jwillox

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Considering moving to separates with a tube preamp-appreciate recommendations
The comments so far sound good.    I love the Denon DCD-A110 SACD player.   
What is your experience with the Spin Clean?
The Pro-Ject VCU-ALU is my current choice.  why? Because it does a good job in general.  I’m not a bin diver, so seldom need US cleaning.  When a recent purchase rated as NM, came as a poor condition record, the softer brushes were not adequate. ... 
Learned something new today and it isn't good.
My ripping software removes PE also. I have my Lumin set to remove also, if detected. does not seem like a big issue at this point. much of my really good stuff is DSD anyway. man’s playing a CD in my Marantz SACD30n is really good.  
New take on CD vs Vinyl vs CD
Zzzz  
Under my tower speakers -- Isoacoustics Gaia, other options?
Yes, spikes!   
Subwoofer boom is too much for me...
If it’s boomy, it’s not located properly, crossed over properly or set to the correct level.   
Best Basic CD Player (no SACD, USB, etc.)
@ Corelli… +1 on the Denon.  the upper end Denons sound really good, have excellent transpires and defent DACs    
A cartridge with more bite, please and thank you
+1 on the AT ART9XI mentions.    when I was shopping for my last upgrade, I missed the close-out deals on the ART9. Excellent and balanced sound.   
Liquid Stylus Cleaners
Ice never used this and don’t plan on it: https://www.analogplanet.com/content/time-put-away-onzow-zerodust  
Is there such a thing as a FOREVER DAC/streamer?
No such thing really.  however, some have firmware updates.  Take the Lumin (I have a D2)… since I purchased, there have been several updates.  it’s part of their DNA to continue the updates. For my non-vinyl purposes, this is possible my last str... 
Joni Mitchell remasters on the way
@dpop - +1 agreed.   
Joni Mitchell remasters on the way
I have these, often in multiple formats.  the early stuff is restored from older rape technology, and that is reflected in the n the vinyl.    some are Rhino, some are Reprise… in many cases they have limited the number of pressings.    the nex... 
Severe short term audio distortion when watching Netflix
Take a read here on PS Audio Hum Zero… do you have a cable modem? just a possible connection.  https://www.psaudio.com/products/humzero/    
Down sizing
Also look at the Parasound P6 or the JC2 BP - everything you are asking for in good price ranges. These are really will-designed kit at decent prices.  
Down sizing
Does the Tandberg not have a pre or mail out?   If so, pre-put>power In. Speakers on the power amp. All fixed.