cwory

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Speaker recommendations :-)
Take a look and listen at Fleetwoods, they are a little off the beaten path but sound fantastic.  I listen to the same type of music and absolutely love the sound of the horns coming from these speakers. They fill the room with sound similar to th... 
Phono Preamplifier Redux .. Damn This is Getting Expensive
Consider looking at the Zesto Audio line of phono preamps. It is a smaller brand but consistently get great reviews. They are tube based amps that perform well above their price point and can be found within your price range.   
Help in deciding which tube preamp to replace my old SFL-2
You might also consider a Zesto Leto Ultra II. They sound amazing and there are a few of them out there for sale below your budget. Here is a link to one of the many positive reviews.  https://www.zestoaudio.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/STR... 
Where do you buy your vinyl?
+1 for Luke’s records. He does an excellent job cleaning and grading everything he sells.  He is very prompt with communication and shipping. As a bonus, if you are in the US you get the benefit of the exchange rate with Canada.  https://lukesr... 
Not in love with my system yet. Help!
I have a pair of Rel subs and they sound fantastic. I would recommend that you reach out to Rel customer support and have them walk you through how to connect them to get what you want out of them. I found their customer support folks to be very h... 
Record Cleaning Machines
Check out Kirmuss Audio Ultrasonic cleaner. I have been using it for a couple years with excellent results. Priced <$1000https://kirmussaudio.com/ 
Need speaker cable
Another vote for Anti-cables. Did a series of A/B comparisons versus similarly priced Kimber Cable and more expensive Audioquest with some Audiophile friends and we unanimously chose the Anti-cables.  
Jazz for someone who doesn't like jazz.
I was asking a similar question as you about 3 years ago. I started with Miles Davis - Kind of Blue, like many have recommended, it is very easy to listen to and has broad appeal. I dug in and tried to learn about the artists and the history of ja...