z32kerber

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Record Weights/Disc Stabilizers
I have both. I got a Wayne’s Audio periphery ring. It made a difference in sound. But another benefit of a center weight and ring is how they combine to flatten a record. Just make sure the beating on your TT is stout enough to handle the weight.  
Best Options For A Tubed Preamp - $2500 Or Less, Preferably Used To Maximize Value
I have the JJ 243 preamp and love it.  
What to do with a large collection
I too have some CDs I’d like to get rid of but I listen to CDs about as much as I listen to vinyl. I tried the streaming route but did not like it and sold my streamer and DAC. Of the 3 formats, streaming was the worst sounding with vinyl the best... 
Room acoustics basics
I used the book Master Handbook of Acoustics. Loads of great information.  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Esbjörn Svensson Trio  
Speaker Cable Recommendation
RAMM Audio OCC. Amazing cable at affordable prices.   
Need some help picking my first MC Cartridge
I started with the Hana SL and now have the ML. Love it.  
Questions on Dedicated 20 amp home wiring
I installed two 20 amp circuits. One for my Pass Labs XA 60.8 mono block amps and one for my pre amp, CD player, turntable, and other accessories. I used 10 gauge wire (not fun to pull and maybe overkill), audio grade receptacles and nothing speci... 
Turntable is the most expensive in the chain, do it make sense
It makes sense to me because it’s the best sounding part of my system.  
Can’t buy output tubes anywhere except from manufacturers at high prices.
You might try Eurotubes. www.eurotubes.com. I have bought many tube from them. Great people.  
Pass Labs XA30.8 vs XA60.8 moon blocks
The Chapman T7s are 4 ohm speakers with 90dB sensitivity   
Pass Labs XA30.8 vs XA60.8 moon blocks
@tomcy6 thank you for your response. I have Chapman T7 speakers which I recently had Stuart Chapman Jones rebuild/upgrade. They sound great on my XA30.8 amp. Imaging and sound stage are very good (depending on the recording of course).  
Suggestions for Phono Preamp
Gold Note. I have the PH-10 and PSU-10.   
I was happy with my system for 30 years; now I need a new amp...and more?
I was faced with the same thing with my 30 year old system. One thing lead to another and I ended up replacing everything except the speakers which I had rebuilt.   
Wayne's Audio Turntable Periphery Stabilizing Outer Ring
I second the super easy to use comment. Takes mere seconds.