tko956

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Phono Stage: Cornet3 vs Eros 2 vs Parasound Hint6
If you want to DIY take a look at phonoclone.com.  The MM only VSPS killed the Schitt Mani 2 and Rega Fono MM.  I use the MM/MC Emerald with my own Rega based turntable with Origin Live arm and DL-103 w/ an elliptical stylus and it sounds great.  ... 
LIST ALL YHE SPEAKERS YOU HAVE OWNED THEN TILL NOW!
@loonytunz in my 20s I bought some "Turbo Thrusters" at a garage sale and used them in my garage for years.  Finally some mice got in and chewed everything up.  For $10 it was an easy throw away. good memories of hanging out in that garage with m... 
Balanced XLR vs RCA for phono stage
I've found that BAT gear sounds better using balanced connections myself.  Glad it worked out for you.  
Really Long XLR
This is what is used for ~30ft xlr cables https://douglasconnection.com/product/furez-fz162aa-analog-interconnect-cable-raw/  
What new gear have you just bought?
A pair of Liberty Audio B2B-100 amps that are new to me.  
Balanced/Differential tube preamplifier recommendation?
Have you considered a used BAT preamp.  I've been very happy with my VK-3IX, so much so I'm looking to move up the line.  And yes, it does have remote capability.  I bought mine used without a remote but found a Logitech Harmony works just fine.  
Recommendations for against the wall high efficiency speakers
I heard some AN speakers, not sure the model,  at THE Show a few weeks ago.  They were placed at the corners of the room and sounded great!  Top 5 of THE Show.  
Long XLR recommendations
@audphile1 Thanks for the info!  
Long XLR recommendations
Yes, Peter is definitely one of the good guys.  I've been lucky enough to hear the PBN line at his house and THE Show.  He's going to have his top of the line stuff at THE Show again next weekend.  It is really special stuff. I'll probably talk to... 
Long XLR recommendations
@audphile1 Thanks for the recommendations but that's a bit more than I would like to spend. @soix Thanks for the Audio Envy suggestion. I will probably reach out to them. The Liberty amps are the best I’ve had in my room. I moved from Hypex NC500... 
Long XLR recommendations
@erik_squires thanks for that, I forgot about the connex cable.  I'm not too fond of solid silver though.  For some reason, mogami never really floated my boat. @dill thanks for the BL-1 vote Has anybody used the NEI-3004?  
Audio people you've had contact with that proved to be good people.
Peter Noerbeck of PBN.  Great guy  
Kirmuss Cleaning System Discuss?
I used an old Nitty Gritty 1.0 for many years.  A few years back I picked up a cheap ultrasonic cleaner off Amazon and have since used the Nitty Gritty for drying.  Works great but of course YMMV.  
Speaker Cable Recommendations - Under 2k
@ps +1   Furez 12/4 or 14/4 are great cables.  Pair them with Furez pure copper spades or bananas and you've got something.