tbromgard

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Help me put a system together for my son
I would rec the NAD int amp too. Get one used if possible. 
got the HW-19, now need advise on cartridge
$225 Ortofon 2M Blue-easy recommendation. 
Stein Music Speaker Match
Anti-was it worth the price? would you live without it in your system? 
Power plant and power cords upgrades a real wow?
I recently upgraded all my stock PCs with Shunyata Venom 3s-only $125 each. I also got a Blue Circle Thingee (its a power conditioner) for $300 with a 20 amp connect, and a Shunyata 20 amp Venon 3. I plug all sources into the Thingee, and my integ... 
Best cartridge options for around $200.
I had a Concept and now have the Ortofon 2M Blue. I like the Ortofon 2M blue better. 
Ortofon 2M Blue with Creek OBH-18 Phono Pre
Its fine. It will sound great 
Newbie building modest system ...what amp?
McCormack is a great chice with Vandies. However, I too suggest you sell the adcom and get an integrated, or if you can swing it, separates, but IMO the adcom will be the weak link. You dont want your pre amp to be the weak link. 
Listening Room Art Work
I have a painting my wife did, Nipper the dog statue and various Pearl Jam concert posters. 
Wadia debuts new Integrated
I think its cool looking-IMO 
power conditioner/power cable
I agree with the above comments and will add that I recently bought a Blue Circle Thingee (its a power condition) and Shunyata's Venom 3 cord, and it does the job with great results. 
Does it matter which component I power up first?
My owners manual says to turn on the sources on first, then the amp. To power down: amp first, then sources. 
SS Amp for Focus 260s
Are you keeping your Anthem as a pre amp? What is your budget? Would you buy used? Have you considered going to a tubed integrated amp? 
In-the-Grove lp cleaner
i use it for bt wet cleanings, instead of a brush 
In-the-Grove lp cleaner
no noise noticed-i am pleased withthe product 
Recommendation for analog set for $700
Good things have been said about the Project Carbon with Ortofon Red and Musical Fidelity MM phono