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Does anyone know if Klyne is still in business?
I believe that Stan has retired from what I read recently.  
Dallas DFW speaker crossover repair gurus that you'd trust
@gsclark65    I thought I heard Frank stopped doing electronic repairs?   
Turntables
@secretguy  Wow, I guess you have never been exposed to a real quality TT if you honestly believe that nonsense.  
Isolation Springs Deal
I bought two sets, but they are still boxed. I will try them out soon under components.  
What is the best tonearm for a SOTA Nova turntable?
VPI can sound a little clinical, but I have used a Classic 3 Signature for awhile now. The older SOTA Sapphire/Star Sapphire were a bit more melodic.  I am thinking about possibly going to an Acoustic Signature model this time, but who knows. By t... 
What is the best tonearm for a SOTA Nova turntable?
I used an ET2 on a SOTA Star Sapphire until around 2009. Still one of my favorite analog rigs I ever owned or heard. Anyone that had an issue with the ET2, obviously did not have any experience using or setting one up. Over 10 trouble free years f... 
New In 2022
  This is a great award winning duo from UK.  They are also family members of mine!   
New In 2022
  New artist I found on Bandcamp that caught my ear.  Enjoyable singer/songwriter.      
Phono Stage Amp
Sounds like.the turntable/cartridge is your issue. Cary slp-05 is good preamp and the musical fidelity is good. Getting good analog sound takes really good turntable/tonearm/cartridge. I would guess either cartridge is misaligned or cartridge prob... 
Which pair of speakers changed your Hifi life?
It was early  pat of 1980 and the KEF105.2's. Still wished that I had kept them.  
Where do you buy your vinyl?
@jeffrph Thank you for the suggestion. Love that he play grades and includes the country of origin/version!  
New In 2022
Just found a new artist that I feel is worthy of a listen. Her name is Hannah Rarity, a Scottish folk singer that I found on Bandcamp.  Give her new digital release a listen.    
Warm Tube Amp(s) to Tame Hyper-Accurate Speakers?
I bought Splendor D7's based upon all the fabulous reviews a few years ago now, but have regretted it as soon as they arrived.  This D series is not my idea of a great English loudspeaker. The upper kids and lower treble range is sublime on perfec... 
I have had the ADD Powr Wizard in my system for a couple of weeks and I'm impressed
@bobby1945 Please tell us why anyone would care what Amir has to say about audio and music reproduction? I mean his bias is solely based on measurements. I have never heard a measurement in all my years in hifi. I chose music as my reference, but ... 
turntable light
https://www.amazon.com/Joly-Joy-Flexible-Gooseneck-Brightness/dp/B076LBYYFG I use this one. It has been great.