gemoody

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Small form factor, SS phono preamp recommendation.
Even though I have no personal experience with the product, I would recommend the Accuphase analog option board. A couple to choose from. They make one that is two slots wide, which could be cool if you have 2 arms or TTs...assuming you would not ... 
Great Small Room Speakers for $3-5k
If you were going with the Fyne in that price range, I would recommend the F1–5, or the F 700  
Best turntable under $4000
Thorens 1601 gets semi-auto  
Vinyl record cleaning
OP, sounds like she left the records and the stereo, what else do you want? FWIW, I was gifted a VPI record cleaning machine, does an amazing job, even on bargain bin vinyl. Carry-on, good sir.  
Capital AudioFest : Fyssion Speakers
Thank you for your reply, and interested to hear your thoughts on the speakers. I’m glad to learn that you feel like they’re worth another listen and perhaps a trial. As an FYI, I’m from Virginia as well, Blacksburg.  I would be excited and willi... 
Capital AudioFest : Fyssion Speakers
@badgerdms any chance you saw/heard the Fyssion speakers?  No worries if you did not.   
New TT vs Cartridge/isolation upgrade
+1 @elliottbnewcombjr, thanks  
New TT vs Cartridge/isolation upgrade
@elliottbnewcombjr I need to learn these cartridge/tonearm setup skills, and acquire the tools you speak of. Would you, or others, be able to point me to a resource, and perhaps suggest the tools I should consider and acquire. I’m able to afford g... 
Capital AudioFest : Fyssion Speakers
Bump, Bump, …from my above OP Hoping some folks at Capital Audio Fest can provide first-hand Impressions of these “hometown” speakers. Thanks in advance.  
Capital AudioFest : Fyssion Speakers
Thanks bache, I generally agree. After listening, a sub could be helpful, though a preference-driven choice. Mainly looking for 1st-hand feedback on these from Cap AudioFest. Your input is appreciated.  
Car songs
Silver Wheels by Bruce Cockburn  
Looking for good recordings of female vocals I have not yet tried...
Anne Richard’s + Stan Kenton Band    
Looking for good recordings of female vocals I have not yet tried...
Big Thief     
Transients hurting my ears on hifi solid state amps
You might look at Accuphase. Their x80 series of integrateds are very cool and tip-top quality. Said to be very smooth and rich on the sound. You can insert a DAC card, and a Phono Card, both of which are high-quality, given they are not standalon... 
Looking for good recordings of female vocals I have not yet tried...
Tedeschi Trucks Band : Midnight in Harlem :  Revelator album