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Advice needed for analog upgrade
budget? If it's big, turntable will could make a big improvement. For a smaller amount, could be cartridge. That model barely scratches the surface (see what I did there?) of Dyna house sound. P75 is pretty capable and likely fine with whatever yo... 
Anybody have experience with Vinyl Me Pllease or is that on the for pay forum?
If I wanted to overpay someone to curate my library for me sounds great ;-)Why not just read & stream to discover new artists/albums and then buy the ones that likely to be better sounding pressings? If you've got time to read this forum, chan... 
Best Vinyl Cleaning Method
If you want ultrasonic on a relative budget, read this:https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/rushton-s-diy-approach-to-ultrasonic-record-cleaning-published-by-posit Cheers,Spencer 
What to do when the preamp you were ripped off on shows up online ?
@bigjoe Paypal will in all likelihood get you a refund faster than 30 days.If your son acts up, please adopt me! My dad wouldn't even pay for guitar lessons. Cheers,Spencer 
Digital Flac files with a Tube Amplifier
@terry1229,It seems like you are directly associating as your tube amp with your digital source. If you want to associate your tube amp with it's most important mate, that's your speakers. Pairing amps and speakers that are a good match for each o... 
Sudden problem with turntable
I'd vote against that last suggestion. You can get a surprisingly good digital stylus force gauge in 2 days or less on amazon for about $11. Cheers,Spencer 
How do I transfer files from Windows Media Player
Once you get it straightened out, you might consider GoodSync software to keep it straight as your library grows. Cheers,Spencer 
Christmas Ideas - DIY something!
A couple of years ago my wife and I made Skyline style wood diffusers using mathematical formulas found easily online. With a little creativity in choosing a variety of wood stains we ended up with awesome looking pieces that for modest cost provi... 
A Very Strange Cover Song
Learn something every day,thanks guys. Cheers,Spencer  
Your Favorite Female Vocal Track Please
Rickie Lee Jones "Last Chance Texaco" from self-titled and "Comin' Back to Me" from Pop Pop. Cheers,Spencer 
Sudden problem with turntable
+2 Magic Eraser. +1 just wasn't enough. Cheers,Spencer 
Joule Preamp users and other pairing with Joules power amp.
One thing I forgot to mention is that if you are looking for the most experienced opinion on Joule & Merlin, you might reach out to Rich Brkich at Signature Sound in Liverpool, NY who worked most of the Merlin rooms at audio shows with Bobby a... 
Joule Preamp users and other pairing with Joules power amp.
Besides the Joule preamps, the other that Bobby @ Merlin often used was the CAT line, especially for the excellent phono stages built-in. One line I love that wasn't around back then is the Backert Labs preamps, which I think sound great with ever... 
Revelation: Merlin+Joule- Total bliss
Joule is what Bobby liked best with his Merlins. I miss him. Cheers,Spencer 
A Very Strange Cover Song
Flying Lizards cover of Beatles' "Money"