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Analog vs. digital
It feel it depends on the source material. I have vinyl that will make the hair stand up on your neck. I also have digital files that will do the same. I also have both digital and vinyl that sound like crap! When you get your system tuned the way... 
Nordost Cable Listed in Order of Importance
I agree with the least important, speaker cable. I get the best bang from interconnects, them power cords, then digital. I also use nordost for my main connection, the 1 priority interconnects from pre to amp.   
McIntosh MX 130 as a 2 channe preamp tuner
This is truly a sleeper product as a stereo preamp! Although the av capabilities are obsolete, it has numerous inputs, a 7083 fm tuner, smooth quiet controls…a great sounding rock solid two channel preamp! What a bargain!  
My last audio purchase?
That says it all!  
cheapest cable upgrade ever
Sounds like audioquest dbs?  
Best turntable for the buck
Sounds like you’re doing great as it is. Rega definitely has great products. I have a VPI that I’ve also been thru the upgrade /modified process, and I’ve found it to be all that I want. Rock solid too..    
DAC diminishing returns
+1 @hilde45 couldn’t have said it better. Buy what sounds the best (to you) in your system.  
What is your record cleaning regimen?
I use my Audiodesk System Pro ultra sonic record cleaning machine, and it really works great. One cleaning is generally like restoring the vinyl to new. It’s pricey but amazing.  
FREE - THIEL CS 2_2 to a Good Home
Just a side note, selling speakers on line  is hard if you don’t have a local “market” for these things. They are heavy, large and difficult to ship. So if it’s not a local pickup then it’s very difficult to sell. Case in point, I’m trying to sell... 
Internet Radio on Audiophile Quality 2 Channel System
Radio Paradise streams MQA, other than that if I want to listen to FM I use a good old tuner.   
WTH TAS?!
Sorry I’m missing something here, about the shorting plugs? Maybe it’s early, so I apologize for that but I read it several times and I’m not sure what the shorting plugs have to do with the pre amp.    
What cause tweeters hiss ?
I don’t think it’s the tweeters.   
Should Audiogon forum dealers be held to a different standard?
Yes they should!  
Dynaudio - Made in China vs Denmark
I’d be upset with this too..  I think I’d swap them out for the made in Denmark pair.  Good luck!   
Line Array VS Traditional Box Speakers, Why not just get the line array ?
I don’t think all audiophiles search for the “live” presentation of music. I’m not sure that this is what this hobby is all about. While I can understand you seeking a particular presentation of music from your system, lives is not even close to w...