tbromgard

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Zu or Tekton owner in NYC area willing to demo?
both offer in home demo.... 
Anti-Cable Power Cables
Yes- I have a review coming out soon on TNT-Audio.I love the Level 3 but all levels are well built, afforable and most of all effective. Plus money back guarantee and upgrade program makes it easy to try. I'm not affiliated in any way - I just got... 
Getting the best from Usher Mini Dancer II's
I have used several amps with my ushers - musical fidelity, nad, jolida, pass labs, rogue audio - all with good results. they are fairly easy to drive. They are also revealing, and you are correct that your Yamaha is the weak link (although a very... 
Used VPI Traveler v1 vs. New Rega RP3
seems to be a safe bet. buying used is a great way to stretch your budget. the traveler is a great choice, but cant go wrong with rega either. 
So what would you recommend for my next upgrade?
phono pre 
woofer excursion at start of lp
My TT is Origin Live Resolution and Illutrious tonearm, Dynavecter 20x2 L. 
woofer excursion at start of lp
Thanks for the responses so far-As for grounding-everything is tight. I do not have a ground on preamp (Manley Stingray integrated) nor the TT speed control (Origin Live). I use a platter matter (Origin Live) but no clamp, although i have one. It ... 
System advice
Your room is fairly large and you listen to some bass heavy music - rock, pop, blues - I think you might be better served going with a floor stander rather than monitor. In your price range 1500-2000 I cant recommend Tekton Designs enuff - I reall... 
Bias for Jolida 502 P Amplifier
I went with a KT88 Gold Lion tube package specific for the 502 by Upscale Audio in CA. Cant rec it highly enuff Check out the website - they ship. Improvements across every aspect of performance. 
Bias for Jolida 502 P Amplifier
FYI-upgraded tubes will yield significant improvements. I went to KT88's with great results. 
Smooth and dark cables?
Tara Labs 
Jolida JD9 Mk2 vs MS Phonomena II Phono Stage
I have used both JD9 and Phonomena, I prefer the Jolida. It can be upgraded and tweaked to much better performance than stock, plus you can tube roll. But you cant loose, both are very good. 
Thinking I need a Sub...
if you can swing a Nola Contender I would do that. 
Usher CP-6311 Tube Amp Recommendation
good choice 
McCormack , Aragon or Forte
Sweet.