aklackner

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Help with first cable upgrade.
Similar to others I’ve never been a huge believer in exotic cables but…TLDR:The takeaway - There maybe marginal returns or heavy preferences for certain effects cables drive but it’s going to be difficult to improve on generally well made cables. ... 
Another franken table story
@lewm Yes, I verified the platter with a magnet since this was pretty surprising to discover. For further reading there’s references in multiple forums to some Music Hall tables coming with ferrous platters and similar discoveries with MC carts. m... 
Building my 'first' system - Advice on Phono preamp please
@6yo my son could competently handle an AT-OC9ML/mkII, it’s a great performer.  He’s 7 but I’m not ready to let him on the TT anymore since I loaded an AT-ART9xa. ;)If you do try an MC make sure your platter is non-ferrous, some low end allow plat... 
Building my 'first' system - Advice on Phono preamp please
Maybe check out the Cambridge Audio Duo. You already have a Head amp but the Duo is very quiet and capable at a pretty incredible price for the performance. I’ve also run a TTL labs ph-01 at a point as well but the Cambridge unit will take you fur...