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The Science of Vinyl/Analog Setups
The Science of Cables’ thread has, unsurprisingly and perhaps somewhat sadly, taken on a life of its own. The topic of cables touches very sensitive nerves in this industry/hobby and it seems most have a strong opinion about it. My hope is that in... 
The Science of Vinyl/Analog Setups
"...rarely are things discussed like wow, rumble, resonance, compliance, etc. Why is this? Why aren’t vinyl/analog setups discussed in terms of physical measurements very often?"I disagree. These features and specifications are very often discusse... 
KT88 vs 6550 tubes
Forgive me but, that was unwise. You need to ALWAYS adjust bias in a fixed bias circuit if you change tubes, let alone tube types. 6550 and KT88s are NOT swappable without doing this.Did the KT88 plates that blew the fuse turn cherry red by any ch... 
Another "Help me choose my speakers" thread
With your budget you should be able to find something satisfying. Thinking about putting my Vandersteen 1cs up for sale again... 
Integrated under 1k (hopefully 500) for Wharfedale Dentons & Snell
I wouldn't say too much warmth at all; just right.Those Dentons arent really worth very much on the used market, better to keep them for a rainy day or a gift I would think. 
Integrated under 1k (hopefully 500) for Wharfedale Dentons & Snell
For my bedroom system, I power a pair of Denton 80th anniversary speakers with an NAD326BEE integrated and the combination works very well. Nicely balanced, warm sound. Recommended! 
What class of amplifier has the most high definition sound ?
Please define "high definition." I have no idea what is meant by "pure sound." 
Levels...
I use a ratshack digital meter from my listening position, and, though I am very familiar with how loud it is, there is some music that I occasionally check to ensure I don't exceed a self-imposed 80 dB average SPL limit. That's plenty loud for me... 
Audio Technica VM540ML v. N97xe Jico SAS
Given that most 1 meter phono ICs connecting the turntable to the phono preamo will be about 100 pf, added to the Mani’s, the total 200 pf will be the capacitance load. If you look, some cartridge manufacturers will specify the optimal capacitance... 
Beware of the cable claiming long burn in period.
This thread reminds me of the netflix movie entitled Behind The Curve about flat earthers and their reluctance to acknowledge the results of their own experiments designed to disprove that the earth is a sphere.One question I would like answered i... 
Vinyl***What If***
+2 for the Technics 1200GR and Nagaoka MP200; I have them and they make a great combination. 
How much power is too much power. how about 20,000 watts
Impossible. You cannot physically generate that much wattage from a 12V battery. Even 110 VAC has a physical limit of about 1500 W. Ain't marketing grand? 
Which Class D Amplifier? PS Audio, Ghent, Nord, Merrill or other???
Tweak1: get those anti-vibration blocks that were cited in the Stereophile review. I got a box of 48 of them for about $26 and they are great!!! I put three of them under all of my components.https://www.supplyhouse.com/DiversiTech-MP-2E-EVA-Anti-... 
Audio Technica VM540ML v. N97xe Jico SAS
Input capacitance of Schiit Mani is 100 pf. 
Favorite band or artist of all time?
+1 Elizabeth re: our dear ole Ludwig Van.