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My kiseki Blackheart nightmare.
Every product, brand, can have their moments.I went thru 2 Kiseki Blue. 1st one stylus came off cantilever. 2nd which covered the 1st- right channel goes futzy JUST after the one year warranty.I Had that one looked at by a legit third party retipp... 
Speaker impedance patterns - how to read them?
Nice choice. Placement/room for optimizing.Avoid the cable forums. 
Help wanted spending money and improving my system.
"step1 you need a better preampInteresting when DEALERS who don't carry said particular brand(otherwise gets praise from end users and mags)needs to get replaced. Pathetic and telling 
Does the Rogue Cronus Magnum III have any real competition in its same price point of $3k?
Your requirement of new is holding  you back.  Also get the impression you must have US made?At the threshold $3K this is pound for pound "better" than the Rogue CMhttps://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisacahc-primaluna-dialogue-premium-hp-integrated... 
Help wanted spending money and improving my system.
Purchasing "just because?" Long term-Get rid of your LP  setup, start over. Get a proper phonostage while you're at it.The 2 innermost tubes in the PL will make the most noticeable sonic difference. The rectifiers also, are claimed to make a sonic... 
Speaker impedance patterns - how to read them?
Learning more about technical specs is always helpful, but since what matters is they sound good to your ears. I'd put emphasis on simply trying different speakers and not get caught up in tech talk. Graphs won't guarantee them pleasing your ears.... 
The extinction of human interaction takes yet another step forward...
Positive thing about it- there wouldn't be any maskless drama events happening? 
Brooks Berdan says bye bye
Cool story as always, bdp24.Berdan was a place that was within a reasonable drive(45minutes, traffic permitting) for me.From the messsage, it appears  being close to family is a big factor.  I can't imagine trying to keep an audio retail business ... 
Crazy Good Vinyl recording fidelity on COMMAND label
The Command label is good sounding stuff if you like the genres. Most of the offerings are background music for a period movie.I have several LP’s. For me, they are more kitsch or to play for another audiophool to appreciate.I have some of the Cla... 
Vinyl Buyers: The Premium Price Vinyl v. Cheap Vinyl Ratio
heretobuy- your choice of genre more  likely to be found in thrift stores.Those groups are in time periods of a generation for the most part-gone.You'll find those at yard, estate sales. Part of the belongings the kids/grandkids throw out when the... 
Vinyl Buyers: The Premium Price Vinyl v. Cheap Vinyl Ratio
 usedtobuy-Excellent sounding LP's are still cheap depending on genre and where you shop."I bought on eBay Jeff Beck's Wired for $5"Great album jasonbourne52.Beck's cover of the Mingus tune-"Goodbye, Pork Pie Hat" is my fave.That album rises above... 
Nice extra free service at my local A/V store.
Too bad you can't pick up your  Rx and grab  a malt while you're at it. 
Four MC Phono Cartridges
Clearly a low budget setup, but you can hear the difference in presentationhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QA1jw5Pj7YXA should present itself with a more "refined" overall tone. Subjective, naturally. 1st gen ART 9 user here.Both are good choice... 
What angle should I set the VTA on my VPI turntable?
VPI owner here.Don't go beyond  noromance's suggestion. It's just nervosa+  with no music enjoyment.Find a "middle of the road setting or you can set EVERY LP prior to playing, and feed the disease. 
Aren't you sorry you missed out on this one? It's already sold out! LOL
"As a huge guitar player and owner of a vintage Strat I think this TT looks like the cheesiest thing ever - just based on aesthetics alone."three_easy_payments-Long time Guitar wanker here . I like the burst finish, but the Fender logo has to go-c...