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Whats on your turntable tonight?
Tom - u. da man, have big big fun. i did a 21 day there , someday tell ya the charter arms explorer floating rifle vs. Wolf story…..i called it a draw, not for the Moose… 
Listening to digital and analog
Just digital for the garage ? Guess I will put the Nakamichi and B and O on the auction block…. 
Digital Cables: Optical, Coax, BNC, or a simple RCA interconnect?
The NOS Nordost Siler Shadow can sometimes be found for <$150 and is a fantastic  sounding SPDIF spec cable.@buff a dealer on this site has them from time to time and is a great guy.no affiliate, just happy customer  
Next step in Turntable
Tundra - any number of great TT bases out there for the non suspended tables - I use HRS created by an engineer w ears but there are others for sure.how is your quest going ? Hopefully having fun. 
Above and beyond customer service from Audioquest
Enjoy :-)I have always been well treated by AQ. 
Tracking error or ??
Well you can always wear the Kleos out and go another route on the replacement…best of wishes for musical happiness  
Tracking error or ??
to the OP, while i have a Lyra on a Triplaner, i have heard some fantastic music come from systems using the WTL tables and arms, notably the Amadeus .Did your tweak solve the issue ? 
Returning to audiophilism after 20 years: a little guidance would be nice :-)
and finally, 2L has a free download bench where you can explore same music in various digital formats and resolution. A real run thru those w competent DAC will provide you with a critical ear , maybe an open mind…. 
Returning to audiophilism after 20 years: a little guidance would be nice :-)
as an aside, the digital reference should not be streaming nor in the rarest of cases a CD. It should be a bit perfect rip or resident file on an isolated audiophile grade server ( for example a NAIM Core a UK product ) w no moving parts. In many ... 
Returning to audiophilism after 20 years: a little guidance would be nice :-)
@whart as is the norm has a balanced more nuanced view of the world. EU builds some great gear in both analog and digital formats and probably leads in reference digital recordings , see 2L The Nordic sound for technical and musical artistry both.... 
Marty Stuart on Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers:
also, TP hosted a radio show called Buried Treasure on XM that i thought well expressed his love for other artists, rare vinyl, etc…  
Marty Stuart on Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers:
what a lovely thread this turned into….one thing about Tom is he had a way with what I call the relationship hook…Don't Do Me like that…Lots of great bands, Feat a fave of mine….EJ, speaking of top ten, what are they ? Bring them when you visit. “... 
Is $2,844 too much to pay for a fuse?
Tacoma w 230 k is not even broken in yet, expect better low end grunt and extension as the rings finally seat, notes may take on a blue tinge as valves find their own guides…no car payment:-) 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Joel - right on man ;-) enjoy the rideTrigger Hippy - s/tthe Joan thing……. 
First full review of the Verdant Blackthorns in Enjoy the Music
Excellent!!!!!