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I took Frank Zappa’s advice
Zappa was a recording genius. You may or may not like his music but his recordings from 1974 on have some of the best sounds I ever heard.  
New TT : Balanced vs. Unbalanced Connection?
@davetheoilguy  That's even easier, saw it on their website, cool setup. Thanks for the info. However the combo of my Lyra Kleos and Stellar phono stage as stated earlier makes it very unlikely I will ever go that route. I like my system as is an... 
New TT : Balanced vs. Unbalanced Connection?
@lewm  I thank you for your detailed description of an unbalanced to balanced conversion for a tonearm. Something to keep in my files.  
New TT : Balanced vs. Unbalanced Connection?
I use balanced everywhere in my system except from TT to phono preamp since the VPI Classic 1 and PS Audio Stellar do not offer it. I do notice a bit higher gain with balanced connections so it would make sense that it may be helpful with extremel... 
Any issues with bundling power cables together?
I agree with isolating ethernet cables from all others, separating speaker cables from power cables and lastly interconnect cables from power cables as much as possible.   
DAC with i2S
Gustard x26 pro. Using I2s from jay's cdt2-mk3 and USB from Innuos ZENith mk3. Happy camper.  
Does a turntable mat make any difference?
I go naked on my VPI.  
Thank Heavens For The Internet World Used/ Pre-Owned High End Audio Market!!!!
👍 On a side note @jmalen123, MOS generator is from Washington state, not France. They are very big in Europe and issued some albums in France hence your confusion.  
Would you buy a pair of speakers by just looking at the measured freq. response?
Your personal ears and what sounds best to them will always be the only thing that matters in the end. If everybody had an identical set of ears and taste of what sounds good to them, measurements would be meaningful. Obviously that will never be ... 
Vinyl Records - Shipping, max/min temperatures
It has more to do with how they are packed. Uhaul has perfect size boxes for them. Pack vinyl upright and leaving zero gap but not overly tight.   
Review : Emerson ER-7001 Am/Fm radio. Return of the radio king!
I use the Sangea HDT-20HD FM HD tuner, very far from junk at under $200.  
What affects front to back depth in room/ system?
Can't help you there, but if you are ever around Austin, just let me know. My house of stereo may well meet your high standards. Good luck in your pursuit.  
What affects front to back depth in room/ system?
@veerossi  Most importantly, set speakers on the 15' wall, not the 20' one. Then place them at least 4' to 5' from front wall and 2' to 3' from sidewalls. Only then will you start getting the full 3D effect. By my experience anyway.   
He spent his life building a $1 million stereo. The real cost was unfathomable.
Insanity. I can truly identify with the son. No one deserves a dad like that. Mine was consumed with political power during my youth. Same end result. Only positive, I never indulge in politics. I bet his son will never give a crap about audioph... 
Ken Fritz article
There is so much wrong with this obsessive lifestyle of his, I wouldn't know where to start.