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SR Tuning Discs, Psychoacoustic Bias and Listening Fatigue
Audiophile know thyself… and it’s called ear brain… for a reason  
Recommendations for MM Phono ~ Tube or Solid State
the WBF search advice is good  
Any decent hifi shops around Columbus OH?
Sadly….Progressive is no more… proud alumnus   
The Shure V15 V with a Jico SAS/B stylus VS The Soundsmith Hyperion MR and Lyra Atlas SL
@mijostyn ya the physics of TRYING to fill holes is tough on amplifiers…   
The Shure V15 V with a Jico SAS/B stylus VS The Soundsmith Hyperion MR and Lyra Atlas SL
Yes of course music lovers are not always audiophiles…and same for converse. A nice jab that didn’t land with any tympanic solidity with me… Of course, i’ve heard at some length the larger Quad you mentioned… when they work… Displaced by Apogee Ca... 
Solid State Preamp to replace tube unit
@allenf1963 You are welcome. I strongly suggest either Brent Jesse  Brent Jesse Recording Supply or Andy Bowman at Vintage Tube Services. Both have fantastic knowledge, test equipment and in the case of Brent a 30 day warranty on nos tubes. He off... 
Solid State Preamp to replace tube unit
@allenf1963 both the MC225 and MC240 are legendary for long tube life. I have some of the original small signal telefunken that were shipped in my 1961 MC240.   
Holy Holostages!!
cue…crystal clear persuasion…..   
Holy Holostages!!
I’m mailing a 4 pack to Cuba, in a week the power system there will be the envy of Texas…. if that hasn’t happened…already  
The Shure V15 V with a Jico SAS/B stylus VS The Soundsmith Hyperion MR and Lyra Atlas SL
The real wisdom is “ everything has tradeoffs “…. but knowledge and acknowledgment  of that is rarely demonstrated by those preaching a singular one true path answer…..  imo the 63, of which i’ve sold ( new ) and rebuilt 4 ( several times over… t... 
Solid State Preamp to replace tube unit
get a Music Reference…. have it gone thru by a respected tech if needed, load it w RAM low noise tubes and ahhhhh. Modjeski famous for LONG tube life n sonics for a reason…. i sold a lot of CJ gear and owned a Premier 3….. so yea, i get the attrac... 
suggestions for new phono stage
@bkeske has tube rolled a Trumpet… perhaps he will weigh in. my understanding is he loves it…. but i NEVER recommend gear i haven’t heard…which imo should be standard practice……  
suggestions for new phono stage
Jfet isn’t going to hurt your quest for better image depth or specificity… i say this from my own direct long term ownership experience with several respectable phono from ARC, Herron, etc…most designers brands mentioned in this thread know how to... 
Holy Holostages!!
The guy who fawns over stuff before it has arrived ?   
Retirement System Finally Completed: Impression of the Mola Mola Tambaqui
No apology needed as i see it over the rim of my glass…. congratulations on the DAC. i’ve heard one at significant length in same system as my current DAC and could easily make the switch. Very nice bit of kit. Lot’s of retirement wisdom from @gh...