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Audiophiles and De-cluttering -- your journey toward both psychic and sonic improvement
When I first got serious in early 2000s I adhered to the theory about simplifying the signal path.  I was running push/pull and instead went SET. I now have an amp with Kohzmo attenuator, a switch box for my two sources, a phono stage, SUT. I DI... 
Question about loading with an SUT
I use five different carts and use one SUT currently wired at 1:10.  
Where's the next weak link in my analog chain?
MC cart in the $1k+ range.  
Pro-Ject Tube Box DS2 Phono. Where do I go from here?
@johnfritter  Can't go wrong with the Modwright! The upgrades do take it to another level. I upgraded tubes to some Reflector and Siemens 6922.  There's a good thread here on the rectifier, but I didn't really notice any big differences rolling... 
Your journey with lower-watt tube amps -- Can a kit be good enough?
I built the Analog Ethos 2A3 Legendarium kit. Perry is very helpful and the instructions are easy to follow. Along with the instructions is a section explaining how it works. Good parts, I didn’t feel the need to upgrade anything but the coupli... 
Slee Reflex M vs Schiit Mani 2 vs Fidler Spartan 15
Look at Darlington Labs  
Turntable upgrade
I agree the bottleneck is the Fono. Get the best phono stage in your budget. The P6 is a nice table and a good phono stage will make it rock! I didn't know the Ania was bonded!   An elliptical is good but I would try a Micro Line or something ... 
Load Settings Help: Luxman E-250 and Koetsu Black Line
Capacitance doesn’t matter. Use whatever settings that sound good to you, but try at least 30 ohm or more.  
sources for DIY speaker cables
I went with DH Labs Q10, four wire silver plated. DH Labs connectors. To my ears, just as good as Acoustic Zen Satori.    
Fidelity Research FRT-4 and Entre ET-100 step-up transformer SUT comparison
I think all of Fidelity Research SUT have output leads. The one you saw maybe was modified? I have the FRT 3 and I think the leads came straight out of the transformers.  At least they weren't any soldered connections on the outputs; I didn't di... 
Second hand record turntable - Which one?
I think Rega has a better arm.  
Fidelity Research FRT-4 and Entre ET-100 step-up transformer SUT comparison
thanks for the comparison  
Any experience with VPI Super Prime scout with 10.5 inch tone arm
I have an older Prime with the 3D 10.5 Uni Pivot and I like it. Some folks have issue with the uni pivot but I have no problems and I switch carts every couple of weeks.  I think it tracks great.  For me, the anti-skate is easy also.  VTF on the ... 
What's the best 6NS7 tube you have tried in your Atma-Sphere MP-3 preamp?
Not in pre, but my amp. Been using a 6F8G for a month now and like it. About the same as the Ken Rad but tightened up the bass.  
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!