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Help me decide on first turntable purchase
Audio-Technica LP-7Built in Phono MM+MC+ Facility for externalStylus upgrade possible without having to buy new cartridge 
Where do you buy your CDs these days?
WOW HD No Postage chargesCD JAPANSACD,MQA and high quality cds 
Seeking advice on Speakers that create an intimate 2 channel listening experience
Anthony Gallo 5LS and Gallo Subs X 2Oldies but goodies.  
Seeking advice on Speakers that create an intimate 2 channel listening experience
Try to find Anthony Gallo 5LSAnd two Gallo Subs. Won't bang on about these but worth a listen if you can find a mint pair.  
What are the sexiest components ever made?
Anthony Gallo Nucleus Reference 5LSStunning piece of metal work.Only Pair that may have made it to Australia. 
Need speaker cable
Long shot but try Robertson Audio Cables from Australia.You can't go wrong. GREAT CABLES LITTLE BUCKS.robertsonaudiocables.com.auTony OsickaFrom Oz 
New TT for ~$1500
Audio-Technica  LP7You can't go wrong with all its features.Great Phono built in + out if you have a better phonoGreat Cartridge.Do a search for its other specs.Don't now about pricing in your part of the world. 
Another streaming newbie
COCKTAIL AUDIO X-45 MAYBE KNOWN AS NOVATRONAll you'd need to future proof. 
Driving Gallo Reference 5LS
Hi DougNot Muddy with subs off.Tony 
Driving Gallo Reference 5LS
Hi DougBiampingThe Musical Fidelitys are dual mono and yes one for mids and tops.The other for bottom end.The Schitt Fraya goes to the Musical Fidelitys which leaves two pre outs for the two gallo subs.I also have a Gallo SA but not in the system ... 
How important is a preamp for purely digital sources?
SCHITT FRAYA3 PRES IN ONEPASSIVE AND TWO TUBE CAN'T GO WRONG.  
Driving Gallo Reference 5LS
Hi dgh25Would you have the owners manual for the gallo 5ls.If you do can I have a copy?Tony. 
Driving Gallo Reference 5LS
Spending big dollars isn't always the path to get awesome sound.I've decommissioned all my dacs and have gone to a Coctail Audio X-45 which you could use as a preamp ( I don't because the the Fraya is 3 pre amps in one.  Passive and two tube) The ... 
Driving Gallo Reference 5LS
Hi dgh25I use a Schitt Fraya via two Musical Fidelity X-P 200 power amps.Lucky to also have two Gallo Tr3 subs running directly out of the pre.For the money the Schitt Fraya is a no brainer.