sls883

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Advice on making a speaker change
I went through the same decision making process a couple of years ago. I was happy with my original Von Schweikert VR-4s which I had purchased new over 25 years prior. I was concerned that I’d spend money on new speakers and not end up with someth... 
Does You Subwoofer Settings ??
I don't unless I set the gain or crossover frequency too high.  It's tempting to turn those settings up to add bass to the music. It makes some songs sound better.   
Warm sounding phono cartridge
I have a Hana ML cartridge and I don't have an issue with popping or thin sound. I use a Sutherland TZ Vibe photo stage.  I just listened to it last night and it sounds great.   
Would I be wasting my money to get a turntable?
Congrats! I think you'll like it.  👍  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Kacey Musgraves - Deeper Well   
RCA Interconnect recommendations
I'm using Graham Slee CuSat50 cables between my sacd player and preamp. Also between my phono preamp and preamp. For around $200 per pair, I think they are excellent. The only seller that I find is on eBay. They ship from the UK.   
Bluesound Node versions SQ
For just streaming, the $299 Nano gets good reviews.   
DIY Spekon Cable For Rel
Places like Audio Advisor sell Analysis Plus cables for REL subs.  Retail for 2.5M is $157.50, but they'd probably offer a discount if you bought two of them. That's what I use. They have 3M and longer if 2.5M doesn't work.   
How many of us are truly satisfied with their systems?
I am.  I'm happy with my system and now I find myself playing music that I like, not just music that is audiophile grade.    
WHY DO SOME AUDIOPHILES TRY TO TELL OTHERS WHAT THEY CAN OR CAN’T HEAR IN A SYSTEM?
I try to keep an open mind about everything.  I have not experienced anything paranormal, but I also have a hard time believing that everyone (including my mother and wife) are making up their experiences or imagining it. Thus, I find myself watch... 
New Amp Advice
@decooney I'm not at all unhappy with the Coda No 8.  It's more than likely the last amp I'll own unless I live to be really old.  Zlone had made the comment that he preferred the Audionote over the Coda, so I was just commenting that I'll have to... 
Replace tubes yearly?
The Mullard M8080 that I ran in my conrad-johnson PV-14L lasted forever. Never replaced them.  I bought multiple pairs as backups because they are hard to find, but never needed them.   
Whats playing on your system today?
RPWL - Beyond Man and Time   
Seeking advice
I have friends in Maine where we lived many years ago. It was cold as heck there.  Congrats on the new system.  I haven't done a complete system at one shot since I don't know when.  I've pretty much upgraded everything these past two years, but ... 
Whats playing on your system today?
Blind Ego - The Hunting Party