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Empire 698 Turntable Electronic Cueing problem
I do not know the empire’s, but the manual is available on Vinylengine. It discusses how to adjust the lift point. Maybe worth reading if you do not already have it. I see two connectors that you could try pulling out one or both and see if that d... 
Bluesound Node 2 vs. Node (2021)
I have no experience with the NEW Node. But I have read that it is a step forward or 2 from your Node2. I have a Node 2i and I upgraded it with a power board and external power supply that isolates the streamer from the power and it was a big step... 
Power Amp & Integrate Amp
Integrated amp can work if it has an HT bypass feature. This is needed since your Marantz needs to fully control the volume of the Atmos speakers. So a power amp would be a natural fit. Any decent 2 CH amp will work to drive them. You do not need ... 
Power Cables and Wall Sockets
+ 1 on a dedicated line AND Hubbell outlets. Everything matters.  
Weekly recap gone ?
Still waiting on it as well...  
Primaluna?
Also the Aric Audio Transcend Push-Pull amplifier is a wonderful amp.  You can swap tubes from EL34’s on up to KT150’s. Triode / ultra linear switching on the fly and variable feedback (from off to full) gives you several amps in one.  top grade t... 
Sound carpet
Assuming this is a new area rug and not wall to wall, I would find a piece of foam carpet pad at the big box stores. Have it cut to size just smaller than the new rug by  a few inches, and place it underneath. The extra padding could help.  And it... 
Best Phono You've Heard Under $2200
I have a Sutherland PhD. Brings out all the detail on the disc. Neutral with a nice wide soundstage. This was a big step up from previous stages.  I will be receiving a Don Sachs tube phono stage next week. I am looking forward to comparing the tw... 
PD-Creative
wlutke, which Sbooster did you get for the Node? 
Best new musical flooring for flooded basement
Similar situation here a couple years ago. Sorry to hear about the flood. I went with LVT wood look flooring and have a couple area rugs in key places. Sounds great. Ditched the spikes and went with de-coupling. Another improvement.Good luck! 
The Raven Has Landed
" We don't exactly sell tickets."My ticket comment was more tongue in cheek.Angel's Envy it is then! 
The Raven Has Landed
I will have to get my ticket early do I don't miss out on Chuxpona 22. Share some details on the fun when you can. 
Cable Goop Review George is going to freak!!
@ lpretiring  +1 on the Mad Scientist goop.  Works well in my system. 
Need help selecting a streamer for a beginner.
OP, you are making a good choice with the Node. Like your turntable and CD player, it is simple to use, unlike the vast tech setup options that come with streaming from a laptop. Find a way to hardline the Node to your modem. Then get a MHDT Orchi... 
New Bluesound Node – First Impressions
+1 on all the Node2i > MHDT Orchid posts. Then have Grannyring modify your Orchid - huge improvement - Then add an adapter with a NOS 7308 tube. Wow, rivals my analog rig. Not quite on par, but SO good and SO convenient.