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The best way to start adding A=analog to my system
We all have different ears, but to mine the vinyl sound is unique but not nearly as convenient as digital. You might consider a rega planar 6 with the Ania cart and rega phono stage. I have owned that in the past and while you can certainly do bet... 
Solid State Phono Stages
I have the simaudio 610 with the clear audio performance dc and I'm really happy with it- very quiet, plenty of detail and great mids. I assume the 810 is similar except better. Either would be a good choice.   
Audiogon resolutions for 2022 - #1 less exaggeration when it comes to system changes
Agree on the political bloviating. Not the place for it. Just because people may think you're a jackass, there's no reason to remove all doubt.    otherwise, I appreciate the discussion and learn a lot about the topics from people who know more t... 
Share albums where EVERY SINGLE song is good
Frank. the wee small hours muddy Waters.  Folk Singer Sam Cooke.  Night beat  John Prine. The Tree of Forgiveness   
Analog upgrade
Thank you for the sound advice.  
Analog upgrade
Thanks. I could do that.   
Upgrade to dcs bartok.
You are right-meant S5.  Sorry  
Analog upgrade
No and frankly the options are limited by supply chain issues even within the lines he carries. I'm interested in the Sota-great reviews-but no nearby dealer and I'd be afraid to try to set it up on my own. I'm an old guy who thought 8 trac tapes ... 
Analog upgrade
Thanks for the replies. Very helpful. I've heard the Clearaudios at my dealer but obviously not with the same system has mine. I know there are many good options-maybe better-but I'm loyal to my dealer and will stay with him if its close. He was ... 
Magico A5 or Sonus faber SERAFINO TRADITION or Harbeth 40.3 XD
I have the SF Serafino and have been very happy with them. I actually auditioned them and the A5 at my dealer with both matched to a Macintosh amp. I went with the SF because I thought they had a more natural sound and we're not as finicky regardi... 
Looking for speaker advice-$10-20k
I'm in central Kentucky. Had a chance to listen to Magico A3, Sonus Faber Nova 3 and Serafino and Paradigm Persona 5. Loved them all, probably eliminated Magico only because they didn't seem great off-axis-pretty finicky. Also could get a great de... 
Looking for speaker advice-$10-20k
I always find that hard to answer because I'm not sure the usual terms are all that meaningful. I'm looking for clarity, detail, maybe a very slight touch of warmth. My music is not bass heavy, so not looking for overwhelming bass. More toward cle...