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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... 
Prima Luna EVO series amps/preamps now available...
whostole-I was sold on PL 10 years ago. HP/VPI with Nordost.The  PL gear is at a level one can say...okay, let's just listen to music. 
Best speakers for classic rock
Does owning a "classic rock " speaker mean everything else is subpar?"Genre" speaker/gear is a ridiculous premise.Good gear in a proper room setup and everything sounds good. Perhaps more a subjective call. Demo as many brands as you can and let y... 
Prima Luna EVO series amps/preamps now available...
"I purchased a pair of the Evo 400 Power Amps and the Evo 400 Preamp last week."You're gonna have a rockin system, assuming their hooked up to some equally competent speakers. It's obvious you're/were serious about playing records(Coincident) so, ... 
Question for Platter spinners regarding IC
"I am currently using an AQ Wildcat phono IC between my VPI Prime and Rogue Pharaoh Integrated. I am interested in advice and opinions of installing an AQ Columbia IC in its placed..."gilltgh-consider checking out https://www.thecableco.com inste... 
Looking for great tube integrated for Martin Logan Summit X speakers
smills59,Enjoy you're new setup. As you found  out for yourself,  the knowledge/wisdom of the forums is valuable,  yet it doesn't replace what your ears ultimately prefer.If your space allows it, speaker placement /room treatment will optimize the... 
Music I would succumb to under torture
Great thread subject!In addition to Diana Krall,(I LOVED her in the 90's) and  most "smooth jazz,"ANY "audiophile" recording and R&R  released around 1980'(my likes are particular from there)If Hotel California were played, I'm afraid I would ... 
Looking for great tube integrated for Martin Logan Summit X speakers
"crackle"smills59-Perhaps. imperfection of the recording. Just as you may hear exaggerated "S" in others? I notice this occasionally in my system. I have confirmed it being the recording, by playing suspect record at a show/dealer, at it’s heard o... 
Please Help Me Understrand "Phase" Control
Simple.....https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wave_interferenceJust press the button till it sounds good. 
Looking for great tube integrated for Martin Logan Summit X speakers
"Not sure I would put another $800 into the PL, but KT120s might be possible. Any suggestions? Or is it better to replace the two gain tubes fIrst? "smills59-Experimenting with the 2 inner gain tubes can fine tune the overall characteristics of wh... 
Help with New Setup (Prima DL premium, naim uniti nova, micromega m100)
Room  setup/treatment and speaker placement are what I would focus on. Much more be benefit than cable madness.I have the PL HP. The Dialogue will drive your speakers without issues. 
The Science of Vinyl/Analog Setups
Anyone that concerned with specs, should stick to digital.In the end, it's simply a subjective decision. Playing a record either sounds more convincing or not. Best specs on white paper is important, but how can that ensure everyone will agree it ...