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Which to upgrade first: Turntable or Phono Preamp
Hi @truex14.   Thanks for reminding me to come back to this post.   I've been meaning to do it, but was being lazy.   Anyway,  I've decided to go with upgrading the phono stage first.  I have auditioned 3 phono stages, and let me share my experien... 
What is your favorite album cover?
Houses of the Holy - Led ZeppelinYellow Submarine - The BeatlesDuke - GenesisYear of the Cat - Al StewartDraw the Line - AerosmithBoston - BostonWho’s Next - The Who 
Favorite Guitar Solo
Hey @roxy54 the name of the song is literally "I was only Joking".   Sorry about the confusion.  :-) 
Favorite Guitar Solo
I love many David Gilmour's solos.   Since it has been suggested many times already in this post.  I'm going to go with the guitar solo in one of my favorite Rod Stewart's songs:I was only Joking.According to wikipedia,  it was played by an Englis... 
What Is The Most Romantic Song That You Have Ever Listen To?
"Your Song" is a great song by Elton John.  There is another romantic one in his debut album that I like very much:I Need You to Turn To 
What Is The Most Romantic Song That You Have Ever Listen To?
A few more that I can think of:How deep is your love - Bee GeesWords - Bee GeesTo love somebody - Bee GeesYou're my home - Billy JoelAnnie's song - John DenverMy eyes adored you - Frankie Valli 
What Is The Most Romantic Song That You Have Ever Listen To?
Something - The Beatles My Love - Paul McCartneyMaybe I’m amazed - Paul McCartneyYou’re in my heart - Rod StewartBeautiful View - Ron SexsmithI’ll never find another you - The SeekersToo beautiful to last - Engelberg HumperdinckTime in a bottle - ... 
Question for Mofi Ultradeck owners
Thanks.  Actually Mofi Support had gotten back to me and let me know that the height of the Ultradeck is 6 inches tall with the dust cover.  So it will work for me.I'm also considering Rega P6 or P8, EAT C Major, and maybe Clearaudio Concept.   Fe... 
Which Phono Preamp?
Hey @jjgasp Congrats on getting the Herron.   I too had just gotten mine less than a week ago.    I had put up a post a little over a month ago asking for suggestions: https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/which-to-upgrade-first-turntable-or-phon... 
How loud are you typically listening?
65 to 75 dB is considered normal to high level for me.  I do find myself listening more often now at mid 50's dB.I have tinnitus for about 15 years.   It stays constant most of time, but it does flare up from time to time.   It was very scary in t... 
For all you Vinyl lovers!
On his website, he really endorses the Analysis Plus cables.  Have anyone tried those cables?  Are they any good? 
Audio Companies with Integrity??
REL Acoustics.   They have always been very prompt with their email support questions.  I once emailed the company for some advice on subwoofer placement, and John Hunter himself replied back.I know there are quite a few here suggested McIntosh.  ... 
Audio Companies with Integrity??
Hey switzer145,  try Stereo Exchange at Union Square.  They have been around for quite a while.  They used to have a store in the Village, but had moved to Union Square since.   They no longer have a store front on the street level.  They are loca... 
Is your system amazing and you just dont see it?
For many years,  I enjoyed my system very much.  I kept my components for years, and hardly ever change them.  Most of the time, I'd keep them until they break before buying new ones.This all changed, however, after I upgraded my speakers last yea... 
Which to upgrade first: Turntable or Phono Preamp
Thanks @avanti1960 .  There are quite a few recommendation of the Technics turntable.   I love the detachable head shell and speed control.   The first turntable I ever got in the late 70's was a Pioneer with similar design: direct drive, detachab...