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What makes the biggest difference in sound quality?
I think @tubebuffer might also play Hockey, maybe i spelled puck..wrong…. We had Prime Rib and Ham last eve, no fowl…. Bit of Elk summer sausage on the appetizer tray paired well w Basil H. Rye. Carry on ! Jim I am a vegan trapped in a meat pu... 
Basis Audio Fans
i also don’t currently own a Basis TT, but i appreciate the work, inventive genius of AJ and importantly the sonics achieved by both his “ price point “ and cost no object designs. MC is a low sample size hyperbole opinion audiophile. No doubt he ... 
Experience with DS Audio Optical Cartridge Systems
@saburo bravo ! i didn’t know EMM builds the box. thanks for taking time to post. Jim  
''Óriginal parts'', ''identity '' and ''retip'' conundrum
after that, my admiration for Lyra grows..ever fond Merry Christmas all and to you @jcarr  !,,, Jim  
Audio Research Ref 10 vs 40th Anniversary preamp
@smodtactical Congrats !,,,,, enjoy in good health ;-) Merry Christmas   
Does a cartridge that has been in storage for an extended period need play time…
the wood body Grado in the right system can be magic :-).. especially the midrange   
If you have a CD Player, you need to do this periodically...
yes, imagine what tricks AND solid engineering Charlie at Ayre knew…..long ago…. RIP Jim  
Van Den Hul what is the best cart ?
well at least it’s not ALL garbage…hope springs eternal Mijo. i am an all or nothing robot  
Unfiltered Power Bars
@soix strongly agree ! ;-)   
Turntable upgrade recommendations: SME vs AMG vs Technics vs other
i struggle to reconcile frugal or worse with a pair of Beveridge in the basement… @lewm my kind of frugal Generation 1 reflex clamp is a screw actuated collet and light weight. I do find the lecture on “ winning “ laughable…… Best to all, hopin... 
"Transferred from original analogue master tapes"
i caught Sharon at a tobacco warehouse in Charleston, she ruled that place for hours….    
Whats on your turntable tonight?
yes James….people ask me what Prep school was like ? i always say “ like the movie Dead Poets Society but with girls and booze… i may have been sheltered Enjoy the Rogue :-) jim  
The Audiophile's Wife no longer putting it out?
Great news !!!!!!  
The Boss is the Bo$$
Spencer - Try Stones from the River ( movie version )  
Has anyone heard the new PS Audio Strata, Integrated Amp/DAC/streamer?
meanwhile..i have almost 4 happy years with my NAIM Atom….. not perfect but much much better than i expected…. Merry Christmas all ! Jim