yogiboy

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I want to move from Rega Planar 6 help me to pick a new turntable
I told ya, at that price you can’t beat that Technics. Set it forget it and enjoy it!  
Burning in question
You don’t need a load on solid state amps!  
I want to move from Rega Planar 6 help me to pick a new turntable
I doubt that you would go wrong with the Technics SL-1200 GR. My friend has that table in black (SL-1210 GR). The arm is decent and it has all the adjustments that you would ever need!  
Tone arm plug in RCA cable?
Get a DIN to RCA and forget about the Sumiko box! https://www.bluejeanscable.com/store/audio/index.htm  
Montreal Audio Show - anyone hear the FR30’s?
I give up! What is a FR30?  
When a speaker does not sound right, how do you know which part is wrong?
Swap each driver one at a time to the working speaker. That will verify which driver is the culprit. If the drivers are good then you will know that it is the xover!  
Anti-skate problem with Rega RB303 tonearm
Here ya go! If  this doesn't work there is something wrong with the tonearm anti-skate mechanism!    
Interesting comment on Bose Speakers.....
The only thing that matters is that you like those speakers. Not what others think about them. BTW, I have never listened to a Bose!    
Are Harbeth the only warm and euphonic speakers in town ?
If you want a warm sounding bookshelf speaker the Spendor A1 or 4/5 should fit the bill. The Harbeth P3ESR is a tad brighter ( metal tweeter ). I have owned all of them. I like a brighter speaker and the Harbeths are the ones that I prefer. It’s a... 
Spendor A7 in a 9X11 Room?
In your system profile you have them in a 10x10 size room. Not much of a difference!  
SS preamp suggestion with built-in phono section
Here ya go!   https://www.hifichoice.com/content/belles-aria    
Pass Labs INT-25 or equivalent in another brand
Sugden Audio is a true class A amp. https://www.sugdenaudio.com/a21-series    
The best phono cartridge alignment tool
Here ya go! And the price is right! https://www.amazon.com/Axiom-Turntable-Cartridge-Alignment-Protractor/dp/B09LJ1GL3Z    
Sad to say I need a new amp…
@larry5729 This is why some prefer tubes. There is not anymore maintenance on a tube amp and a solid state amp. Tubes last a lot longer than you might think!! Could an Old-School Tube Amp Make the Music You Love Sound Better?    
Russian tube supply issues
Here ya go!