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Retip for zyx
FWIW, I just received notice from Soundsmith that they have completed the work on my ZYX Universe and it is on its way back to me, sent in for a retip but Peter said the original cantilever would not allow for the pressing of a new stylus through ... 
This Schitt is totally refreshing in the world of high end audio!
They could take that show on the road, oh I guess they did. All Schitt aside, very interesting company and one I have bought into with the purchase of the Schitt Gumby dac which I use in my headphone set up and am very impressed with. 
could somebody help me out on the benefits of expensive phono and speaker cables?
I smell a rat. 
Turntable got absolutely crushed by CD
No. 
Wilson Audio Sophias to Sabrinas
Thanks for the input on my question guys, I have had my Sophia 1s for 8 years and do love them, bought a pair of the Sophia 2s 3 years ago for a good price and liked the 1s better so sold the 2s, the prices on the used market are coming down  for ... 
Happy Thanksgiving to all members , enjoy the holiday
Right back at ya. 
Drink of choice for serious listening?
That's easy, Tito's Black Russian. 
Quicksilver M60 vs Early Silver 88
Sounds like a question you should ask the manufacturer, he is very accessible and welcomes these type of injuries, he was certainly helpful in a similar decision I was in need of making. 
What is the first album you purchased, and do you still have it?
Hooker and Heat, yes I still have it and play it at least once a year. Had been buying just 45s prior, getting the radio hits as they came out and once I bought that album there was no looking back. By the way, I bought it as it was being released. 
Stereophile Magazine question.
$10.00 well spent. 
The Cartridge and Stylus makes a big difference.
Sorry, meant to say his issue is real. 
The Cartridge and Stylus makes a big difference.
@fsonicsmith , I don't know if the Grados are a good match for the VPI arm or not, never had one, but totally disagree that they (VPI arms)  are problematic to set up by an everyday audiophile to which I am one and the simplicity of the design is ... 
The Cartridge and Stylus makes a big difference.
@lewm , +1.  
How much better is direct BNC vs adapter
I used a bnc adapter for a digital set up from dac to transport and later bought the identical cable with the bnc connector installed by builder, as much as I wanted to hear a difference, I could not. I did have peace of mind on the matter and am ... 
What separate tube phono stage do you use ?
@lewn, I see you got the point I was making, it's not going anywhere.