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The muddy waters of Analogue vs. digital today
Except for the odd "audiophile" reissue like 50, 60 70s blue note albums I only buy excellent or NM  2nd hand vinyl. Notably,  Neil Young still releases analogue LPs but as mentioned above, unless stated otherwise, modern vinyl releases are master... 
Anybody ever buy anything from dougbrady hifi?
I am sure the real Doug Brady, a dealer in Warrington , is not pleased!  
Stylus cleaners
Magic Eraser works for me - no fluids involved.        
Why do you listen to records?
In my experience if the digital playback system is very good it will match vinyl, high rez recordings usually sound better than the LP version. I had a v high end vinyl set up for over 10years, then started on the road of building computer/stream... 
Power cord upgrade for ATC 100A Active Speakers
Run Puritan Labs 156 conditioner that bests all previous attempts with conditioners   I use a Puritan with excellent results.  
Power cord upgrade for ATC 100A Active Speakers
Hi I had ATC active 100s with anniversary amp packs. The dedicated room had its own power supply. I used Kimber 8TC for power cables from the outlets. Did experiment with some fancy power cables made no difference.  
New Turntable Advice
Anyone have experience with DS Audio cartridge or the Supa Blackbird ?   I have a Technics 1200G with Supatrac arm and Hanna Blue cart. This combination produces the best vinyl reproduction I have had in my system. Previous TTs I have owned: Li... 
Should I upgrade from REL/510 subwoofer to REL/812 subwoofer?
I use two 510 subs with ML ESLs 11As in a space 16 x 14 which is linked to a much bigger room through double doors (kept open). Have them on springs sitting on sound absorbant floor panels, as the room has a  suspended wood floor, with large bass ... 
Streamer recommendation
Grimm MU1 or MU2 if you want the DAC built in. Streamed files from online service sound just as good as locally stored files on Hard drive.  
Looking for a more solid-feeling turntable (and maybe a new preamp)
Technics SL1200G, I compared with the RP10 and preferred the 1200. Have recently replaced magnesium stock tonearm with Supatrac blackbird arm.Sounds better than my previously owned Kuzma XL DC with 4pt arm. Superb tracking, solidity, clarity, tone... 
Hearing Aids
"Interesting discussion and much appreciated. I’ve used Signia hearing aids for almost two years now and while they do an excellent job where speech is concerned and an acceptable job with tinnitus, they just don’t work with music. They do have a ... 
SPEAKERS THAT SOUND ALIVE & DYNAMIC AT LOW LISTENING LEVELS
I am 74 and have hearing loss in the upper mids upwards. I have ML 11a speakers Audionet  AMP 1 V2 power amp. I have recently purchased a schiit Loki EQ unit to boost treble. It seems to liven up the sounnd, better separation and depth. I can list... 
Speaker cables with good timbre
Kimber *TC have worked well with various speakers for me.  
Seeking to Upgrade Subwoofer from SVS SB2000
I use 2 Rel 510s with my Martin Logan 11A Impressions. You might get some used nearer your budget? I have also had great success with diy subs.  
Streamer recommendations
MU2 is a lower price than the Bartok