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Anyone know who repairs or rebuilds woofers?
I’d like to hear them! Very specific cone design/construction.Does OEM think the current larger woofer can work in that cabinet/crossover designed for original smaller woofer? If so, you would need to remove or protect the other drivers while a wo... 
Anyone enjoying ROKU for classical and jazz?
YesI use Pandora in the background while in my office, and find the 'Stations' feature, starting with my favorites, leads me to performers I would never discover. Then I research, find the LP that contains the content that brought them to fame ori... 
How many power supply devices do I need?
Unless you have a known problem from the power company, I would just think of Isolation from Equipment (refrig; sump pumps; washing machine, ac; whole house fan ...), and Overload/Spike Protection.I have two dedicated circuits: isolated ground fro... 
Do you use a Subwoofer when listening to stereo?
Having heard and loving the sound of B&W, always hearing that they do produce the amount of bass they say they do:there is no way I would add a sub to those speakersexceptIF I felt the PORT was a bit muddy,  then sending low bass to self-power... 
Advice on best mid priced MM cartridge choice for Rega P3 (2016)
Never heard you table/arm, just a thumbs up for Audio Technica Microline’s, I have prior model 440ML. AT’s 540ml price is shown $370. Amazon $250.https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-VM540ML-MicroLine-Turntable-Cartridge/dp/B01MEI1RPC People say ... 
Need Tubes
Brent Jesse has an excellent reputation, I certainly have had great experiences and saved money.https://www.audiotubes.com/I tried some Sylvania’s, didn’t like their sound. They had me break them in 60 hours (simply on, no source needed), listen, ... 
Favorite used tonearms under 1000 dollars
Glad u got your 7082. As described? 
Cartridge recommendation please...
chackster It's now your fault that I probably will buy one of these,however, the 3000 says 4.7mv signal, the 4000 says .7mv signal. file:///C:/Users/ellio/Downloads/ve_pickering_xsv_4000_en.pdf    Is that a typo? Makes me think of recent MC t... 
Cartridge recommendation please...
this is an excellent choice in your budgethttps://www.audio-technica.com/en-us/cartridges/type/moving-magnet/vm540mlmicroline stylus cost more but last much longer, around 500 hours.I am using the prior version vm440ml actively, and compare it to ... 
Cartridge recommendation please...
chacksterpickering's published specs say life 250-300 hours for their stereohedron stylus which is more in keeping with other specs, it is an 'advanced elliptical' in my opinion.conical: 150 hrs; elliptical 250 hrs; shibata/line contact 400hrs; SA... 
Favorite used tonearms under 1000 dollars
Compact arm sometimes needed.I’m squeezing a 3rd arm on my 2 arm plinth, and, it has to allow the dust cover to go on. pivot in the front left corner, arm backward, I had to find an arm with both short spindle to post, and short rear counterweight... 
Favorite used tonearms under 1000 dollars
I love the Acos Lustre GST 801 that I got with help herehttps://www.google.com/search?q=acos+lustre+gst+801&rlz=1C1SQJL_enUS881US881&sxsrf=ALeKk03vA...It's Precision Arm Post Lift, VTA on the fly, is superb, couldn't be easier or smoother. 
Tubes most likely to improve SQ?
yes, for better or worse.small tubes can make big differences, as well as the power tubes.buy from sources that allow you to return/refund/try another brand.I bought sylvania 6sl7's from Brent, high priced, great write up, however, I didn't like e... 
Combining 2 channel audio and home theatre
That is a very capable AVR, perhaps others are not looking it uphttps://usa.denon.com/en-us/shop/receivers/avrx3700h#divSubscribeAs for a dedicated amp(s), separates being better, come on, in a dedicated listening system, in a bigger space, bigger... 
Just added full LP playback
Welcome aboard!. Don’t give up, you will get it right, and be glad you did, it’s worth the work. 1st: your preamp. It comes from the factory setup for MM cartridges, it needs to be re-configured for your cartridge’s 0.5mv signal strength and it’s ...