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amaglioc

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Whats playing on your system today?
All R.E.M., especiallly “Reckoning” and “Life’s Rich Pageant.” 
What are you streaming tonight?
Springsteen’s Born to Run via Tidal 
SREAMING???
Technically speaking, Tidal’s $19.99 tier streams in *full* res, meaning CD quality, not hi-res, which is confusing because they market “high res” but they’re not talking about 24/96. They have some MQA, but that’s another rabbit hole entirely. A ... 
I hate biasing!
Dave Gordon is coming to Dallas for an event next week, a 160M demo. I plan to go and I’ll ask him about the impact of auto-bias on signal path. 
What direction is VPI headed?
As a recent and happy VPI Prime customer, I’m glad the company is adopting a coherent marketing approach. I’d like them to be around a long time. 
Audio Research SP20 vs LS25 and Whest Phono Pre
I'm approaching the start of my third year with an SP20 and enjoy it very much. Cartridge matching was a challenge with that 58dB fixed gain. I spoke with ARC directly and was told to stay above the .5mv level, which led me to the Ortofon Cadenza ... 
I need a new DAC! Advice/Recommendations?
Rega DAC-R has been in my system since November of 2015. It's the most budget-minded component I have, but it more than holds its own. There's plenty of detail to compensate for the slight euphonic coloration. I use the USB input after having comp... 
Upgraded to Proac D20R
I'm in awe of the ProAc ribbon tweeters. I have the D30Rs. A few days ago, I told a friend that the zils on Ringo's tambourine on "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" sounded like they were in the room. 
A Question For All You VPI Prime Owners
Ordered a custom slab from Boo Blocks to accommodate the dust cover I bought with the TT. (Standard one for Prime sold by SSD). I had tried multiple slab solutions always with similar size problems relative to the Prime itself or the cover.The fir... 
Speakers choices for AR REF-5/75s
Using ARC Ref-75se with ProAc Respnse D30Rs and it's a great combo. The ProAc is voiced for tubes and I've read that ARC is an amp-maker they use in-house. 
What is the future for Proac Speakers ?
Wow, thank you for the update, Mr. Tyler. I am at this very moment warming up an ARC Ref-75 to play my still baby (400-hours) ProAc D30Rs, which I love. Bought them from Audio Concepts in Dallas after listening to nearly every speaker in the city ... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
McCartney's "Tug of War" and Cohen's "Popular Problems." 
Made the call, VPI Prime
Thanks, all. I'm jazzed.oleschool, I believe it! I spend a lot of time staring at the audio rack thinking how I'll keep the furballs away from my table and cartridge. 
Made the call, VPI Prime
I heard several VPI decks with Soundsmith carts at John Fort in Dallas. A sweet pairing. Soundsmith is definitely on my list down the road. Thanks for the vote of confidence! I'm eager to get it spinning.I forgot to order a cover, I realized a mom... 
VPI 3D printed arm mod.
I am very close to pulling the trigger on a Prime/Ortofon or Lyra combo after 6 months of vacillating. Would it be smart to wait until VPI offers tonearms with the mod already completed? There's zero chance I'd attempt any major surgery on the arm...