g9taylor

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PS Audio Direct Stream DAC w/Roon Nucleus + vs. Auralic Vega G1
I can't comment on the Auralic you are considering or the Mytek you own, but I have the Directstream DAC/Roon Nucleus combination and am very pleased.  I've owned the DSD for more than two years so I have updated the software a couple of times and... 
Reference 3a Decapo Anniversary
I don't know the specific speakers you are listening to but in the 1990's I owned a pair of Reference 3A speakers.  Master Control MMC if I remember correctly.  Marvelous speakers, they sat on Sound Anchor stands.  I traded a pair of Acoustat Spec... 
Record Cleaning Machines
The Degritter, described in the post right above yours. 
Record Cleaning Machines
The advice to experience these machines before you decide is very sound.  If you know anyone who owns or sells a cleaning machine, try it out.  Clean a record with it.  As stated, online videos show the machine in action.I wanted to offer another ... 
Phono Cartridge for $1,000.
Ortofon Quintet Black is a great MC for $1000. 
Best bookshelf loudspeakers under 10,000 for the pair
One more vote for the Joseph Audio Pulsars.  I have very similar electronics, at least on the digital side.  Direct Stream DAC into PrimaLuna DiaLogue Premium pre and then Dialogue Premium HP amp.  Great combination. 
Most musical stand mount loudspeakers
I have Joseph Audio Pulsars and I love them.  I've paired them with REL T7i subs and they sound wonderful.  Tonally beautiful. Huge and precise soundstage.  Quite dynamic for their size.I listen to a lot of Jazz, acoustic singer songwriter and roc... 
Ellis Marsalis dead from corona virus
Rest in Peace. 
~$6K mini-monitor recommendations?
Big +1 for the P3ESR, really nice near-field speaker.