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wturkey

Responses from wturkey

Stuff You Tried To Love
Schiit. Tried many of their products including, yet not limited to, Freya Freya +, Mani, Yaggy OG A2, Vidar and the Skoll. Not sure what it is but after a period of time, quite unbecoming to these ears.   
Handling Heavy Amps
Since lower back pain is already an issue, please avoid aggravating it further. Perhaps a local electrician could install it for you? It would be a little costly but your back will thank you…..  
Why do some amplifiers throw a bigger soundstage than others?
One amplifier be a pitcher. The other be an outfielder?  
Are there other people like me ? Amazed by their low cost system :)
“Are there other people like me ? Amazed by their low cost system :)” Indubitably  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Roger Miller - The Tunes that Launched the Roger Miller Career   Mono  
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Boston - Corporate America  
Records and CDs
@dekay    ”If I didn't have vinyl (and a slow reading thermometer) I wouldn't have anything to do.”   Nice  
Which turntable? Pro-Ject or VPI?
VPI. Although dated, the upgrade path is huge. Platters, Plinths, motors, feet, etc. Mine started as an HW-19 junior. 25 years later it now has the stainless/acrylic plinth, Superplatter, SME V arm, outer ring clamp, center clamp and herbies tende... 
Solid State Low powered Amplifiers
If your preamp has a low gain setting, it may broaden the amplifier options greatly.   
Mcintosh pre amp pricing
Congratulations on the purchase. I have been eyeing the McIntosh brand for quite some time. Please follow up with your impressions of the unit.   
Finally got a Luxman
Gotta love Audiogon.   O.P. Comments about integrated upgrade performance.    Trolls wanna argue about speaker upgrade kits….   🤔  
Your greatest high end audio purchase!!!
“Your greatest high end audio purchase!!!?”   Mine was low cost. It is the Audiogon forums…   Knowledge is power.   
New Phono Cart with Character Needed
The Grado Prestige Gold, in my experience, is a there there cartridge that may provide what you seek. The cash outlay is negligible and the company has been around for quite some time. Grado may not be as fashionable as a Soundsmith or a Hana yet ... 
Ripping CDs
It appears you are not set up to rip cds. Contract the job out to someone local to perform the task. Their fee may be as low as keeping copies of your music…  
Adcom pre amp versus Van Alstine
At the prices these units command, buy both and evaluate on your own time. Report back here with the winner. Everyone loves a shootout.