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custom speaker socks? anyone?
After 19 years, I hope the OP was  able to find something suitable. 
The Sonus Faber Maxima Amator...worth a look.
$15K+ for a slab of marble and a gimmicky plexiglass window in the back. It reminds of something made....you know where. They look nice from the front.They better sound convincing. I'm a SF admirer.I'll take a pair of used Stradivari's for not muc... 
Why is there no love for Prima Luna?
Jbhiller-Yes, I have the HP Integrated. I will be looking forward to reading your experience on installing them and results. Good luck! That mod will add up quickly replacing all the caps! 
Why is there no love for Prima Luna?
"there is something significant missing from my PrimaLuna Evo 300 integrated, which replaced my Cary amp and preamp."I would hope ANY decent amp/preamp combo is "better" than a value integrated unit. It doesn't seem to be a reasonable expectation ... 
Distilled water rinse after ultrasonic cleaning
AD is a $4500 machine...I'm not an owner, but have used it several times, on a few of my "stampers"I think it's fantastic.Apparently, it doesn't cure AV(audio nervosa) besides cleaning an LP? Sigh.Guess I'll wait a little longer for the model that... 
Favorite Beethoven Symphony Recordings
KUSC(SoCal 91.5) is doing Beethoven all day the 16th, for anyone who listens to FM or streams. 
Phoenix Engineering - Falcon - stopped working
You could send a message to Sota, since they took over the product. 
A vote for amber LED lights on components over blue lights.
"LEDs under tubes are the worst. Macintosh? "I agree, noromance.I like Mac's. I get their thinking with keeping the traditional green, but under the tubes however immediately cheapens the look. Tacky/low rent. If anything, they should use amber, t... 
Just ordered a vpi avenger
Congratulations. Nice setup.Dropping that much dough, the dealer can at least setup the cartridge for it, if you also purchased a cart. Other than that, the setup is likely straight forward-unbox, follow instructions. Just make sure it's on a leve... 
A vote for amber LED lights on components over blue lights.
I can’t understand manufacturers still holding on the the blue LED thing? It’s not 1987-The Good Guys store closed decades ago.It reminds me of cheap Chinese audio gear. Note I said "cheap" Chinese audio gear(EVERYONE has something that has a Chin... 
How can music be sad?
 Play major chord vs a minor chord on a piano or guitar.A major chord tends to affect the emotions with a "pleasant" feeling. A minor chord may have you feel the opposite-tense, apprehensive, even sad.There's some science behind  why our brain int... 
How can i hook up my dash speakers with my current amp?
Audiogon hasn't gone car audio yet ragtopchevy. https://www.caraudio.com/forums/general-discussion.7/ 
Why is there no love for Prima Luna?
"Speaking of Chinese gear... "NO surprise there. Would anyone here be listening to their system regardless of brand, WITHOUT a Chinese connection? DoubtfulMade in USA =assembled with stuff we had to buy offshore, because it's cheaper.  
THIS GUY TAKES VINYL TO ANOTHER LEVEL!
Huh? I’m missing something....Fremer is just showing LP’s and talking about what most already know-seek a period presse from the country of origin.Anyhow, great YOU are now enlightened.I thought it was going to be something such as....guy plays Sl... 
VPI new turntable- Prime 21
"I just received a prime 21 but haven’t opened the box yet."dherring- did you get the Shyla MC too? I understand its an AT ART9. You have a winner.