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suggestions on MM to MC upgrade
Audio Technica AT33PTGA REALLY good MC cart with heathy output - .5mVCan buy from EBay for under $400 delivered. 
PS Audio III Cullen Modified or Wavelength Proton
I had a PS Audio Cullen top-end modded DAC here about 2 years ago and was UNDERWHELMED with its sonics. 
the oppo 83 special edition as a transport
Yep, I read many very favorable reviews/comments on PS's DAC 1 and bought one with the full blown Cullen mod a couple of years ago. Underwhelmed is what I was. 
oopo bdp-83 se, which mod is best sor stereo
Check this out:http://tweakaudio.com/EVS-2/83SEversus_83.html 
Choosing a new turntable
What's your take on the WT Amadeus? 
Decent moderate priced speaker for large room
I heartily second the PSB Stratus Goldi - prices on the used market hover around $1100. 
What's With Pallas And Warped LP's??
I recently bought the Nonesuch issues of Allen Toussaint and Pat Metheny. The pressing are virtually perfect - quiet and flat - and the prices are great. No complaints here. 
tuner better than turntable ? thread.
Is this a joke?maybe just wishful thinking,or maybe a full blown delusion. 
Getting The Most Out Of My Scout
Instead of investing all of those bucks in upgrading the Scout (aka: "Doing the VPI tango) you may want to consider buying another and better TT. 
New favorite VINYL Album?
"The Bright Mississippi": Alan ToussaintBeautiful album in every way.Like it more every time I play it. :-} 
Has anyone heard the new OPPO BDP-83SE
"I'm not saying that's a fact, just wondering out loud why only early customers are entitled and not everyone with the early model."No way. Oppo is making the upgrade available - and at a discount - to those of us who bought before 11/9/09 because... 
Vinyl reissues
A reissue that sounds as good or better than an original pressing, in my considerable experience, is quite rare. 
Who asked for this?
I just did an "A-B" of the Classic 45RPM edition of "Satchmo Plays King Oliver" with my 1960 Murry Hill reissue box set containing the same album. The Classic Records is shadow of the sound on this old thing I bought for $5 (for 3LPs) at a garage ... 
record cleaning findings/puzzle
DO NOT use the steamer while the cleaning fluid is still on the record. Use it as a first step and as a rinse. I've been steaming my LPs for 2 years and the results are truly excellent. 
6L6 tube recommendations requested
Shuguang/Valve Art KT66 are the best sounding 6L6 replacements I've found/heard - and not terribly expensive.