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knollbrent

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Recommended phono stage to go with McIntosh
@jerrym121 that seems like a lot of work for me to tackle? Great idea though thanks! 
Recommended phono stage to go with McIntosh
Thanks @chachi112  for chiming in. I had heard the MP100 just wasnt going to great for the long run. I'll probably grab the Herron next month. I'm going to contact Herron first with my equipt list so they can advise. whether it's a good fit.  
Could you recommend a nice used USB DAC?
I used to have that Cd player years ago. The FMJ, full metal jacket. My sister bought it from me, I now use the Aloia for cd's. Scott Nixon usb tube dac new is what I'd recommend.  I’ve been using Nixon tube dacs for years and they’re very afforda... 
Is a GREAT turntable under $2000 possible???
@trelja  I do the love the Piegas. I was able to get them for a 1/3 of their new price. I don't want to imagine a day without them. They're special, legends no doubt. Adding another fatty mac, 800 watts each, will take them to the promise land. Th... 
Recommended phono stage to go with McIntosh
Excellent @hifiman5  I'm sure Supertramp sounds fantastic! Which album? I'm listening to Willie Nelson's " To all the Girls" and it sounds glorious from the dining room table. I'll look into the Luxman. Thanks  
Recommended phono stage to go with McIntosh
Copy that @riley804 . Great advice 
Recommended phono stage to go with McIntosh
Regarding the Herron. It's a tuber and my preamp is tubes. Too many tubes?  
Recommended phono stage to go with McIntosh
@riley804 I truly understand your point and agree. I love the system as is, BUT the Lehmann is the weakest link. I do enjoy the ride. I've clocked A LOT of hours of this system. I love the vinyl end so much. It's spinning every second I'm home. (B... 
Room treatments- Piega C10 Ltds
Loved em! Thanks @jf47t 
Is a GREAT turntable under $2000 possible???
Excellent @chakster  I appreciate you chiming in. There's nothing wrong with having a half dozen or even a baker's dozen lot of carts I gather. Change em out when you like. I'll look into these, thanks again. @orpheus10  maybe I misunderstood your... 
Phono Preamp Recommendations
I'm looking into the Sutherland and Herron as well @avanti1960  
Recommended phono stage to go with McIntosh
Parasound JC3+ is a highly recommended phono pre. I'll look into it @invictus005 
Room treatments- Piega C10 Ltds
I'm heading away for a few days and upon returning will contact GIK. Just a few treatments and I'm good to go! 
Is a GREAT turntable under $2000 possible???
@orpheus10  scroll up :) 
Static electricity pulled the rubber mat right off the Turntable!
@slaw  Great observation. I'll be taking care of room treatments soon.