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Ceramic insulator cone under phono stage shocker!
What most of you are saying about orienting the cone tips so they point away from the source makes logical sense to drain the energy...but for whatever reason in my setup they sound better pointing up.  However my arrangement is a little different... 
Saxaphone vs. Trumpet...Which do you prefer?
One trumpet player who never seems to have received enough attention for his gorgeous tone was Thad Jones. 
Saxaphone vs. Trumpet...Which do you prefer?
What’s a better color, blue or red?  
Tube integrated
I agree on the VAC which is probably better but you could also consider the Octave V80SE 
Which power cords help ameliorate digital glare/grain/digititus?
I believe that's the idea behind this Shunyata model - I haven't tried it however but I'm sure someone in this forum has.https://www.musicdirect.com/cables/shunyata-zitron-alpha-digital-power-cable  
Is integrated the future for 2 channel audiophiles?
Also it's pretty tough to isolate components in a single box. I'm currently using a tube amp with a tube line stage and tube phono stage.  What happens if and when I decide I want to try a SS amp with tube line stage?  The flexibility ability and ... 
Is integrated the future for 2 channel audiophiles?
Unless I have a special situation that calls for tight quarters, I have no interest in an integrated for a main system.  Way too restrictive and full of more sonic compromise than needed, assuming you have budget beyond an integrated.  I love the ... 
HiFi for musicians
The reality is that most professional musicians cannot afford expensive hifi gear so that isn't even on their radar.  My brother falls into this category....he appreciates it but it isn't in the cards financially. 
Owner Review - Cardas Clear and Cardas Clear Light Speaker Cables
Yes, thanks for taking the time to provide your impressions.  I use all Clear Light ICs, except between my SUT and phono stage (where I use AQ Colorados for extra shielding/active DBS).  I've thought about looking for Clear Light speaker cables on... 
Need Integrated Amp with Moving Coil Input
@br3098  I use several cartridges so have more than one SUT That's why I bought the Zesto Allasso SUT.  It's so flexible that I cant imagine ever having to buy another.  It should be able to accomodate whatever cart I ever contemplate in the fut... 
Supratek
Deal of the Century?  - well the title appeared to have the requisite amount of hyperbole to be a popular thread 
Need Integrated Amp with Moving Coil Input
It may be helpful if you shared your TT/cart as well so folks can get idea of what direction your analog has taken you.   
Turntable feedback
You mean my system would sound better if I'm not constantly whacking the rack with a hammer?  This may be the least expensive tweak ever. 
Turntable feedback
what cart are you using?  Back when I had a P3 I found that some of the higher output MMs created a lot of feedback. 
Interconnect Directionality
@erik_squires +1 on shielding.  That's the only thing that I'm certain I can hear are shielding differences, especially in my system with large toroidal transformers.