectly worded my observations.  @mulveling 's advice matches my experience. After using I number of 6922/6DJ8 and other "roller" preamps, I found more satisfaction with a 6H30-based design, used in many BAT & Audio Research models.... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
ELO - A New World Record  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
@slaw   
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Curtis Mayfield - Curtis  Roy Hargrove & Mulgrew Miller - In Harmony (RSD Resonesance) Aretha - Live in Philly '72 (RSD pukey yellow & orange matches the SQ)