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Phono preamp to amp question
So you are wondering if you can just plug your phono stage into one of the inputs in an integrated amplifier? I would think so, just don't plug it into the phono input then you will have a double RIAA curve! 
Upgrade Sota Comet or buy a used table?
I would think you would be much better off staying in the Sota line. trade them your table for a better Sota...a refurbished Sapphire or Star... Good company 
Bandwidth question?
So what is your concern? Do you feel like you are missing something in the high end? Air, space around instruments? Not always the amplifiers fault. A super tweeter might resolve issues. There is a good article on wide bandwidth here:http://wilson... 
Album Of The Year 2011
My "years best" is Voice Of My Beautiful Country by Rene Marie..Very well recorded with front to back layering and wonderful songs.Listen at. renemarie.com 
What do cartridge problems sound like?
Have you cleaned the stylus? Check the tracking force? Checked the antiskate? Don't make us do all the work here. 
How can you tell the quality of the recording?
The very first thing to focus on is the bass... 
Adding a sub - what will I loose?
I would go with the Wilson Benesch Torus Infrasonic Generator.. There is no better way to get those low notes at electrostatic speed.. It will cost you about $10,000, and it is much better then the Rel.. or you could ask yourself a couple of quest... 
The Ultimate DAC for Approx $10,000
Add the Bricasti M1 
New preamp: need to change speaker placement?
I too use a masters approach to placing my speakers. I move them and then listen. I move them and listen, I move them and listen. When I like the way they sound I quit moving them and just listen. No stinking computer program is going to tell me w... 
Thoughts from Joule preamp owners?
Are you planning on purchasing a preamplifier or just curious? I am just curious. 
Which components are "stupid good"?
1. Huge multi driver speakers that resemble a PA System but don't quite sound that good. 2. Interconnects that are air/water insulated..3. Hemp drivers. Smoke um if you got um.4. Wireless speakers5. ??????? 
Well Tempered Amadeus Options
I would strongly suggest you go with the Dynavector 17D3. The retail is only $300 more the the 20X and well worth the money. 
Which components are "stupid good"?
I think we have covered the stupid good stuff. Now lets focus on the stupid bad stuff. 
Top 10 Snafus to avoid when building a good rig
MusicpodI have one more things to avoid..11. Avoid being married......... 
Transmission Line Bass
I think that the most important improvement in the bass when using a Transmission Line is not so much the depth of the bass but the quality.. I attribute that to the face that the rear waves off the back of the driver is not just absorbed by the M...