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Old Amps that can still Kick Butt
Aleph 1.2CJ MF2550Bedini 150 
Vinyl...should I stay, or should I go?
Of you have over 500 records I’d say sort it out. If you’re not too invested in your collection then maybe move on. One thing to realize though is that streaming doesn’t pay artists. 
Boy, Oh Boy! Towshend!
Townshend Pods under my TT (thanks for the tip @millercarbon ) and the difference is quite noticeable. I have another TT with the AT-636 as feet and (even though that plinth is much less mass) I feel that TT picks up more vibration and occasional ... 
Arrangement of components on rack
Is the current configuration with longer interconnects the better approach?Nope, no need to change anything. I have my TT, phono stage, preamp and DAC in one rack with the TT sprung. Then 20' XLR into wall, under floor across to my amps and speake... 
Bin dug noisy records. Does it diminish your enjoyment?
Life has surface noise 
Herron VTPH-2A discontinued
@bdp24 Thanks for the tip! 
Herron VTPH-2A discontinued
I found a 2 last night (which is what I had before) but wondering what is the major difference between that and the 2A? Keith did say a while back that he could upgrade my 2 to a 2A but that was right before he stopped production so that's clearly... 
Herron VTPH-2A discontinued
Sold mine and regret it daily. Tried to buy another a few times but too late (again last night). On the hunt! 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
@dayglow Teena Marie! Nice! 💜 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Joe Gibbs & The Professionals  - African Dub Chapter 2 
Turntable mat journey
Funk Firm Achromat 
Your tube preamp and ss amp thread
I'm thinking about a tube pre to run with my Aleph monos. Currently building a little Korg Nutube B1 as a project with my kid, but would love any recommends for tube pre's that might synergize with Aleph 1.2 
Favorite Guitar Solo
Maggot Brain. 
Lack of Female Representation
Please don't encourage them into the hobby. My time listening to music is first the thorough enjoyment of the music and the very close second is not having to be in the room with my wife. My wife could not tell the difference between am radio and ... 
Lack of Female Representation
My wife has a different ear than I do, I have a different sense of rhythm than she does, she has a different affinity for lyrics, I have a different understanding of context. There are things we value in each other's taste and knowledge. None of t...