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fsonicsmith

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Suggestions for a good phono stage
I have not heard the Ray Samuels Nighthawk though I am a fan of his stuff. I do love my Simaudio LP5.3 with my VPI Classic and Benz Glider S LO. 
VPI Classic - Now you have one......
I do get a very slight pop too with turning table off. I do not think it warrants replacing the table, nor do I think VPI would/should. Such pops vary with each household and how your wiring is done and also varies with your choice of amp and prea... 
Back to analog ..was it a mistake???
There are huge variations in the sound of vinyl. Bigger than the differences with modern era (last ten years) digital. Are you sure you have a really good sounding piece of vinyl to audition your rig with? If not certain, borrow something from a f... 
Back to analog ..was it a mistake???
There's an element of truth and fear that I think almost all of us recognize in Missioncoonery's OP-that's why it has drawn the attention. As others have said already, getting a vinyl rig to the point that it consistenly sounds better than current... 
recommendations for TT + arm + cart, around $3.5k
To respond to Elizabeth, seems a shame to give up on the VPI Classic just because it is backordered. I would not think the lag time would exceed six weeks. Hope your Rega P5 meets all your needs. In my case, my dealer had one VPI Classic in stock ... 
VPI Classic - Now you have one......
I bought mine from Galen too. He rec'd the Benz Glider to go with it and as it seems that the Benz is on backorder, I am waiting. 
Speaker Recommendations for Soundstage and Imaging
"and not to use a sub is a HUGE mistake with any speaker, including the 1.6's".Aw, cmon. Maybe using Maggies without a sub is a mistake, but not using subs with "any speaker"? I don't know why I bother to comment about this. I am sure it is obviou...