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I'm here for the enthusiasts, not the snobbery
erik_squiresAgreed. About the tone some of this. On the internet it’s everywhere.  
Should people with no turntable or reel to reel be considered audiophiles?
glupson Indeed the Tesla 3 isn’t included with a great sound system....the S & X are better but not up there. But what cars! looscannonThe S and X have air suspension and I’ll sit in them for you, Out here in California they are everywhere. 
Should people with no turntable or reel to reel be considered audiophiles?
All this bunk makes me want to get a Tesla; Stuttgart ‘s great cluggers aside.  Boasting about my ride doesn’t make me a man.  Decrying only those with a turntable are audiophiles is elitist clap trap.  I’m listening to Dylan’s new Sprechgesang “R... 
Best tube preamplifier for under $15k
https://www.stereophile.com/content/recommended-components-2020-edition-preamplifiersAll under 15KAyre Acoustics KX-5 TwentyPass Laboratories XP-22PrimaLuna EVO 400 TubesPS Audio BHK Signature Preamplifier 
Vinyl / High qual analog tape / High-res digital -- One of these is not like the other
A far more civil discussion than most. It can happen. I’d be curious to know the age and sex of most posters. I suspect most here are males over fifty or sixty. I’m over sixty. As you might have guessed: I‘d bet the hearing of many here is limited... 
Sub $1k Power Conditioners? Any Assistance Appreciated...
+1 on AQ 1200.+101 on whole house surge protection. Don't leave home without it. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Eddie Harris ~ Eddie Harris QuartetLes McCann & Eddie Harris ~ Swiss Movement Like Dylan and Joni, Eddie Harris kept evolving with the times.  
Should people with no turntable or reel to reel be considered audiophiles?
Having just read this meandering thread this comes to mind.Murphy’s Lesser-Known Dictums:Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.He who laughs last, thinks slowest.Those who live by the swor... 
Should people with no turntable or reel to reel be considered audiophiles?
sokogear writes “Vermonster - a reputable $500 TT playing a good pressing will provide deeper, warmer sound than any digital”Piffle. I say again (Know) both can be great or so so. A great Flak file into a DAC and into tubes or Ss and with your bac... 
Should people with no turntable or reel to reel be considered audiophiles?
To me that’s a nasty question. For less than the cost of a high end vinyl set up one can get stellar streaming (with DAC). A blind listening test would supervise you. If the question was posted sincerely then ok if not then grrrr.  
Affordable US Made Tube Pre/Power or Integrated Options
PrimaLuma Integrated or HP integrated, Manley Stingray, Rouge Audio used will fit your budget. PL has a great remote. 
Tube versus SS
@mikelavigne Thanks for you answer. If I read you right, then it matters getting the big dawg Equi=tech as it does a better job than say a Niagara 7000? The Equi=tech is/does the same thing as a 7000 only a lot more of it?If only Garth Powell woul... 
Tube versus SS
Does it matter where the power get cleaned as long as it get's cleaned?@mikelavigne https://www.equitech.com/products/wall/wall.html  is very cool "cleaning" the power in the room but would't an AudioQuest Niagara 3000/5000/7000, Son of Q or any h... 
Cool it!
I use a single Cooler Guys fan 10” above PrimaLuma HP with KT120s. Can’t here it even when close. Had another kind but it made some noise.  
I can prove your room is bad
@erik_squires The room is essential gear.Marriage prevents me from adding panels and I image they would add quite a shine. When the curtains are closed the sound is much better.