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Good service from DH Labs
DH Labs is awesome. I usually buy from their eBay store for it's a bit cheaper sometimes. Once I got sent the the wrong length of hook up wire they just sent me the correct length and told me to keep the rest. Quality is great for the price!  
Pro-Ject Tube Box DS2 Phono. Where do I go from here?
Why not Aric's Super MM since you have the SUT? I use a Modwright PH9.0XT with my VPI Prime but have been thinking about Aric's phono stage since I got his Custom 2A3/45 SET. I've also heard nice things about the Hagerman Trumpet MC.  
What's the best bang for my bucks on RP6 upgrade?
I had a P3. I was looking to P8 but got a used VPI Prime instead.  Was a dream tt and just wanted something different. Lots of good tt/arms in that range and I think they are all good.  
Compressed sound from Marantz TT15S1
Yeah you cannot plug the S2 phono into the phono of the amp. Have to use an AUX input. Sounds like you are overdriving the phono signal.  
Recommendations for MM Phono ~ Tube or Solid State
You have it backwards: Uesugi produced components under the TEAC name.  
Recommendations for MM Phono ~ Tube or Solid State
If you are still looking for an SUT I just got an Uesugi Bros Type H 1:10. Might be a bit better than my Hashimoto HM-7. Only one record in but so far so good. The Type L is 1:20. The SUTs were done in collaboration with Tamura, rumor says.  
DH Labs
@evelyn1  I'm running the Pro Studio. You think the BL-ag is better?  
What % Of Your System Are Your Cables?
7% but my cables were all DIY. If I bought the same cables ready made it would be higher. I remember in the olden days, it was 1/3 source, 1/3 speaker and 1/3 cable.  
What is the first thing you do when you unwrap a new vinyl record?
Clean with GrooveWasher and put in sleeve.  
Phono preamp or SUT for low output moving coil
First you have to figure out how much gain you want/need. Both your phono stages run around 60db which is good for most MC carts. I run a cart with 0.2mv and run at about 75db (1:15, 30ohm) which is a lot for me.  If I need more volume, I just t... 
DH Labs
DH Labs also has a Cyber Monday DIY sale, 25% off bulk cable and connectors. I too would like to know about Nordost.  I don't know why, my Q10s are doing good but I have a hankering to try some Red Dawn or similar.  Both of course are silver plat... 
What devices have you found useful when inspecting your stylii for cleanliness?
5-10x loupe  
Rega NAIA phonopreamp
ok  
Phono stage for second system
@mpomerantz I also built an older Hagerman Cornet and it was very good, probably keep up with $1k stages. Another person I know went through an Icon Audio and Modwright PH9.0, ended up with the Trumpet and is very happy.  
Has anyone heard the Gato Audio PPA-1 phone preamp?
Interesting. I wonder why they decided on adjustable capacitance instead of impedance? Seems like at that price point more folks would be running a MC.