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What affects front to back depth in room/ system?
"Listen to the infamous brilliantly recorded later Steely Dan recordings...one of the first things you notice is the utter lack of reverb" I'm listening in my head... Skunk Baxter's  "Bohdisahttva or Walter Becker's "Josie" solo would have been ... 
Does anyone know what the thickness is of the standard VPI felt mat?
Huh...mat on a VPI? And I always believed LP on bare platter was the rule for great sonics. The VPI police will be  notified.    
Seeking Legit Cartridge Expert?
 AT ART9 has fans nearly 10 years  https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/audio-technica-at-art9-phono-cartridge?highlight=Art9 IMO a cart that will give you a taste of what the super carts do for "cheap" limited to whatever the setup is. By mo... 
Seeking Legit Cartridge Expert?
"Better" is infinite in these audiophool threads. Someone else can chime in on the "better" between the XI/XA. THE $$ uber exotic  carts use the air core (XA)build. Your Allnic has the gain, so you can use it. Either, likely will be a good choi... 
Nordost repair
thecarpathian- Analysis Plus-I considered trying their  speaker cables some time ago. Guess it won't hurt to find out if they do other brands. Thank you.  
Seeking Legit Cartridge Expert?
Look forward to at least 10 brand/models suggested as being "the best" Audio Technica ART9@$1500. IMO spending  more should go to a "better" table/arm. I've had good luck with used for considerably le$$. ART9 on VPI CLassic. Presently Kiseki Bl... 
Seeking Legit Cartridge Expert?
ANY setup will under perform without a proper phonostage.   
Nordost repair
Imagine finding  out your "best" cable is  MIC! My situation is just an RCA re terminated. Guessing L/R would  be redone to keep length conformity? I feel a $ pricey invoice in my future. Just may take a good look to see if DIY is doable.  Anyo... 
Has anyone heard from bdp24 lately?
Assume the best- taking a break from an audio forum, and living a healthy life.  
Nordost repair
That's encouraging news. I'll be looking forward to their reply. Thank you!  
Need a big favor picking a preamp
"Vinnie Rossi  Brama Meiter " No "bad" choices at your $ level. Enjoy it. Nice looking, checks all the boxes.  
Which Steely Dan Aja lp to buy?
" I don't know it is the first pressing." It's all in the deadwax. Find your  AA orAB1006 There are many pressings for the debut year Steely Dan - Aja | Releases | Discogs Ineteresting,  with all the great earlier SD albums, this one always po... 
Need a big favor picking a preamp
"The Evo 400 is akin to a Porsche.  It's a reliable sports car, not particularly troublesome, and can easily serve as a daily driver, albeit one that bounces you around on your commute.  I'm looking for a preamp that is akin to Range Rover with 58... 
A $250 Power Conditioner?
This one has a faux carbon fiber veneer and about $100 more, therefore it has to be" BETTER."I        
Anyone listen to Music on a FM tuner anymore?
deadhead 1000- 1957 REL Precedent was the benchmark for Marantz developing the 10B. If I remember correctly, the Precedent was inspired by the Art Deco movement, with the Chrysler Building in mind. An even cooler tuner is the REL 646B(The Green...