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Preamp choices:Short list
The Coda 07X would be a fine option. I have also heard the Ps Audio BHK. Quite nice indeed. If on a budget, the Schiit Freya+ is very tough to beat indeed. It is flexible, versatile and affordable.  
Increasing bass on floor standing speakers
If the aforementioned suggestions do not yield the results needed, add a subwoofer. I recently ran into a similar issue. Found a little subwoofer at the thrift store and added it. Big improvement. Found a bigger better subwoofer on c.l. for a song... 
Is Not Responding To An Offer Just Plain Rude?
“Is Not Responding To An Offer Just Plain Rude?”Meh. People are strange..... 
DAC's Made in the USA
Benchmark,Bel Canto,Schiit,one of these 3 should have a unit worth considering. If not. Van Alstine is another option.  
How old are you?
45. Started gearing up in my mid 20’s. This hobby is a lifelong pursuit.  
Most hyped turntable, tonearm, and cartridge?
chakster. That Nakamichi is something else. WOW! 
The Great Cartridge Shootout
Great story. Thank you for sharing.  
K&K Phono Preamp questions.
slaw. Dually noted on the updated tube type. Thank you for the input.  
K&K Phono Preamp questions.
palasr Thanks for the feedback. The Russian Tubes have been entered into the notepad for future reference. Looking at the photos of other K&K phono stages, it appears the design changed to a single circuit board rather than multiple boards. Th... 
K&K Phono Preamp questions.
Gotcha. Thank you for the feedback. This K&K is a difference maker. As soon as the unit was fired up, it was a wow moment. Any tube recommendations from current or past owners? No idea what tubes are in this unit. They sound quite good, to the... 
K&K Phono Preamp questions.
Thanks for the feedback. I'm not sure which exact unit this is. It's got the 2 cork knobs on the front. It's very similar to this unit. https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649436923-kampk-se-phono-preamp/Thanks again for the help. 
Negotiate good price
Love this guy..... lol 
Negotiate good price
tomic601." my sister, maybe third or fourth best audio salesperson all of Kazakhstan says a tweeter in the hand is worth four in the bush."Good stuff.  
Can anyone recommend an FM Receiver that would play into a relatively high end system?
Xdrguy rebuilds the Sony Xdr-f1hd AM/FM HD radio tuners. They are unbelievably good tuners. 
Monoblock Aegirs
Taken from the Schiit mouth directly."Bridging is the process of using the output of one side of the amp to drive the inverting input (feedback point) of the other side of the amp, in a typical Lin-topology amp. This is technically "in series" and...