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Accuphase T-1200 Tuner
You're probably not missing much.All commercial stations sound awful.Aren't most of the PBS stations below 95Mhz? They seem to be the only ones that sound decent. 
Do You Ever Find Yourself Unable to Listen To Your System?
EVERYONE on this planet is trying to find balance.Hopefully you find the right "mix" which allows you to resume listening.Reminding yourself that there are PLENTY of others in MUCH WORSE situations than not being able sit and listen to a stereo sy... 
Bergmann Galder Turntable
I heard the Bergmann  Galder table at a show. Impressive euro tech  demoed by an aloof, off putting euro guy that played only classical LP's. It had a linear arm _I don't recall the brand.I requested we put on one of my R&R LP's  and was immed... 
Need emergency help please!
Try a different motorcycle and PSI in the tires. 
An Urgent Hypothetical!
You should get more. 
EPDR more important than impedance alone
EPDR- just what OCD audiophools need. More acronyms to worry about. 
Next step in Turntable
" keep hearing of Brinkman Bardo from this string Im going to take a look at it ? DIrect Drive?"frozentundra-As you can see, you're getting plenty of suggestions how to spend your money. There's even one saying he has a VERY good one, but it's STI... 
OK - Now What…?
If all that gear is in a regular living space, and the speakers aren't in their optimal position, no additional spending or anything will make it sound"better."Those Sonus Faber's should be out in the room along with appropriate damping/diffusion ... 
Sota Total Eclipse package for VPI tables first impression
The Phoenix setup is real time speed adjustment.The VPI isn't. That alone, makes it more accurate. 
OK - Now What…?
A six pack of REL subs or swarm setup is needed.https://www.tonepublications.com/review/relno25sixpack/You don't know bass until you have your own. 
VAC preamps - too expensive?
You no likey? Don't buy.  Pretty simple. 
Marty Stuart on Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers:
Even though he isn't a showboat, Marty Stuart knows his way around a Telecaster and mandolin.I remember a friend really into Tom Petty when he was still playing the local LA clubs-1976? Always reminding me to see him next show. Saw them on the "Yo... 
Next step in Turntable
"$10k seems very reasonable"If that's the case, then you're also dropping minimum $3-5K on a phono stage at some point to make that 10$K investment sound the way it's intended. Existing phono stage needs to step up with the new table.Big picture i... 
Next step in Turntable
Everyone's "do this" list is different and "right"This should an interesting read. 
Review - Don Grusin Out of Thin Air - PS Audio
 Sigh....Music, religion, politics and food. We need all 4, but we'll just never get it right for everyone to thrive all at once.