tablejockey

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Image/soundstage and punch/bass
I agree with johnto...Consider 2 subs.Then obsess and make it a science project.https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/best-way-to-integrate-subwoofersSeriously, place a couple of subs behind the maggie's and "have it all" as mentioned. Or, get lo... 
Speaker Setup.....
The only thing "wrong" with  Master Set is aesthetics of the speaker position. You may have find the second speaker more forward/rearward  in relation to the "anchor" speaker to balance the sonics.Visually, it may look lopsided. Great sound once f... 
Best Way to Integrate Subwoofers?
"So - if the subs have their own amplifier, then both the main amp and the sub amp are driving the subs, and you adjust the subs volume down to mate with the volume of the mains, and then the preamp volume control adjusts both volume levels in syn... 
Tube Pre Amp or Tube Phono stage
Your post is an exhausting read. 
Slight increase of tracking force = Big Improvement
Kiseki Blue owner here.I've always maxed the manufacturers settings for carts. Can't say I can hear a difference between the recommended settings. Maybe a good thing-I avoid audio nervosa 
Phono Preamp Question
gmsasso-This is an old thread I read when I decided to buy to Foz. https://www.avsforum.com/forum/173-2-channel-audio/1357153-fosgate-signature-all-tube-phono-preamp.h...There is some tube rolling discussion. Choice in tube is a YMMV thing and sub... 
Phono Preamp Question
"I'm going to roll some tubes in and out of the Fosgate..."gmsasso-As stated in the manual,the tube the makes the most audible change is V3(12AX7) Changing the other tubes will be very subtle at best. Very subjective. Over time, I've changed all o... 
Tube phono preamp questions
Try this...Turn it it on when you want to listen to a record. When finished, turn it off.You're reading too much on these forums. 
Phono Preamp Question
gmsasso-Why give up on the Foz? Consider a step up transformer thru the mm gain setting.I have a Foz and found MC's around .3mv and less work fine this way.A used unit/IC's is much cheaper than a new phonostage, and no sonic penalty.https://www.au... 
Focal Electra 1038be owners,
"listening position about 14-15 ft away"Unless your room doubles as a living space, distance seems excessive.Your ears are the final judge. My room is a little narrower-13'4 and longer-28'. I use the Cardas setup. http://www.cardas.com/room_setup... 
Rega RP3 or Mofi Studio Deck ?
robert53-I demoed the Ultra deck with the MM cart, in my system. Nice table for the price point.The only Rega experience I've had is years ago, I had a P5. Rega has updated their line since then, so can't comment  directly to your question.The Mof... 
Does removing anti-skating really improve sound?
LIFE is too short...and there are many albums to listen to. 
Prima Luna EVO series amps/preamps now available...
whostole-enlighten me...what brand speakers? sub?Impressive looking whatever they are. 
Subwoofer location/facing question
Your subs location seems unusual.Have you checked out REL's videos?https://rel.net/tune-rel-video-series/If your ears like that position, stick with it. 
Prima Luna EVO series amps/preamps now available...
"I know what you mean about the looks, especially the rounded cage."If anything, PL should have reshaped the transformer cover, to compliment the tube cage. I don’t know what that would look like, but it"s the same cover used since the line it was...