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Help With System hum, Please
try a Jasmine LP2 mkII? 
Weakest Link? Your honest opinions.
And one more note about power conditioners. I've tried a PS Audio UPC-200 and currently have a basic Furman M-8x2 Merit X series. Both are good, but both reduced the fidelity of my power amp (especially the highs) when I had that component plugged... 
Weakest Link? Your honest opinions.
Hit post a little too soon. The reason why I mention going solid state in the phono stage is that I had tubes also for that component and while the Pro-ject phono tube box II was good, the Jasmine was better, warmer (dare I say more tube like), re... 
Weakest Link? Your honest opinions.
I've jumped off the cable dance train by going to Mogami RCA (2549) and speaker wire (2921). I use the Neutrik Pro-Fi RCA connectors and Audioquest BFAs to terminate the speaker wire in a biwire config. I really like the transparent sound of these... 
VPI Traveler vs Pro-ject Xpression III?
@Stevecham: What comparisons of VPI to other tables have you made? I'm asking because I am puzzled and curious to what I heard with the Traveler in the demo room vs what I hear in my system at home with my Xpression III. I also heard the same PRAT... 
VPI Traveler vs Pro-ject Xpression III?
Pace Rhythm and Tempo. The Pro-ject and Rega tables are known for this and others... 
VPI traveller vs Project rm5.1 vs second hand VPI?
I really like my Tekton 6.5t monitors (sound best with rigid stands) from tekton for $600. That way you can put more money into your (integrated) amp (exposure, audio refinement - both used?) and also more money into a phono stage (love my Jasmine... 
AFFORDABLE HIGH VFM RACKS - Opinions Please...
Are the VTI racks any good? 
has anyone had any problems w/ Jasmine phono LP2.0
Did you try another phono stage? Might be good to have a backup. 
VPI Traveler vs Pro-ject Xpression III?
Thanks Dayglow 
VPI Traveler vs Pro-ject Xpression III?
The Traveler and the Linn gear was on what looked to be a very well made / rigid maple wood component rack. I wonder if this rack over dampened the Traveler and took its PRaT away? 
Pro-ject RPM 5 worthy cartridge/phonostage replace
I'm using an ortofon mc-3 turbo (HOMC under $300 new) and the Jasmine LP 2 mkll under $600. Really like the combo and had the Pro-ject phono tube box ll with upgraded tubes, which was quite good but the Jasmine is much better. Both beat out the Vi... 
Recommendation for analog set for $700
Offer $325 for the rega with the cart or $275 without? Either way, you might want to have an analog shop check out a 25+ year old table. 
Cartridge upgrade?
Ortofon MC-3 turbo 
Interconnect recommendations
Mogami 2549 with whatever connectors you want makes a great RCA cable. Go 2534 for balanced. You can have some 2549 made up at Pro Audio LA (not affiliated) for less than $50.