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What’s wrong with Diana Krall?
Back to the original post, on PBS, something was clearly wrong. Either exhausted, I’ll, or ???   
Lyngdorf and Phono Stages
Once the room is completed, and the waf thing out of the way, I’d probably jump in ( but only after an audition somewhere) at the Encore level. At present, using Ref 3A Grand Veenas. Having heard high efficiency speakers, I think there is no going... 
Lyngdorf and Phono Stages
Walter,You have asked the questions that I also was ready to ask. I have the declutter bug and would like to not have seperate SS, tube amps, seperate DAC, cables etc. Also rebuilding my analog rig and am considering a HO MC or MI cartridge. Funny... 
Tekton Double Impacts
Could the slight change in “liveliness” be explained by the claimed 3 dB efficiency difference?  
More expensive DAC the answer?
mfdamon,maybe feed your integrated a descent analog source. Will quickly show you if you have a fork in the road.  
SME V tone arm advice
roberjerman, didnt want to think your advice was ignored. I had a price cap in mind and maybe in the future you’re $7500 recommendation might have been the deal of a short lifetime. Wanted to say thanks and will keep my eyes open. Regards.  
SME V tone arm advice
Thanks Folkfreak, the gyrodec is only in transit to me and already fascinated by the Pedersen mod. I haven’t spun vinyl since my Talisman Virtuoso DTI. Hopefully my growth will be slow and steady as I’m already out of comfort zone so to speak.  
SME V tone arm advice
Just pulled the trigger on a used GyroDec Mk V. Thanks to everyone for the perfect advice. Can’t wait!  
SME V tone arm advice
Thanks all,jperry, using a Prism Orpheus as my one and all pre/Dac. Decware and Sim amps , Grand Veenas complete my quiver. Soundsmith Aida MI  has my interest right now. Actually id like to simplify  and Lyngdorf may get my business as an all in ... 
SME V tone arm advice
Thank you all for your highly  regarded advice as it appears to be unanimous. I was on the fence but not anymore. Evidently some products withstand the test of time.