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thecarpathian

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@aarongreenb , For a thousand bucks new, you get a lot! Sabre dac, mm phono, 80 watts, definitely a contender. I myself look for deals on higher end used, like @jl35 suggested. Quick sidetrack to @jl35 , was the Signature worth the upgrade?      
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Don't even get get me started on Kilimanjaro! What I meant, smart apple, is if you're in or in close proximity to a major city, service is probably much worse than in a laid back, less stress rural setting where time is not such a constraint. Ex... 
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My opinion is whatever amp you decide on, I’d at least double the watts, your Totems are on the lower side of efficiency at 88db, and I bet with more oomph your going to like them even more.  
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@tooblue , All in good fun, man!  
Linn LP12 turntable
What can break in any turntable that hasn’t been defenestrated by an angry owner?  Great word!  
WHY DO SOME AUDIOPHILES TRY TO TELL OTHERS WHAT THEY CAN OR CAN’T HEAR IN A SYSTEM?
If it's not, it should be!  
Replace tubes yearly?
@normb , Beautiful Shepherd!  
Replace tubes yearly?
Gotta keep in mind that how long a tube lasts and how long a tube sounds its best are two completely different things. Are there parameters you can test for this?  
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I imagine geography has a lot to do with the quality of service.  
MusicDirect,,
Gotta admit, it is more fun flipping through actual pages than scrolling on a screen.  
Would I be wasting my money to get a turntable?
You are gonna have a blast!  
WHY DO SOME AUDIOPHILES TRY TO TELL OTHERS WHAT THEY CAN OR CAN’T HEAR IN A SYSTEM?
I meant we all have the same biological parts, but we all hear differently. I just posted it in a ridiculous, long winded way!  
WHY DO SOME AUDIOPHILES TRY TO TELL OTHERS WHAT THEY CAN OR CAN’T HEAR IN A SYSTEM?
I hope not, tights give me a rash...  
Replace tubes yearly?
@rar1 +1. That's how I saw your posts.    
WHY DO SOME AUDIOPHILES TRY TO TELL OTHERS WHAT THEY CAN OR CAN’T HEAR IN A SYSTEM?
Hi, @stuartk , I agree, that's why my full sentence is ;  Something I’ve never seen mentioned is we all have the same basic equipment when it comes to hearing, but it ends there.