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Prima Luna Integrated - EL34, KT88, KT150, Brimar AU - My experience
Bruce, I think you need to let the KT150s settle in for at least 100 hours.  I noticed that they change the most in the first 50, but will still settle in more for upwards of 200 hours.  I did that same thing you are... swapping things around.  I ... 
MC cartridge input - Lyra Delos or AT Art9 (or higher AT)
I don't know the Delos.  But, I do have an ART9 and love it.  Considering the price is almost double, I'd go with the ART9 again.  I upgraded from Blue Point #2, then Dynavector 10x5, and the ART is significantly better than those.  I'm sure the D... 
How do I find an audio advisor who does home consultations?
Note there is a typo in ptrck887's post above with the link.Here's the right one http://www.audiosystemsoptimized.com/ and it is a great read.  Thanks for sharing.  I'd really like a consultation like this too... but I couldn't afford to fly him i... 
New Tweak --- Its Fantastic
@t_ramey thanks for sharing the ad.  Still, the ad points right back to this thread as proof of its effectiveness.  All well and good, and I am in no way disputing if the product works or not.  Just saying this thread is a commercial with some fan... 
New Tweak --- Its Fantastic
fleschler275 posts06-08-2018 4:13pmWhy is it that so many GON forums are for the purpose of conversation concerning various audio products? Are they also in violation of the forum "code"? What purpose are the forums if one cannot write about a pro... 
New Tweak --- Its Fantastic
@oregonpapa It seems like you have appointed yourself as the moderator and now you are deciding who should be thrown out.  I don't think that's how it works, bud.  I've been lurking on this thread, and I read a lot of it.  Now, I'm commenting, so ... 
Fraud Alert: Audio Zoom Zoom, Netherlands
Sorry to hear this.  I agree it doesn't look good.  I notice that everything is expensive, which means fewer buyers, which means it's harder to find feedback on the company.  I bet if he "sells" that $1.4M Bentley, he will close up the shop and be... 
Hidden Treasure
Keb Mo 
The Steep Canyon Rangers
If you like Steep Canyon Rangers, check out the album they did with Steve Martin. Outstanding!Fun to ask your friends if they can tell who's playing the smoking banjo! 
Dire Straits : what is your favorite pressing?
I like the original as well.  I think it's very well done, as is the case with all Dire Straits.  Great music, well recorded.  What could be better? 
Racks - what’s awesome without impacting my kids college plans?
Here is a better link to the DIY how-to.https://www.tnt-audio.com/clinica/flexye.html  
Racks - what’s awesome without impacting my kids college plans?
I did mine DIY and it looks great!  I used something like this as my basic plan:  http://worldofturntables.com/audio-rack-diy/ For shelves, I got 3/4 MDF, and glued two pieces together so the shelves are 1 1/2 thick, and very sturdy.  You can sand... 
Speaker recomendation
@audiotroy has driven the OP out of the room.  So sad.  What I notice is that Dave and Troy do this constantly.  If you push back on them, the posts get longer and longer, as if they can win the argument by using more words.  AudioTroy does offer ... 
Anyone try KT150 in Primaluna Dialogue Premium HP
I did end up with a set of KT150s.  And, I traded the Musical Surroundings and went with the Manley Chinook phono preamp.  This is a truly magical combination.  The sound is full, rich, even FR, and it all really works well together.  I've never h... 
Up and coming band: Davina and the Vagabonds
I’ve seen Davina and the Vagabonds at Famous Dave’s in Uptown. In fact, I liked them so much, I bought the vinyl.  It’s fantastic!  She has a great voice, and the band rocks!