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Review: Schiit Mani phono pre AND Swagman Labs Linear Power Supply (LPS)
Received and running a new Mani for a week now. I have two tables, one of them dedicated for MM and MI carts: Technics SL1200GR. The second table is for MC; VPI Aries 2 with a Lyra Delos. Main phono stage is a Manley Steelhead RC that I’ve had for... 
So disappointed in today's Americana
I thought the loudness wars were finally over (heavy brick wall dynamic range compression in mastering) but apparently not quite yet. I don't recall who said it first but I agree with the assertion that, to paraphrase, "there can be no loud if the... 
Sound and vibration control
Perhaps the improvement in the bass opened up the midrange by reducing phase cancellations. I too added these feet to my two SVS SB2000 subs and the improvement in clarity of the bass was noticeable. 
Help me decide on phono preamp
Also recently purchased a Schiit Mani. Great phono stage that will give a run at preamps in the under $1000 range. Tremendous spacial dynamics and frequency response. Very anti-fatiguing. A gem. Synergistic with Nagaoka cartridges. 
All Kit are Band-Aids
Now I finally understand what the "gon" in Audiogon represents. 
How is 'stereo' created by just one single stylus?
Try this one for animations:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2h-v26ylIU 
Bright or Dim?
Regardless as to whether it's daytime or nighttime, simply closing one's eyes and listening attenuates most light/visual distraction. 
Who is next??
Paul McGowan of PS AudioandMike Moffat of Schiit Audio  
Looking for an excellent Subwoofer match for Celestion SL600 Speakers!
SVS 
Questions about stock Technics 1200GR OEM Phono cable
I replaced my 1200GR cable with a Blue Jeans LC-1 cable at 12.2 pF/ft capacitance. Low capacitance is what you want for a phono cable. They sound great and I don't have to use a ground wire. 
All Kit are Band-Aids
This BS about chakras and 432 Hz is a bunch of baloney. A = 440 Hz is standard or concert pitch for many countries. Historically, A has ranged from 415 Hz up to 445 Hz or higher, depending on the era the music was composed. It's all relative and h... 
VPI Prime and Soundsmith Zephyr MIMC Star
Nice system! Yes, Soundsmith and VPI are a good match! 
What's the deal with all the spam lately?
We're all under a lot of stress and anxiety from politics and world tensions these days. For some, perhaps it's a way to let off some steam. I just try to see it as "family;" sometimes you love 'em, sometimes you can't stand 'em. Just try to hold ... 
BEST fullrange speaker drivers in existence, 4"-10" diameter range, and...Go!
And, are you asking for off the shelf drivers you can purchase separately from a finished speaker system? 
Looking for new speakers
I listened extensively to the big Triton 1s at a friend’s house over a long weekend visit as he was considering making a change because he felt that after owning them for a couple of years, "they aren’t a musical as I want." That same weekend he a...